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The medical procedure that can assess one’s risk for heart attack or stroke

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The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025

You might need this heart test after you turn 40

Too much calcium can narrow the arteries and reduce blood flow to the heart

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025

From sulphur to selenium, calcium to copper, here’s what your body’s made of – and why it matters

In my youth, I spent an unreasonable amount of time questioning why A-level chemistry was a prerequisite for medical school. Why was it as essential as biology? Why did I need to learn about electrons and entropy? The penny finally dropped when my rather brilliant teachers turned my attention towards…

The Conversation · Aug 27, 2025

‘Have you had more calcium recently?’: Woman gets a Ninja Creami. Then her doctor tells her she may have kidney stones

A woman’s trip to the doctor had her questioning her taste in desserts after being warned she may have kidney stones. In a TikTok, Madison Page (@maddygirl.101) shared the epiphany she had about her Ninja Creami hobby after her doctor asked her a question. 

The Mary Sue · Jun 24, 2025

Star-shaped brain cells may underpin the brain's massive memory storage

A new machine learning model shows that star-shaped brain cells may be responsible for the brain's memory capacity, and someday, it could inspire advances in AI and Alzheimer's research.

LiveScience · Jun 9, 2025

Physiotherapists reveal why it’s crucial to look after your bone health over 60

Age takes it toll on our bones - but there is a lot you can do to keep strong

The Independent UK · May 30, 2025

The food group that’s key to preventing muscle injuries in over-50s

This risk of injury is even greater after the age of 50, as the loss of muscle and bone mass is more pronounced

The Independent UK · May 30, 2025

All the foods that help prevent muscle injuries as you age

This risk of injury is even greater after the age of 50, as the loss of muscle and bone mass is more pronounced

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

How diet can help prevent muscle injuries in over-50s

More and more people over the age of 50 are taking up physical exercise. Medical associations resoundingly agree that this is a good thing. Physical exercise is not only key to disease prevention, it is also a recommended part of treatment for many illnesses.

The Conversation · May 28, 2025

Your herb garden will grow stronger and tastier if you add this kitchen ingredient to the soil, garden experts say

Give your kitchen herb garden a glow-up

Ideal Home · May 24, 2025