Are autoimmune diseases fatal? Normally, your immune system fights off disease and protects your body from infection. However, when you have an autoimmune disease, your immune system ...

High blood pressure is one of the leading preventable causes of death in the UK, making self-monitoring essential. Regular ...

Around one in three people in the UK currently suffer from high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. The British Heart Foundation reports that high blood pressure, frequently referred to as a ...

Around one in three people in the UK currently suffer from high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. The British Heart Foundation reports that high blood pressure, frequently referred to as a ...

Leg strength is important for a number of reasons. It helps keep chronic diseases at bay, improves balance, and reduces the ...

In The Physio Fix, a physiotherapist from the Singapore General Hospital shares practical exercises to improve mobility, and ease aches and pains.

Muscles make up nearly 40% of the human body and power every move we make, from a child's first steps to recovery after ...

If you’re constantly cold—even when everyone else feels fine—we asked a doctor to help you understand why and what to do next.

Urinary incontinence after pregnancy is common but manageable. A doctor explains the symptoms, causes, and practical tips to ...

Scientific evidence suggests that, for a small number of people, particular statins can trigger uncontrolled calcium leakage ...

A particular side effect that some people may experience when taking cholesterol-lowering medication, such as statins, has ...

Atorvastatin (Lipitor) and other statins may cause myalgia (muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness) in some people. Actual ...