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14/01/2016 - Health checks have prevented illness - study
The controversial British NHS Health Check programme has successfully prevented major cardiovascular incidents, according to research published today. More
12/01/2016 - New heart damage link to kidney function
Even the smallest reductions in kidney function could damage the heart, new UK research has found. More
08/01/2016 - Britons avoid family risk talks
The British public is reluctant to discuss details of illnesses with members of their families – even though it can point to key genetic risks, according to a survey published today. More
06/01/2016 - Hope for heart disease glucose treatment
Scientists are on their way to a treatment to help patients with cardiovascular disease linked to high glucose levels, it has been announced. More
16/12/2015 - Stroke risk from shingles episode
An episode of shingles can pose a short-term risk of stroke among people aged over 50, researchers warn today. More
15/12/2015 - Women not getting cardiac rehab - audit
Thousands of women are missing out on cardiac rehabilitation services in the UK, a report shows today. More
04/12/2015 - How cancer may affect heart
Studies that have linked cancer treatment to heart disease may overlook the impact of cancer itself on the heart, researchers warned last night. More
02/12/2015 - How controversy discourages statin users - study
Media controversy over the benefits of statins often leads to patients discontinuing treatment, according to a European study published today. More
01/12/2015 - Opt out donation begins in Wales
A radical change in transplant laws comes into force today - in Wales. More
17/11/2015 - Coffee link to reduced risk of premature mortality
Drinking three or four cups of coffee a day is linked to reduced risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease and neurological diseases, researchers claimed today. More
17/11/2015 - Risk illiteracy creating new diseases - claim
Being at "high risk" of disease has become an illness in its own right, it was claimed today. More
09/11/2015 - Should blood pressure reduction be more intense?
Intensive reduction of blood pressure in hypertensive patients can be achieved and helps reduce illness, according to the findings of a major global analysis. More
27/10/2015 - Cardiologist recruits superheroes to help families
A London cardiologist has been involved in preparing a superhero comic book - aimed at helping his patients. More
26/10/2015 - Blackouts and drownings linked to undiagnosed Long QT
Patients who report blackouts or near drownings should be checked for long QT syndrome <- a genetic heart condition>, a conference has heard. More
23/10/2015 - Metabolic syndrome "simplistic"
The idea of a metabolic syndrome that precedes diabetes may be unhelpful and "simplistic", British researchers say today following a major analysis of the evidence. More
19/10/2015 - Sniff and gasp to stop fainting, conference hears
A sniffing and gasping technique can help prevent fainting episodes, a major European heart conference has heard. More
15/10/2015 - Medicine labels to reveal salt content
Medicines across Europe are to be labelled with information about salt and sodium content, it has been revealed. More
13/10/2015 - Call to tackle cancer VTE risk
Venous thromboembolism is contributing to as many as 4,000 cancer deaths a year in England and Wales, according to report published today. More
23/09/2015 - Not all trans fats unsafe - study
Not all trans fats are dangerous to consume, it was claimed today. More
23/09/2015 - Coffee not linked to heart murmur
A new study has ruled out a link between drinking coffee and a raised risk of the heart beat disorder, atrial fibrillation. More
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