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Ian rushed his colleague to hospital himself after being told the wait time was over an hour

Expectant mothers who eat diets rich in fruit, vegetables, nuts, olive oil, whole grains and fish, reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia by 28 per cent, scientists find

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have read that heart attacks are more common around the holidays. Why does that happen? Is there anything I can do to lower my risk? I currently take blood pressure medication, and heart disease runs in my family.

Little Caleb will be spending Christmas at home on Sunday, surrounded by his family, almost a year after a heart transplant as mum Jenna Parrish looks back on the boy's first few uncertain months

Scientists claim plasters can boost repair of heart tissue without being rejected by child’s body

People with high blood pressure need to watch out, says study

Ambulance workers and paramedics are striking today, which has sparked warnings that people should not get "blind drunk". However, people should still call 999 if they are in a life-threatening condition.

The NHS has issued urgent advice for patients - call 999 in an emergency

Ambulance workers striking for 12 hours on Wednesday

Internal emails show Sir Jeffrey received a health trust letter rejecting the claims weeks before he publicly withdrew his remarks

The 59-year-old, from Sale, had felt poorly with chest pains and was driven to Wythenshawe Hospital by her daughter just after noon on Friday