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A heart transplant in her twenties saved Sanjana Kochhar’s life. Now a busy GP in her thirties, she shares how it has helped her as a doctor.

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We answer questions on heart bypass surgery, including how long it should take to recover and whether you're likely to have a scar.

Discover 10 stretches from exercise specialist Andrew Scard to help your joints and muscles move more easily, including hamstring, neck and shoulder stretches.

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Queen Mary, University of London | Professor Dr Steffen Petersen

Osteoporosis is a condition resulting in weak and brittle bones that are more likely to break. It is common in the elderly, affecting over 3 million people in the UK, according to the National Osteoporosis Society. Heart disease and osteopo...

We report on a study that links ibuprofen with heart failure. Should you be worried, or is the research limited?

A larger waist measurement can be linked to high cholesterol, blood pressure and an increased risk of heart disease. Find out how to measure yours.

Long waits for tests could lead to more deaths from undiagnosed heart conditions.

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University College London | Professor Christiana Ruhrberg

Heart and circulatory disease is one of the biggest killers in the UK. A common cause of death is from a heart attack or stroke, which occurs when a blood clot in an artery stops vital oxygen-carrying blood from flowing to the heart or brai...

Men who are prescribed phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors, such as Viagra, in the years following a heart attack have a substantially lower risk of dying or being hospitalised for heart failure.