He had no heartbeat for 70 minutes. CPR saved his life When David Mills of Vista, California, went into cardiac arrest on April 8, it took 70 minutes of CPR to restore his regular heartbeat. Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023
Heart disease digital check-ups for over 40s being rolled out People will be sent a home blood test kit and asked to complete an online questionnaire. The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023
Everyone over 40 in England to be sent new health test to take at home There will also be a questionnaire to complete Wales Online · Jun 29, 2023
Digital health checks for over-40s in fight against heart disease People will be sent a home blood test kit and asked to complete an online questionnaire. The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023
Digital NHS health check to be launched across England in spring Government initiative, which it is hoped will cover 1 million people in first four years, is aimed at saving lives and reducing pressure on NHS The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023
Vitamin D supplements may cut risk of heart attacks, trial suggests The largest study of its kind may prove a link between vitamin D levels and the risk of cardiovascular disease The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023
Hundreds of bikers turn up to help terminally ill girl fulfil one of her final wishes After her stepdad spread the word on social media, hundreds upon hundreds of bikers turned up to take Caitlin Shaw out for a ride on a trike from her hometown of Northwich, Cheshire all the way to Wales Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2023
Five things you need to know about 'silent killer' unknowingly affecting one in four people High blood pressure is becoming increasingly common across the UK - and with no obvious signs or symptoms, it could strike even though you don't realise you're at risk. Chronicle Live · Jun 28, 2023
The five key things to be aware of about 'silent killer' affecting one in four Brits A potentially life-threatening condition is becoming ever more common in Britain lately, and with little to no obvious symptoms, it could strike when you least expect it. Daily Record · Jun 28, 2023
Heart failure patients demand medical cards ahead of Leinster House meeting Representatives from the Irish Heart Foundation will meet at Leinster House today to discuss the difficulties facing heart patients Dublin Live · Jun 27, 2023
What is Kawasaki disease? Symptoms, treatments and when to seek help The disease can cause blood vessels around the heart to expand if not treated in time and could lead to heart complications The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023
Nicola Bulley's Fitbit still gave a heart rate output for eight days after she drowned Police believe the movement of water between Nicola's wrist and the device could have resulted in the Fitbit continuing to give data. Daily Record · Jun 26, 2023
Nicola Bulley's Fitbit reported a heart rate for more than a week after she died Nicola Bulley was wearing a Fitbit watch when she died. The device was still connected to her phone after she drowned and continued to give a heart rate output for eight days. Manchester Evening News · Jun 26, 2023
UK health outcomes a 'serious concern': report LONDON - The UK's performance on key health metrics is a "serious concern" and lags comparable countries, according to a report released to mark the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service (NHS). Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023 San Diego man miraculously survives cardiac arrest after 70 minutes of CPR Doctor says David Mills’s ‘chances of survival and having a favourable neurological outcome’ were ‘less than one per cent’
The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023 Data Point | The gender disparity in healthcare A look at the gender gap in multiple healthcare domains including clinical trials, research funding as well as testing and diagnosis.
Dynamite News · Jun 26, 2023 New study expands understanding of treatment-resistant hypertension Medication keeps hypertension--high blood pressure that can lead to stroke or heart attack--at bay for many patients. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2023 Britons’ earlier deaths linked to NHS underinvestment – study Major King’s Fund report finds Britons more likely to die of biggest killer diseases than in many other richer countries
The New Daily · Jun 25, 2023 Sitting in the sauna has some of the benefits of aerobic exercise Sitting in a sauna for 20 to 30 minutes, several times a week, can produce some of the same cardiovascular benefits as aerobic exercise.
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2023 All state secondary schools in England now have a defibrillator The rollout in primary and special schools is ‘well under way’ and due to be complete by the end of the summer term.
Belfast Live · Jun 24, 2023 Co Antrim man returns to gym to thank staff who saved his life after heart attack Tony Daly and his wife Joanne had been working out at the Valley Leisure Centre when he fell ill
Dynamite News · Jun 24, 2023 How carotene-rich diet is linked to decreased artery fat levels, find out Food items rich in the compound carotene could be really beneficial for health. Read further on Dynamite News:
Liverpool Echo · Jun 24, 2023 Thyroid disorder signs and symptoms that can go unnoticed for years Thyroid disorders are often described as "invisible illnesses"
Manchester Evening News · Jun 23, 2023 Supermarket trolley sensors that detect irregular heartbeat "could save lives" The British Heart Foundation estimates that at least 270,000 people have undiagnosed atrial fibrillation, which contributes to one in five strokes.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2023 Supermarket trolley sensors could help to identify risk of stroke, say scientists Study with 2,155 participants at Sainsbury’s stores leads to atrial fibrillation diagnosis for 39 people unaware they had condition