Health News & Guides
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How Is an ECG Performed on a Woman? What to Expect
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the UK. Yet research part-funded by…
Read more → March 13, 2026Can High Cholesterol Make You Tired?
Persistent tiredness is one of the most common complaints that brings people to a GP. It is also…
Read more → March 13, 2026Can High Cholesterol Levels Make You Gain Weight?
It is a question that comes up regularly in GP consultations — and the answer is more nuanced…
Read more → March 13, 2026Does High Cholesterol Cause Headaches and Dizziness?
If you have been told your cholesterol is elevated and you have been experiencing headaches or dizziness, it…
Read more → March 12, 2026Is a Cholesterol Level of 5.7 High in the UK?
You have had a cholesterol test and your result has come back as 5.7 mmol/L. You know the…
Read more → March 12, 2026What Is a Good Cholesterol Level in the UK?
You have had a cholesterol blood test and you are looking at a set of numbers — total…
Read more → March 12, 2026What to Eat the Night Before a Cholesterol Test
You have a cholesterol blood test booked for tomorrow morning, and you are wondering whether what you eat…
Read more → March 12, 2026Will a Blood Test Show Ovarian Cancer?
Ovarian cancer is diagnosed in around 7,000 women in the UK every year — approximately 20 women every…
Read more → March 11, 2026Where to Get a Cholesterol Test in the UK
High cholesterol affects around 40% of adults in the UK, and the vast majority have no idea —…
Read more → March 11, 2026Foods to Eat and Avoid to Manage Your Cholesterol in the UK
If you have been told your cholesterol is elevated, or you want to manage it proactively, diet is…
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