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22 April 2026

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 the British Heart Foundation found that women are 50% more likely…

13 March 2026

Can High Cholesterol Make You Tired?

Persistent tiredness is one of the most common complaints that brings people to a GP. It is also one of the most difficult to attribute to a single cause,…

13 March 2026

Can High Cholesterol Levels Make You Gain Weight?

It is a question that comes up regularly in GP consultations — and the answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. High cholesterol and weight gain are…

13 March 2026

Does High Cholesterol Cause Headaches and Dizziness?

If you have been told your cholesterol is elevated and you have been experiencing headaches or dizziness, it is natural to wonder whether the two are…

12 March 2026

Is 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 headline target is 5.0, so you are wondering whether 5.7 is something…

12 March 2026

What 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 cholesterol, LDL, HDL, non-HDL, triglycerides — and trying to work out…

12 March 2026

What 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 tonight will affect the result. It is a practical…

12 March 2026

Will a Blood Test Show Ovarian Cancer?

Ovarian cancer is diagnosed in around 7,000 women in the UK every year — approximately 20 women every single day. It is the sixth most common cancer in women,…

11 March 2026

Where 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 — because it produces no symptoms. The only reliable way to know…

11 March 2026

Foods 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 the most powerful non-pharmacological tool available to you.…

11 March 2026

Does Mounjaro Show Up on a Blood Test?

Mounjaro — the brand name for tirzepatide — has become one of the most talked-about medications in the UK since NICE recommended it for weight management in…

11 March 2026

Will a Blood Test Show Appendicitis?

Appendicitis is the most common reason for emergency abdominal surgery in the world — and in the UK, appendectomies are among the most frequently performed…

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