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Spikes in blood pressure that would previously have been ignored could indicate that someone is at risk of a stroke and needs treatment, new research suggests.

If you’re pregnant, it can be worrying to find out you have developed diabetes.

Scientists have made a major leap in unravelling the genetic causes of seven common diseases, including diabetes, arthritis and high blood pressure, by completing the largest analysis of the human genome.

Having a baby may help you live longer, according to research reported in the Lancet this week.