High cholesterol is caused by a number of things, including an unhealthy lifestyle. Many develop high cholesterol from eating too much fatty food or a lack of exercise. Smoking, drinking and being ...

Another method for bringing down your cholesterol if it is high is to eat more fruits and vegetables. Dr Shah also recommends beans, broccoli and sweet potatoes as well as whole grains. She explained: ...

I have been diagnosed with vaginal atrophy which causes terrible intimate pain. I'm on various medications but my doctor says ...

Research suggests that certain blood types are at increased risk of getting early strokes, especially type A, due to genetic and clotting-related factors.

The All Blacks' win over France in Dunedin proved costly as Sevu Reece will miss the Test in Wellington while there are ...

Scientists have pioneered a new way to monitor sodium levels in the blood—without drawing a single drop. By combining terahertz radiation and optoacoustic detection, they created a non-invasive system ...

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A $500 annual blood testing membership promises to help consumers take their health into their own hands. Can it deliver?

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Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard has said veteran families "suffered the consequences" of the Nuked Blood Scandal, but ...

Two new studies have provided further insights into the complex links between head injury in elite rugby and potential ...