Last month, Hailey Bieber shared on social media that she had recovered after suffering a mini stroke in March. This week, the model posted a video on her YouTube channel describing her hospitalisation, and what her doctors say cause the mini stroke. OneWelbeck Heart Health’s Dr Iqbal Malik takes a closer look at strokes and their causes, both in young and older patients.

In the UK, as in other Western nations, large numbers of people have extremely high cholesterol levels. This is one of the main reasons for the very high levels of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular problems that we have in our society. The average cholesterol level in the UK is about 5mmol/l, compared with under 2mmol/l in societies in which westernised lifestyles are not the norm. In the UK, therefore, the average person has about two and a half times as much fat in his or her blood vessels. It is not surprising that our arteries get clogged up with fat.

In most instances, gallstones do not produce any symptoms. However, in some instances they can produce abdominal pain which can require treatment and intervention. Expert surgeon, Professor Hemant Kocher explains when gallstones become a problem and how they can be treated.

Insomnia isn't just about getting less sleep, which could be considered normal for some people. Instead, it's about the negative impact that this lack of sleep has on our daytime functioning. This is one of the harmful effects of insomnia.

Your gut is full of billions of different microbes and bacteria that keep your overall health in check. While the word may normally have a negative association in most people’s minds, the bacteria contained within your gut — known collectively as your gut’s microbiome — actually help maintain your health. In this guide, we are going to highlight exactly what your gut microbiome is, what it does for your body and why it is so important for sustaining your overall health and wellbeing.

Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Iqbal Malik, explains why a quarter of the population are now wearing heart rate wearables.

Professor Jonathan White is a Dermatologist here at OneWelbeck Skin Health & Allergy. He has a particular interest in inflammatory skin diseases and allergy. He worked for many years as a consultant at the St John's Institute of Dermatology in London and now is based for his academic work at the université libre de Bruxelles in Belgium. He is a member of the Medical and Scientific Committee of the World Health Organization for ICD-11 in Geneva.

Most people will have at least a few moles on their body, but what should you be looking out for when detecting a suspicious mole? And when should you consult a dermatologist?

The SGLT-2 Inhibitors have been around for a few years (Empagliflozin, Canagliflozin, Dapaglif lozin). The data on cardiovascular benefits are increasing, but as with all powerful drugs, they cant be used in all patients. They are useful in a type 2 Diabetic, with good renal function (eGFR>45 ml/min/kg), but evidence of cardiovascular disease, heart failure, and some albuminuria. Your cardiologist will need to carefully consider if it is worth while in your particular case. Caution is needed as they can cause low blood sugar, ketoacidosis (especially in Type 1 diabetics), dehydration, and genital infections. How do they work? They block the reabsorption of sugar in the kidney – you pass more sugar and water out. Written by Dr Iqbal Malik

Headaches are extremely common, affecting over half of the world’s population. Many people have suffered from mild tension-type headaches and can manage these themselves, but there are times when seeking professional help from a neurologist becomes important. This article explores the signs that indicate it's time to see a neurologist for your headaches and the potential treatment options available.