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Study discovers new target for therapy of pulmonary hypertension

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine's South Bend regional campus, working with colleagues at the University of Notre Dame, have discovered a new therapeutic target for pulmonary hypertension, a type of high blood pressure that affects the blood vessels in the lungs. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Who is Dr Victor Chang? Google Doodle honours pioneering surgeon

Gifted heart surgeon remembered for his significant contributions to cardiology

The Independent UK

Heart patients hit the gym to dispel exercise warning

Heart patients who were told to avoid all exercise growing up have hit the gym in a bid to see if ignoring old advice could boost their health.

AAP

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Man dies after waiting for hospital bed in ambulance

Queensland's health minister says a full clinical review is under way after a grandfather allegedly spent hours in an ambulance waiting for a hospital bed.

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When getting blood pressure taken at doctor’s office, how you sit matters

The researchers concluded that the difference in results was large enough to misclassify millions of people as having hypertension when it was actually in the normal range.

Chicago Sun-Times

Scientists reveal what you should have for breakfast to reduce heart attack risk

The study also found that replacing butter with olive oil could reduce the risk of heart disease

The Independent UK

Health boss backs hospital over fungal infection cases

Queensland's health chief says he would undergo a heart transplant at a Brisbane hospital after five patients suffered fungal infections at the facility.

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Genetic Testing Can Identify Patients With Family History Of High Cholesterol

New research has found that genetic screening can identify these patients and make them candidates for treatment.

Zenger

Study Finds Daily Aspirin Use May Prevent Bowel Cancer

Daily aspirin use may reduce risk of bowel cancer, new study reveals

Zenger

'Fit and healthy' postman, 46, died after London doctors failed to spot blood clot

Family pays tribute to 'kind' man who died following surgery at Queen's Hospital in Romford

Evening Standard

Got Hypertension? Study Says Taking 1 Teaspoon Less Salt Daily Is As Effective As Pressure Medications

The study suggests that by lowering salt intake, nearly everyone, including those on medications for hypertension, can reduce their blood pressure.

Medical Daily

For the first time, gene-editing provides hints for lowering cholesterol

Researchers report the first results from a study testing the revolutionary gene-editing technique known as CRISPR for cutting high cholesterol.

WEKU

At charity event in Bengaluru, Gavaskar raises awareness about congenital heart defects

Sunil Gavaskar, veteran cricketer & Chair of Heart to Heart Foundation, hosted charity dinner in Bengaluru to enable free pediatric heart surgeries. He said it was more fulfilling than his cricketing career & The Rotary Club of Bangalore auctioned his memorabilia to raise funds. He also expressed hope that Rohit…

The Hindu

Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds

A new large study finds that the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20% in certain patients

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First heart transplant through VA-Northwestern Medicine collaboration goes to Navy vet

Dwayne Patterson served aboard the USS Carl Vinson. His heart transplant was at Northwestern Medicine, which operates a clinic at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago to treat advanced heart failure.

The Guardian - UK

People never visited by loved ones more likely to die earlier, study finds

Those who do not see friends or family are 77% more likely to die of any cause – and even monthly visits can make big difference

The Independent UK

Lack of friend or family visits linked to increased death risk

Researchers said people should try visit friends and loved ones at least once a month.

The Independent UK

Any activity, however small, is better for health than sitting down, study finds

Moderate to vigorous exercise is the most beneficial for heart health, followed by light exercise, sleeping or standing.

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Flexible working can significantly improve heart health, study shows

US researchers suggest that better work-life balance particular beneficial for those over 45 or at higher risk

Zenger

Study Shows Flexible Work Hours Lower Heart Attack Risk By Up To 10 Years

Flexible working hours can reduce heart attack risk by up to 10 years, benefiting older employees and those with higher risk

Zenger

Virtual Meetings Leave Participants Bored And Sleepy, Study Finds

Aalto University research reveals lack of stimuli and cognitive cues in virtual meetings lead to drowsiness

The Guardian - UK

Scientists name eight measures that can slow ageing by up to six years

Measures including healthy sleep and regular exercise may slow pace of body’s biological ageing

The Independent UK

Eight health and lifestyle measures ‘can slow biological ageing by six years’

Those with high cardiovascular health were found to be about six years younger biologically compared with their chronological age.

The Guardian - UK

Should I worry about my salt intake?

Salt, AKA sodium chloride, has been used to preserve food and enhance flavours for thousands of years. Can it really be a health hazard?

Chicago Sun-Times

It’s time to fall back: What the return to standard time means for you and how to cope

Gaining an hour of sleep has its benefits, but many aren’t fans of the early sunset.

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