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Experts reveal the truth about walking for health and it’s not 10,000 steps a day

While many people believe they should aim for 10,000 steps per day, researchers have cast new light on the issue

The Independent UK · Sep 8

'Would have dropped dead': women's heart health lacking

Almost every hour in Australia a woman dies from heart disease, yet many are still "falling through the cracks of care" when it comes to cardiovascular health.

AAP · Sep 7

Heart patient well enough to start high school after ‘game-changer’ procedure

Experts said the procedure is a ‘significant step forward’ for children and young people.

Evening Standard · Sep 6

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Mindfulness May Lower Blood Pressure In Eight Weeks, But Regular Practice Appears Key To The Benefits

Mindfulness and other positive psychology programs may improve blood pressure and heart health within eight to 12 weeks.

Medical Daily · Sep 3

Higher Blood Levels of the Sweetener Xylitol Tracked with a 57 Percent Rise in Serious Heart Events

A study of 17,710 people found the highest blood xylitol levels tracked with 57 percent more major cardiovascular events over six years.

Medical Daily · Sep 2

NHS to offer free high-street cholesterol tests in England

Checks at pharmacies for people aged 40 to 84 are aimed at identifying those at risk of heart attack or stroke

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31

‘People should not feel guilty’: weekend lie-in may be good for you, experts say

Previous advice stressed risks of sleeping in but about 90 minutes extra could prevent high blood pressure

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30

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Statins can safely cut risk of heart attacks or strokes in healthy people aged over 70, world-first clinical trial shows

Australian-led trial finds low risk of side effects from common cholesterol-lowering medication for otherwise healthy older people

The Guardian - AU · Aug 29

Eli Lilly diabetes drug wins FDA approval to lower cardiovascular risks

Heart disease is is the leading cause of death for people with Type 2 diabetes

The Independent UK · Aug 28

New heart attack definition promises better care for women

Leading cardiovascular health groups reclassify overlooked causes and introduce sex-specific diagnostic thresholds

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28

Sweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks

High blood levels of xylitol associated with higher risk of major cardiovascular events, in largest study of its kind

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28

Teenage girl has dissolvable heart implant the size of 10p coin fitted in UK first

Lillie Yale received the device, known as Memosorb, to treat an atrial septal defect: a hole in the wall that divides the two upper chambers of the heart

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Teen girl has dissolvable heart implant fitted in UK first to chase rugby dream

Lillie Yale faced having a metal implant to fix the hole in her heart, which would have meant giving up her favourite sport.

Evening Standard · Aug 27

AI can detect heart disease in women using mammograms, study suggests

Experts say findings mean breast screenings for cancer could also flag cardiovascular problems in women

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27

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The Times of India · Aug 26

Biological parents reveal why they asked surrogate to terminate pregnancy after baby was diagnosed with serious heart condition, as surrogate refuses and seeks custody of critically ill newborn

Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed revealed in court why they asked surrogate McKenna West to terminate their pregnancy after their unborn baby was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. West refused and later sought custody of newborn Rumi, who remains critically ill after undergoing the Norwood procedure. A Dallas judge…

Medical Daily · Aug 26

A Compound Linked to Pomegranates Improved Heart Function by Up to 80% in Early Heart Failure Tests

A compound linked to pomegranates improved heart function by up to 80% in early tests, offering a new lead for heart failure research.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds

Researchers say benefits of two-dose Shingrix vaccine could be comparable to taking daily blood pressure medication

Woman & Home · Aug 25

Forget counting hours of sleep - this underrated fitness tracker feature helped me develop better rest habits

Looking at the heart rate variability (HRV) feature on your watch or smart ring can tell you more about the habits impacting recovery than most other metrics

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The Times of India · Aug 24

‘CTA intentionally prevented’: PTI alleges negligence over Imran Khan’s hospital visit

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Monday criticised what it called the “continued failure” of authorities at a state-run hospital, alleging that a CT Coronary Angiography (CTA) scheduled for Khan was not conducted despite cardiologists warning of potential cardiac complications.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

‘An amazing relief’: implant offers hope for those with refractory angina

Study finds device brings significant fall in chest pain in 75% of patients, but further trials and NHS approval are needed

International Business Times UK · Aug 22

Paramedic Tells Stroke Victim 'Jesus Isn't Coming to Help You' and Forces Her to Crawl Downstairs

A paramedic was struck off after a tribunal found her guilty of gross unprofessionalism and racial discrimination during an emergency call involving a stroke victim.

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Chinese stem cell therapy reverses heart failure in 90% of patients, landmark trial finds

Patients who received treatment performed better on a six-minute walking test

Evening Standard · Aug 19

Swinney launches heart and lung MOTs to prevent illness and support intervention

The scheme will see people take part in a range of health tests, including blood pressure and BMI measurements and more.

AAP · Aug 19

Heart disease injection edges industry closer to cure

Australian researchers believe they are on the cusp on a world-leading breakthrough that could reverse genetic heart disease.

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Baby at center of controversial surrogacy dispute undergoes first surgery for rare heart defect

The complex Norwood procedure performed this week is the first step in a multi-stage surgical process expected to stretch over the next several years

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