Heart Health
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Warning about private health MOTs
Commercial health "MOT" centres are often a waste of money – and may even be dangerous, experts warned yesterday. Read more
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Persistent inequality in Scottish heart disease deaths
Social deprivation is still linked to a higher risk of death from heart disease among young people in Scotland, according to new findings. Read more
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New role for IQ in heart disease rates
IQ may have a big effect on risk of developing heart disease, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Statin drugs affected by blood flow speed
The movement of blood through arteries may affect the action of the cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, say scientists. Read more
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How vegetables cut blood pressure
An amino acid found in vegetable proteins such as whole grain rice and beans could help to lower blood pressure, it was reported last night. Read more
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Women need sleep
Women may need sleep to maintain their health, according to new findings. Read more
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More should take cholesterol drugs – researchers
Supposedly healthy people should take cholesterol-lowering drugs – if they are at risk of heart disease, researchers report today. Read more
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No consensus on aneurysm screening
Two new studies have reached different conclusions on the cost-effectiveness of national aortic screening programmes. Read more
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Hidden heart condition plea
An undiagnosed genetic heart condition is putting thousands of lives at risk, an expert will warn today. Read more
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How music boosts the circulation
Doctors have suspected for a while that music can be good for the heart – now a detailed study has given new clues. Read more