All news on the topic: Heart disease

Medicines such as paracetamol and ibuprofen are effective at providing pain relief, but there are a number of side effects you should be aware of before taking them

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can lead to a life-threatening complication called pulmonary embolism, where the blood clot travels to the lungs and blocks a blood vessel. Here's the early-warning signs you should look out for

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Rats they have a reputation for bringing disease and the thought of any having a nest in the garden would make most homeowners shudder. Here's how to avoid them

Dr Michael Mosley says you can help yourself to live a longer, healthier life by what you choose to eat - as he aims to make it to 100. Two colours in particular could make a big difference

Cases of gonorrhoea, lymphogranuloma venereum, chlamydia and and congenital syphilis are all up. They can still lead to serious health complications if left untreated

Osteoporosis weakens bones, which makes them fragile and more likely to fracture. But a study has found that people who live in greener places have stronger bones

Heart attacks can be life-threatening and require immediate medical treatment. Here's what to look out for, including an unusual symptom affecting the jaw you probably didn't know about

The Co-operative Group came under fire last year after an investigation showed footage of what appeared to be malformed chickens at supplier farms

Researchers found that people whose physical activity levels fall short of recommended guidelines, but who manage to do some during their leisure time, are likely to have a lower risk of strokes

Magnesium is an essential nutrient that plays a role in many functions of the body, including protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control and blood pressure regulation

A new study has found that drinking just one can of fizzy pop a day can increase the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib) - a condition which causes the heart to beat irregularly

Research has shown that a 15-minute cold shower could slash 353 calories every day, as more than 25 percent of adults in England are reported to be living with obesity

With nearly 15% of Brits surviving on less than five hours of sleep every night, gardening expert Tiffany Dent has revealed how aloe vera could boost the quality of your shut-eye

Children born while the world was in the middle of the Covid pandemic, with most countries locked down, have an altered gut microbiome - meaning the system of good and bad bacteria in their gut to help aid digestion and eliminate harmful bacteria is slightly altered

Having a puffy face can be caused by all sorts of things - a poor night's sleep or a few too many glasses of wine are often the culprit. But experts now believe that the foods you eat could also be to blame.

The Volumetrics Diet helps you shift body fat by prioritising nutrient dense foods with a high water content - and you can even design your own meal plan around it

Breaking free from nicotine addiction is not easy - but once you stop smoking your body and mind will begin to heal quicker than you might think, says an expert

Heart failure is an extremely serious condition that can often be fatal, with more than 200,000 new diagnoses in the UK each year. But one of the main symptoms may only present itself as the day goes on

Experts have warned of the growing perception that cannabis is harmless, with Germany moving towards decriminalising it. But new research has found that it can cause serious conditions

Liquorice has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and continues to boost health. The plant it comes from, Glycyrrhiza glabra, is native to Western Asia, North Africa, and Southern Europe

Researchers used virtual reality to test the ability of 100 asymptomatic adults to determine and maintain a route from one place to another with compelling results

Biscuits, cakes and sweets should be treated like cigarettes, researchers have said, after a huge new study found a 'convincing' link between ultra-processed foods and multiple health problems

Ultra-processed food has been linked to more than 30 damaging and deadly health outcomes, including cancer, heart problems, type 2 diabetes and even depression and anxiety

Stacey Chetwyn, 39, was devastated to find out her cancer had returned. But further tragedy struck when her partner Stuart Ashby was also diagnosed with the disease