It’s nearly the start of a new year and many of us are planning our resolutions. One that I’ve been weighing up is whether to get a cholesterol test. My dad had a heart attack at a relatively young ...

There’s a good reason why high cholesterol is known as a “silent killer”. In most cases it has no symptoms but potentially fatal repercussions if left unchecked. And while some people are at risk due ...

The NHS outlines five crucial lifestyle modifications your GP will usually recommend before prescribing medication ...

A cardiologist urging people to 'know your numbers' has explained why it could be important to monitor your blood pressure, ...

A DOCTOR has revealed the five things everyone should know about their health – but that most don’t. Dr Luke Powles, ...

A pharmacist has issued an important warning for people taking statins. Urging them to exercise caution, the concern centres ...

They’re behind millions of deaths every year – but fatty build-ups in our arteries often slip by unseen. How can we spot them ...