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Insomnia can lead to heart issues − a psychologist recommends changes that can improve sleep

About 10% of Americans say they have chronic insomnia, and millions of others report poor sleep quality. Ongoing research has found that bad sleep could lead to numerous health problems, including heart disease.

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Australia’s growing heatwave threat is putting strain on people’s hearts, study warns

Nearly 50,000 years of healthy life are lost annually to cardiovascular disease caused by heat

The Independent UK

RFK Jr. and beauty influencers are raving about the health benefits of beef tallow. Here's what science says

Experts warn that the stuff is about 50% saturated fat, which raises the risk of high cholesterol and heart disease.

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Fewer deaths, new substances and evolving treatments in Philly’s opioid epidemic − 4 essential reads

In Philadelphia, fatal overdoses are the No. 3 cause of death after heart disease and cancer. That’s been the case each year since 2016, except in 2020 and 2021 when COVID-19 deaths outpaced overdose deaths. The vast majority of fatal overdoses in Philly involve the synthetic opioid fentanyl.

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Fresh fruit down, junk food up: our modelling suggests Australians’ diets will get worse by 2030

The age-old saying “you are what you eat” rings true – diet quality affects our health from the inside out. While a healthy diet can improve health and wellbeing, a poor diet increases the risk of chronic health conditions such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

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Takeaways from the Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa deaths investigation

Authorities say Gene Hackman spent his final years retired from acting, living with heart disease and Alzheimer’s

The Independent UK

Full timeline of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa’s deaths

Authorities have revealed that the actor died of heart disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their New Mexico home

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Gene Hackman died of heart disease one week after wife died of rare virus

Hackman and his wife were found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on February 26.

The Independent UK

Gene Hackman died of heart disease one week after wife succumbed to rare virus

Hackman and his wife were found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on February 26.

Evening Standard

Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa's cause of death revealed

Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease a week after his wife Betsy Arakawa died of a rare infectious disease at their home, a pathologist has said.

The National (Scotland)

Make this one dietary change to lower your risk of cancer and heart disease

Prioritizing healthy fats in your diet can have a dramatic effect on your overall health and mortality risk.

Fortune

Can Gynecological Issues Raise Risk Of Heart Diseases? Here're Two Conditions That Pose Greatest Danger

A recent study revealed that two common gynecological issues are linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Medical Daily

The sudden rise of meat snacks: why are they so beloved by gym bros?

Processed meat sticks increase the risks of high blood pressure, cancer and heart disease. So how did they become so popular with fitness enthusiasts and lifestyle gurus?

The Guardian - UK

Key to tackling rheumatic heart disease in Australia

More needs to be done to tackle rheumatic heart disease in Australia, but among the best prevention programs are those which are community-led, researchers say.

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Vaping could put users at risk of dementia, heart disease and organ failure, finds first study of its kind

Vaping may be worse for people’s long-term health than smoking, the author of a new study has claimed.

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Doctor Issues Urgent Warning: This Subtle Leg Symptom Could Signal Deadly Heart Disease

A growing body of evidence now suggests that a seemingly minor symptom, leg swelling, could signal a much more dangerous underlying condition.

The Independent UK

The big reason England is falling behind other European nations in life expectancy

Researchers are calling for urgent action to stop the trend

The Guardian - UK

Life expectancy growth stalls across Europe as England sees sharpest decline, say researchers

Poor diet, obesity and inactivity blamed on decline with Norway the only country seeing a rise

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The Independent UK

England lags behind European countries when it comes to life expectancy – study

Researchers looked at improvements in life expectancy across 20 countries.

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Australian women will soon be eligible for a menopause health check. Here’s what to expect

The federal government has recently pledged to create a new Medicare rebate for menopause health assessments. It’s due to be available from July 1.

The Guardian - AU

Weight loss drug Wegovy approved to treat heart disease in overweight and obese Australian patients

TGA approved new indication for semaglutide drug in December 2024, but allocation to PBS still to be decided

The Conversation

Seed oils are toxic, says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – but it’s not so simple

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to clear the final hurdles in his confirmation as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, and a host of health influencers have proclaimed that widely used cooking oils such as canola oil and soybean oil are toxic.

The Conversation

Are eggs good or bad for our health?

You might have heard that eating too many eggs will cause high cholesterol levels, leading to poor health.

The Conversation

To keep your cool in a heatwave, it may help to water your trees

Heatwaves are among the world’s deadliest weather hazards. Every year, vast numbers of people are killed by heat stress and it can worsen health problems such as diabetes, asthma and heart disease.

Fortune

The aspirin mistake: 29 million take it daily, not realizing costs outweigh benefits

Daily, low-dose aspirin is no longer recommended for the prevention of stroke and heart attack in older adults not at higher risk of heart disease.

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