Health & Beauty

Women have a 50% higher chance than men of receiving the wrong initial diagnosis following a heart attack, according to a new study part-funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

The research, carried out at the University of Leeds, using the UK national heart attack register MINAP2, found that overall, almost one-third (29.9%) of patients had an initial diagnosis which differed from their final diagnosis.

The two main types of heart attack are STEMI and NSTEMI. STEMI occurs when there’s a total blockage of the main artery that pumps oxygenated blood around the body....

Crealy Great Adventure Park founder Angela Wright has launched a new product in the competitive mouthwash and teeth whitening market.

After a family member had to have four teeth pulled at just age 4, Anglea was horrified. She knew his parents were diligent and made sure his teeth were being brushed and flossed regularly, but like many kids, it just wasn’t enough to prevent irreparable tooth decay.

She said: “Around the same time I was also researching teeth whitening solutions for myself, but as I aspire to live a predominantly organic lifestyle, I’m quite conscious of the...

The NHS is advising people not to get caught out by potential hot weather across the South West early next week. The Met Office predicts Monday to Wednesday may be dry, sunny and possibly hot across the South West. As part of its Cover Up, Mate campaign, NHS England South is advising the public to wear a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. NHS England South Medical Director Nigel Acheson said: “We all like to joke about the Great British Summer, but as July’s mini heatwave showed, just a few hours of unexpected hot sun can be really intense. “The dangers are all too clear, not only getting...

Public Health England (PHE) is reminding teenagers and young people to make sure they are vaccinated against measles after new cases were reported across England.

A significant number of cases, linked to music festivals and other large public events, have been reported since June. This follows an increase in measles over the year with 234 cases confirmed between January and June, compared with 54 for the same period last year. There have been 36 suspected measles cases reported in people who attended events in June and July.

Teenagers and young people who are unsure if they...