Heart Health
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People who recognise myocardial infarction symptoms ‘less likely to die in hospital’
Recognising and acting on myocardial infarction symptoms other than chest pain is linked to faster life-saving treatment, a conference is to hear. Read more
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New link for recreational drugs and cardiac risk
Widespread use of recreational drugs may be contributing to serious cardiovascular illnesses, doctors warn today. Read more
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How 4,000 steps a day boosts health
Taking just 4,000 steps a day may lower an individual’s risk of death and cardiovascular disease, researchers report today. Read more
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Brain-heart rhythms less coordinated with age
Changes in oxygen supply to neurons may have a role in the ageing of the brain, according to a new study. Read more
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Blood pressure risk even with small amounts of alcohol
The amount of alcohol an individual contributes to raising blood pressure – even if they do not have hypertension, according to a major analysis published today. Read more
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Polypills among treatments added to WHO list
Polypills are among drugs added to the World Health Organization’s essential medicines list, it has been announced. Read more
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Static exercise may benefit high blood pressure
New static fitness techniques may be the best kind of exercise to reduce blood pressure, according to a major analysis published today. Read more
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Heart disease prevention starts in childhood
Health services should step up efforts to reduce future heart disease risks in childhood by tackling factors such as obesity and inactivity, experts say today. Read more
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Heart cell atlas could herald new treatments
The most detailed and comprehensive human Heart Cell Atlas could help clinicians to develop new ways to improve heart treatments, researchers said last night. Read more
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Vitamin D supplements could reduce cardiovascular illness risk
Taking vitamin D supplements over the age of 60 could help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, an Australian clinical trial has suggested today. Read more