Doctor warns against ‘suddenly’ stopping statins – the ‘shock’ can be ‘life-threatening’

STATINS provide a buffer against heart disease by stymieing the production of cholesterol inside the liver. Most people need to stay on statins for life. According to Doctor Paula Oliveira of Loxa Beauty, “suddenly” stopping statins can have grave health consequences.

Outlander season 6: Claire Fraser struck with life-threatening illness as star drops clue

WARNING: This article contains potential spoilers from Outlander season 6 Claire (played by Caitriona Balfe) has been sexually assaulted in Outlander prior to her attack in season five but that doesn’t make it any less traumatic. She has also spent 20 years apart from the love of her life, Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan), endure a […]

E. coli warning – the vegetable you should AVOID after ‘life-threatening’ outbreak

E.coli symptoms include a high fever, diarrhoea, and having stomach cramps. The public have been warned to avoid eating romaine lettuce after an outbreak of the bacterial infection was reported in the US. These are the warning signs of the E.coli bacterial infection to look out for.

WARNING: Picking your nose can lead to the spread of a life-threatening health condition

Picking your nose may not seem like a big deal to many people, but scientific evidence has now suggested otherwise. Experts have said the act can actually be dangerous and have damaging consequences. According to new research published in the European Respiratory Journal, picking your nose could spread a dangerous bacteria that causes pneumonia. Pneumonia […]

Heart attack: How many nuts should you eat to avoid the life-threatening state?

Heart attacks occur when the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot. If you suspect a heart attack you should call 999 immediately as potential complications can be life-threatening. But a heart attack can be prevented from happening in the first place by making some easy lifestyle changes. […]

What is a stroke? Strokes are life-threatening – signs and symptoms you MUST look out for

A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition, regarded as a medical emergency. It occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, which injures the brain and can leave victims with long-term problems. The brain needs the oxygen and nutrients provided by blood to function properly. If the supply of […]

High blood pressure warning: Certain habits can lead to life-threatening complications

HIGH blood pressure is a serious condition which can result in serious health complications. It can often be prevented through some healthy lifestyle choices, but new research has revealed the current habits of the UK could lead to a high blood pressure epidemic.