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Covid-19: what it means if you have a heart condition

23 October 2025

A man looking at a positive Covid-19 test.

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Seed oils: why they're good for your heart

23 October 2025

A row of bottles of different types of seed oils.

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Can vagus nerve stimulation make it easier to exercise?

3 October 2025

A man on an exercise bike in a gym.

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Covid-19 vaccines: side effects, safety and how to book one

1 October 2025

Close up of vials with a label saying "Covid-19 vaccine".

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Do ultra-processed foods help or hinder weight loss?

15 September 2025

Man shopping for cereal in supermarket

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Cardiac rehabilitation: informative poster boosts uptake

11 July 2025

Seniors exercising in a cardiac rehabilitation class, being helped by a cardiac nurse.

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The carnivore diet: why it’s not good for your health

4 July 2025

Raw meat, salmon and chicken on a table.

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Mounjaro vs Wegovy: which is better for weight loss?

30 May 2025

A box containing a Mounjaro injection pen.

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Can statins lower dementia risk?

8 May 2025

statins pill packet

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Ultra-processed foods: how bad are they for your health?

24 March 2025

Photo of a batch of cookies being produced at a factory.

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Do weight-loss injections reduce or increase your health risks?

12 February 2025

Weight loss injection pens next to a tape measure.

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Is coffee in the morning good for you?

17 January 2025

A cup of coffee next to an alarm clock.

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Can sweet treats reduce the risk of a heart attack?

19 December 2024

Pastries covered in sugar on a counter in a bakery.

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How does Covid-19 affect your heart?

16 December 2024

A cut out shape of a heart on top of an ECG reading.

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Myocarditis and Covid-19 vaccines

16 December 2024

2 hands putting a plaster on someone else's arm.

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Long Covid: symptoms, tests and treatment

16 December 2024

A disposable face mask with "Long Covid" written on it.

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Is cow’s milk healthy, or bad for your heart?

2 December 2024

A jug of milk being poured over cereal.

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Does extra fat around your belly raise the risk of dementia?

14 November 2024

A woman standing in front of a mirror holding the fat around her belly.

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Heart attacks in women: delays, missed diagnoses and under-treatment

5 November 2024

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Are your blood pressure readings wrong?

24 October 2024

A blood pressure monitor and a notepad and pen on a table.

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Do cruciferous vegetables lower blood pressure?

14 October 2024

A wooden box containing broccoli, cauliflower and kale.

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Are weekend lie-ins good for your heart?

17 September 2024

A man in bed in the morning reaches for his alarm clock.

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Are anti-inflammatory drugs like naproxen bad for your heart?

14 August 2024

A close-up of a pile of packets of blue pills.

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Is tea good for you?

29 July 2024

A cup of tea on a table with milk being poured in.

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