Heart Health
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Heart disease figures reflect alcohol problem
The battle against heart disease in the UK is still far from won, a leading charity warned yesterday. Read more
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Banana boost for blood pressure
Eating bananas and other fruit high in potassium could play a key part in reducing blood pressure, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Fainting causes in-flight emergencies
Fainting and stomach problems are the most common medical emergencies on commercial flights, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Gene testing for warfarin not always advisable
Genetic testing of all patients about to start on the blood thinner warfarin is not cost-effective, say researchers. Read more
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Micro-motors will ‘swim’ through bloodstream
Australian researchers are putting the final design touches to micro-motors small enough to swim in the human bloodstream. Read more
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Heart gene affects one per cent
As many as one per cent of the world’s population carry a newly-discovered heart disease gene, it was announced last night. Read more
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Spanish diet may offer healthy weight loss
A Spanish attempt to create a Mediterranean version of the Atkins’ diet has passed its first hurdle, researchers have reported. Read more
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Heart risk check for elderly should be updated
Authors of a new study suggest that the system for assessing heart disease risk in older people should be replaced. Read more
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Should new-borns be screened for heart conditions?
New-born babies could undergo routine screening for life-threatening congenital heart disease, doctors claimed today. Read more
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Heart benefit of fish oil remains unclear
Fish oil is widely thought to boost the health of the heart – but a new study questions this. Read more