London Medical Laboratory

Almost four years after it was first reported, the likely cause of long Covid has been identified. Pinpointing the cause of the debilitating condition could now lead to new treatments.

The number of Brits living to be 100 or more shows no sign of slowing. New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that, compared to the previous year, 2022 saw an increase of 3.7% in the number of centenarians in England and Wales.

This Christmas proved 'less lethal than average', says a leading blood testing expert.

Recent research has revealed that Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) – considered "bad" cholesterol because it contributes to cholesterol build-up and blockage in the arteries – spikes by 20% in the days after Christmas.

Every Christmas, there are numerous warnings in the press and on social media about the dangers of consuming too much food and alcohol.

It's frustrating trying to buy presents for a loved one who always says they have everything they need. However, there is a new gift idea trending this Christmas that could be a lot more valuable than socks, bath sets, perfumed candles or aftershave.

This Christmas, you can eat turkey, Brussels sprouts and roast potatoes without worrying about your cholesterol levels, says a leading blood testing expert.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed a British person has contracted a new strain of so-called 'swine flu' – influenza A (H1N2)v.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas but, as we set about organising food, presents and parties, we should also be planning how to survive the season, says a leading health testing expert.

There's bad news for those of us planning to eat lots of treats over Christmas. High cholesterol levels in middle age can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia in our later years by up to 40%.