“Hypertension affects one in three adults globally, and yet only one in five people are actually controlled for their blood pressure. We’ve actually estimated at the WHO that we can …
Very often we are advised not to worry about a marginal rise in blood pressure. For example, 140/90, which is a common reading of blood pressure these days, is assumed …
Having high cholesterol means you have too much of a fatty substance known as cholesterol in your blood. If left untreated this can become dangerous as it can raise your …
The liver is one of our vital organs that performs hundreds of important functions for the body. These include converting food into energy and removing toxins from the blood. Therefore, …
Cancer is a deadly disease that occurs when abnormal cells divide and spread. It can go on to damage nearby tissues and organs. There are more than 200 types of …
February the 14th might make your heart skip a beat, but NHS bosses are using it as an excuse to urge people to check their heart health. A Sunderland-based GP …