I recently had a family member ask for a bit of advice about cholesterol and I thought to myself that I would have a look at the current evidence for cholesterol-lowering advice and see if there is any new research or developments in this area. Cholesterol is a lipid produced by the liver and has...

On 30th January this year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) published a guideline on the use of low sodium salt substitutes (LSSS). In its summary, it recommends that governments consider promoting the use of LSSS to help dietary salt reduction and reduce the risk of hypertension and...

As it is soon to be Valentine’s Day, I thought I would delve into the world of chocolate and see what evidence there is for some of the health benefits that have been claimed in the recent past.As a bit of background, chocolate is made from Theobroma Cacao beans grown in tropical zones around the...

Misophonia is a condition where certain sounds provoke strong emotional and physical reactions, such as anxiety, anger, or disgust. Here I aim to unpick the factors that interlink misophonia with eating disorders.The condition often emerges in childhood or adolescence and is believed to involve...

It's January now, 2025. How did that happen? It's the time of year when we make our New Year’s resolutions. I'm not a fan of making New Year’s resolutions, as I don't see the point, probably because, like many people, I've made resolutions before and haven't kept them! As a healthcare...