Heart disease and strokes are the world’s leading cause of death. World Heart Day aims to put cardiovascular health on the world agenda.

Help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support by holding or attending a coffee morning this Friday.

September is World Alzheimers Month. Find out about travelling with Alzheimers and travel insurance cover for the condition.

Know your numbers week aims to increase awareness of health problems associated with high blood pressure. Free checks around the country.

Want to be invisible to mosquitos? It might not be as farfetched as you think - and if they don’t know we’re there they won’t bite us!

Death of tourist prompts calls for cruise ships to be banned from Venice. Cruise ships could have to dock at nearby Porto Marghera