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‘Game-changer’ drugs that tackle a previously untreatable type of bad cholesterol could arrive by next year

Many of us are trying to get more protein, but the timing of when you consume it can get overlooked

While people in the south and east of England will bake over the next few days, those in the north and west face bands of rain - and it's all down to a stubborn area of high pressure

A common treatment for mental health problems may have been fundamentally misunderstood, and could find a new use in preventing dementia

Slimming pills that cause 14 per cent weight loss are about to be approved in the UK

We don't yet understand what causes the pain of angina, but a world-first study is shedding more light

You might think of iron deficiency or diabetes as reasons for persistent fatigue, but a lack of two vitamins could be the real cause

Offering cholesterol-reducing drugs earlier in life could cut even more heart attacks and strokes, new research suggests

Tap water tastes different from region to region, but that doesn't mean it is unsafe to drink

You don't need to cancel exercise plans in a heat wave, say the experts just – adapt your routine, and watch out for potential symptoms of heat exhaustion

Doctors are ringing the alarm over the trend for people without any medical symptoms to have 'preventative' MRI scans of their whole body

Vitamin D isn’t just for strong bones – it also helps regulate your immune system and prevent infections

From cycle syncing to supersets: here’s how women should approach resistance training a little differently

Most people have heard of cutting down on salt to keep blood pressure down, but here are some lifestyle changes that have gone under the radar

Low levels of mould toxins have been found in veggie burgers and sausages. There could be medical implications from consuming too many of them

Syphilis is on the rise, with straight women experiencing the highest increase in cases

People who eat egg whites and avoid the yolk are making a big mistake, say food experts

Three people on a cruise ship have died and a British man is in intensive care amid an outbreak of the deadly virus – with person-to-person transmission suspected

People might think excess alcohol is the key threat to the liver, but being overweight can also take its toll