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Why does night shift increase the risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease? Here's what we know so far

Shift work means businesses and organisations can be productive for 24-hours a day. It was initially adopted to protect camps or cities against predators, enemies or disasters.

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People with a strong life-purpose live longer

Yet another study has found that people with a strong purpose in life have less heart disease and are much less likely to die early.

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Why maternal deaths in the UK are rising

In high-income countries such as Denmark and the Netherlands, pregnancy is comparatively safe. But maternal deaths still happen and in places like the UK are increasing. Understanding why is important, not only for the family a woman leaves behind but for the services who provided her care and society more…

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Tom Meade obituary

Epidemiologist whose research into the role of blood in heart disease paved the way for new targeted treatments

The Guardian - UK

Leeds mum 'cried for days' as 'warrior' baby boy had heart operation at three months

Stacey was left unable to hold her new son weeks after he was born when he was diagnosed with heart disease

Leeds Live

Poorer eyesight as you get older 'could be an early warning sign of heart disease'

The study's findings provide hope opticians on our high streets could screen for the disease and ultimately prevent cardiac arrests among those affected by the eye condition

Daily Mirror

Health: Blinding Eye Disease Is Linked With Heart Disease And Stroke, Suggests Research

According to a recent study from the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, patients with a particular type of age-related macular degeneration (shoppingmode AMD), the main cause of blindness in the United States. Read on for details:

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GPs to prescribe fruit and veg vouchers to beat health problems

Initiative comes from a local authority whose area's life expectancy is falling, with heart disease and diabetes on the rise

Wales Online

The Standard View: Londoners need clean air now, not in 2040

Toxic air was once a silent killer. No longer. We have known for some time that long-term exposure to human-made pollution — from transport, industry and heating — is linked to strokes, heart disease and lung cancer. The annual mortality rate is roughly 30,000 a year.

Evening Standard

Genetic tests could identify people at risk of heart disease, NHS study finds

World-first pilot in England helps identify those who could be offered statins, who would otherwise be ‘invisible’ to NHS

The Guardian - UK

Ultra-processed food linked to heart disease, cancer and early death, study warns

Certain foods are far from healthy, mostly because of added ingredients such as flavouring, additives and even bulking agents. They may be delicious to eat, but unfortunately they may be the cause of an early death

Daily Mirror

Statins vs. supplements: New study finds one is 'vastly superior' to cut cholesterol

Millions of people are prescribed statins to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease, but many would rather take supplements instead. A new study shows statins are much more effective.

WEKU

Extra 30,000 ‘needless’ heart disease deaths since start of Covid pandemic

Analysis by charity finds ambulance delays and treatment backlog leading to ‘avoidable’ heart fatalities

Evening Standard

Heart disease deaths up by 30,000 in England since start of Covid pandemic, charity warns

British Heart Foundation says its due to ambulance delays, difficulties in accessing care and rising waiting lists

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Raw vegan diet may be a risk to your health – here’s why

Vegan diets have become increasingly popular over the years, especially among people looking to improve their health. Indeed, a growing body of evidence shows that plant-based diets (including vegan diets) can have many benefits for health, and have been linked to lower heart disease risk alongside decreased body weight and…

Wales Online

Marital stress slows recovery from heart attack, new study shows

Heart and circulatory diseases cause a quarter of all deaths in the UK

The Guardian - US

PFAS left dangerous blood compounds in nearly all US study participants

The toxic ‘forever chemicals’ can stay in human blood for years, and are linked to cancers, kidney damage and heart disease

Wales Online

'Anxious' Navy Officer's death during 'feared' physical test 'could have been avoided' rules coroner

APO Fleming had a 'significantly enlarged' heart and was suffering from 'severe' ischemic heart disease when he died. A paperwork issue led to 'insufficient' scrutiny of his medical circumstances.

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The Independent UK

Brisk daily seven-minute walk instead of leisurely stroll ‘cuts risk of heart disease’

Doing just two brisk walks for an hour and 15 minutes a week or one run for the same amount of time a week is enough to keep the condition at bay

The Independent UK

People who walk faster are reaping health benefits, experts find

Long-accepted forms of exercise may have no benefit in preventing heart disease, experts say

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Are butter boards bad for you?

Here’s what you may want to consider before whipping up a butter board of your own

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Are butter boards bad for you? An expert view on the latest food trend

In an unexpected twist, butter seems to be back on the menu. After years of being a maligned ingredient that many people shied away from, butter has now become the latest food trend on social media, thanks to the recent popularity of “butter boards”.

Liverpool Echo

Prisoner found dead in cell during robbery trial next to 'modified vape'

Anthony Peloe was found to have taken psychoactive substances such as Spice which may have triggered a cardiac arrest

Daily Mirror

Men who go bald could have increased risk of heart disease, experts warn

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death globally, with many taking precautions with their diet and lifestyle to help lower their risk. But there are other factors out of people’s hands when it comes to an increased risk - including their hairline

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How unhealthy is red meat? And how beneficial is it to eat vegetables? A new rating system could help you cut through the health guidelines

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

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