Every so often, a health “tip” pops up on social media that makes me question whether the internet is secretly trolling us. My latest peeve? The sudden resurgence of something called “cough CPR”. A fr

New analysis from the British Heart Foundation shows that heart disease is on the rise amongst working-age adults in the UK, with over 400 under-65s now dying every week. It’s the first sustained incr

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At 62, Maggie Cotter is fitter, stronger and more determined than ever. But behind her medal-winning swims lies a story of survival – twice over. “Organ donation has given me my life back, not once bu

When Trudi Murphy collapsed and stopped breathing, her son’s quick thinking saved her life. And then the hero saved her for a second time…

On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day last year, while most of us were celebrating with loved ones, 11 people in the UK gave another family the ultimate gift by donating their organs. These donors enable