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Same lifestyle changes proven effective for reducing heart disease risk can also help reduce cognitive decline

Rory Fletcher, aged six months, has been in hospital since she was born as her health condition prevents her heart from pumping blood properly.

A French doctor accused of intentionally poisoning 30 child and adult patients, 12 of whom died, was "above suspicion" at the start of a probe in 2017, an investigator said on Thursday.

This one measure may be as effective as lifestyle changes or some medications for safeguarding your heart health.

Larger trials will now assess whether the technology can be rolled out nationally after a successful countryside study had ‘very promising’ results

A French doctor who goes on trial Monday accused of intentionally poisoning 30 patients, 12 of whom died, sounded defiant in a radio interview before the hearings opened, saying he was not responsible for the "distress" of his alleged victims and their families.

Letter: For people with lower levels of the enzyme required to metabolise clopidogrel, aspirin remains the better option – a personalised approach is required, write Dr Ronnie Ramlogan, Dr Dimitri Gagliardi, Dr Luigi Venetucci, Dr Abisope Akintola, Dr Cinzia Dello Russo and Prof Sir Munir Pirmohamed

Seven-year-olds who have higher blood pressure are more likely to die from the condition by their mid-50s, researchers said

Five areas of focus at world’s largest heart conference said to mark ‘turning point’ in cardiology and patient care