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Family of tragic Doune teen who died of rare heart condition praised for fundraising efforts

The family of a Doune teenager who tragically died of a rare heart condition have been praised at Scottish Parliament for their awareness raising and fundraising efforts. Callum Ferrier, described as fit and “sports-mad”, was aged just 16 when his d

Daily Record

Thousands at risk of heart attacks due to Covid disruption, experts warn

Patients in England, Scotland and Wales missed out on starting blood pressure-lowering drugs, British Heart Foundation says

The Guardian - UK

500,000 people ‘missed starting on blood pressure-lowering drugs during Covid’

Researchers warned that additional heart attacks and strokes will put pressure on a healthcare system already under extreme strain.

The Independent UK

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Almost 2,000 people waited three and half hours for 'emergency' ambulance response in the North East last month

Politicians have called for more to be done to tackle ambulance delays as figures show 1,911 people in the North East waited more than three hours and 40 minutes for an emergency response.

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Study Reveals Reducing Calories May Be More Effective Than Intermittent Fasting For Weight Loss

The number and quantity of meals were more important predictors of weight gain or reduction than the interval between meals. Read on for details:

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Study: Non-infectious diseases cause early death in Pakistan

A British-based medical journal says Pakistan has made progress over infectious diseases but now struggles against cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancer as causes of early deaths

The Independent UK

With demand soaring for heart transplants, Florida hospitals ramp up

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- With heart disease the No. 1 killer in the United States, heart transplants hit record highs in 2022.

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Ollie Grant tributes after death of Co Down child who inspired organ donation conversation

"Our hearts are shattered but we hope his legacy lives on"

Belfast Live

Intermittent fasting linked to greater risk of dying from heart disease

‘Study important for the large segment of American adults who eat fewer than three meals each day’

The Independent UK

People of State Pension age with angina may be due up to £369 extra each month from DWP

More than 1.4 million older people are receiving Attendance Allowance payments of either £61.85 or £92.40 each week.

Daily Record

Heart Patients Can Reduce Anxiety, Depression Through Talking Therapies: Study

The findings of a new study have revealed that group therapy relieves psychological distress, improves the quality of life and results in fewer readmissions for heart problems. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

Families distraught as hospital repeatedly cancels children's vital heart surgeries

The only one of its kind in the South West, the unit has previously saved the lives of young patients from as far away as Swansea

Wales Online

Families 'in tears' after Bristol children's hospital heart surgery cancellations

The hospital trust has apologised for the distress caused

Bristol Post

Heart attacks are less recognizable in women; here’s what you should know

While heart attacks don’t discriminate based on gender, women are more likely to die from a heart attack than men. Studies suggest that’s because women are less able to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack.

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A surge in severe strep A infections has prompted health warnings. Here's what we know

Australian health authorities are raising awareness of the potentially deadly invasive strep A disease. So what is the illness, why is the invasive version so serious, and what could be behind the rise?

Manchester Evening News

Mum claims Apple Watch saved her life after heart 'flatlined for 19 seconds'

Elaine Thompson was diagnosed an atrioventricular block, she claims her Apple Watch was the first to alert her

Daily Mirror

Mum's Apple Watch 'saved life' after sending alarming notification about her sleep

Elaine Thompson has praised her Apple Watch for detecting an unknown heart condition after being given a heart monitor which detected that she flatlined for 19 seconds in her sleep

The Independent UK

‘Otherwise I’d be dead’: Woman claims Apple Watch saved her life

Elaine Thompson, from Gateshead, was rushed to hospital where she was diagnosed with a heart block

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Wales Online

Apple Watch saved woman's life when it found heart condition hospital missed

The watch explained why Elaine was collapsing, and showed she had flatlined in her sleep for 19 seconds

The Independent UK

Skipping breakfast linked to greater risk of dying from heart disease, study finds

‘Study important for the large segment of American adults who eat fewer than three meals each day’

Liverpool Echo

Dad tucked his daughter into bed and 'hours later she was gone'

"It feels like yesterday that she would come and climb on my knee, yet it feels like a lifetime ago"

Daily Record

Dad devastated after daughter die just hours after he tucked her into bed

David Hutton says he "knew something was wrong" when putting his six-year-old, Isla, to sleep.

The Canberra Times

What is a normal heart rate?

A normal heart rate is considered anything from 60 to 100 beats per minute.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow primary teacher speechless after finding 'do not resuscitate' on medical records

Fiona McVey, a primary school teacher from Clydebank, is demanding to know if health authorities have marked files with 'do not resuscitate' to comabt NHS crisis

Edinburgh Live

Superfit teacher horrified to learn 'Do Not Resuscitate' marked on medical records

Teacher Fiona, 44, was furious after a paramedic in ambulance told her that her file advised against CPR if she suffered a cardiac arrest.

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