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University of Glasgow | Professor Sandosh Padmanabhan

Too much dietary salt is widely recognised as a risk factor for high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. However, salt’s constituent chloride (Cl) is commonly over-looked. Chloride is an ion found in the body, which makes up around 0...

A new study suggests that people with Type 2 diabetes may have worse cognitive function three to six months after a stroke than those with normal fasting blood sugar levels.

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University of Nottingham | Professor Philip Bath

A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, causing brain cells to become damaged or die. In a mini stroke, also known as a transient ischaemic attack (TIA), the disruption in blood flow is only temporary and peo...

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A question about the stroke risk associated with migraine with aura is answered by our medical expert.

Senior Dietitian Tracy Parker says most people need to eat more fibre from whole foods like fruit and vegetables, and warns against powders and supplements and extreme fibremaxxing.