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Warning over 'organised crime gimmick' drug on streets

Australian police have seized more "pink cocaine" than ever before in 2024 as they warn users about taking the potentially fatal substance.

AAP

'My sister's heart stopped after being electrocuted taking photo in St James's Park'

Anastasija Grigorjeva is taking legal action against Royal Parks after she says she was electrocuted and left with brain damage

Evening Standard

‘I was forced to wait eight months’ for life saving heart surgery - my surgeon said ‘we failed you’

Doctors told Dorothea Went after an eight month wait ‘we’ve failed you; we shouldn’t have left you this long’

The Independent UK

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National probe into deaths of NHS heart patients as scale of cardiology crisis revealed

Special report: As delays in NHS cardiology services soar, experts and doctors warn patients are dying and coming to harm as they’re left languishing waiting for specialist care, writes Rebecca Thomas

The Independent UK

Not All Sweets Do Harm: Here's How Different Sugar Sources Affect Cardiovascular Health

A recent study found that while fizzy drinks significantly raise your risk of stroke, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation, occasional sweet treats may not do much harm.

Medical Daily

Heart attack patients told to take themselves to hospitals due to ‘significant pressures’ on ambulance service

Leaked memo reveals that, in the West Midlands, category three and four patients will be asked if they can make their own way to an emergency department

The Independent UK

How to improve gut health: 7 tips from the experts

Our experts reveal how to improve gut health – from eating fermented foods to reducing your alcohol intake

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Man who almost died after tooth extraction calls for changes to medical guidance

Greg Hutton, 62, wants to see changes to Nice guidance after surviving two bouts of endocarditis, a serious and often fatal heart infection.

Evening Standard

The small thing women can do to cut the risks of heart attacks and strokes

Thousands of people reported doing no regular exercise

The Independent UK

Four minutes of daily exertion can halve heart attack risk in women, finds study

Bursts of intense movement such as climbing stairs can make big difference to health, finds UK Biobank research

The Guardian - UK

Everyday bursts of intense activity may slash heart risks for women, study finds

Some 22,368 people reported doing no regular exercise or going for a walk once a week.

The Independent UK

After my heart operation, I rode this smart bike to reclaim my fitness in a safe, controlled home environment - it's now 20% off for Cyber Monday

Tech editor Simon Fellows regained his fitness on a Zwift Ride smart bike post-heart op. He thoroughly recommends it for working on your fitness at home

Cycling Weekly

Your Menopause Treatment Tablets Could Affect Heart Health: Here's What Study Says

Researchers have found that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tablets containing both estrogen and progestogen may increase the risk of heart disease and blood clots in menopausal women.

Medical Daily

Going To Bed At Different Times? Researchers Link It To Higher Risk Of Heart Attacks, Strokes

The study found that individuals with irregular sleep patterns had a 26% higher risk of experiencing a major cardiovascular event compared to those with a regular sleep-wake cycle, while those with moderately irregular sleep patterns were 8% more likely to face the same risk.

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Women don't receive same level of care as men after heart attack, study shows

WOMEN do not receive the same care as men following a heart attack, leading to “stark” consequences, according to new research...

The Independent UK

New study reveals health risks of not having a regular bedtime

People were followed for eight years for the study

The Guardian - UK

Irregular sleep pattern raises risk of stroke and heart attack, study finds

Variations in time a person goes to sleep and wakes up ‘strongly associated’ with higher risk of negative impacts

The Guardian - UK

Weight-loss drugs can improve kidney health, study finds

Analysis involving more than 85,000 people showed risk of worsening function was reduced by 22%

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Medical Daily

Standing At Work Can Affect Blood Pressure: Study Finds

A recent study warns that staying on your feet too long without breaks could negatively affect blood pressure.

The Independent UK

Tarzan star Ron Ely’s cause of death released

The star of 1960s ‘Tarzan’ series reportedly died from end-stage heart disease

The Guardian - AU

Learning CPR on manikins without breasts puts women’s lives at risk, study finds

Analysis of training models on global market found all had flat torsos with just one having a breast overlay

AAP

Plea to end the nation's kidney dialysis dependence

Kidney disease advocates are calling for earlier treatment, increased research and more organ transplants to end Australia's dependence on outdated dialysis.

Woman & Home

'For two years I didn’t sleep well' - Oprah Winfrey speaks candidly about her perimenopause symptoms

Oprah Winfrey is the latest celebrity to share how perimenopause affected her physical health, and it's opening up conversations about this challenging time of life.

The Guardian - UK

A vital health check is bypassing the people most in need

Letter: Take the ‘midlife MOT’ to the people, especially those in deprived and ethnic-minority communities, who are more likely to develop heart disease, writes Dr Jahangir Alom

The Independent UK

Working Well: The simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and anxiety

Deep breathing can be a simple and effective way to reduce stress

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