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A vital health check is bypassing the people most in need

Letter: Take the ‘midlife MOT’ to the people, especially those in deprived and ethnic-minority communities, who are more likely to develop heart disease, writes Dr Jahangir Alom

The Guardian - UK

Health: New type of blood test could identify children at risk of diabetes

Scientists have developed a novel blood test that uses lipids to identify children who are more susceptible to obesity-related problems, such as liver and heart disease. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Less than half of eligible people received NHS ‘midlife MOT’ since 2019, says watchdog

Health check, which looks for signs of illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes, is available to people over 40

The Guardian - UK

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Mouth-taping to treat sleep apnoea – here are the risks

An unhealthy diet and an indolent life are well known causes of heart disease and stroke. But sleep apnoea – where people temporarily stop breathing while asleep because their airway collapses – is also a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

The Conversation

Milk Intake May Increase Heart Disease Risk In Women; Yogurt Healthier Alternative: Says Study

Researchers have found that non-fermented milk intake could raise heart disease risk in women while switching to a fermented alternative like yogurt might reduce the risk.

Medical Daily

Fasting, eating earlier in the day or eating fewer meals – what works best for weight loss?

Globally, one in eight people are living with obesity. This is an issue because excess fat increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers.

The Conversation

Prolonged Sitting Accelerates Aging: Walk After Work May Not Fix It, Says Study

Researchers have found that even the recommended 20 minutes of daily moderate exercise may not be sufficient to reduce the heart disease risk and signs of aging linked to prolonged sedentary time.

Medical Daily

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Primary care involves more than GPs. A new review shows how patients can better access care

Australians today are more likely than previous generations to live with complex and chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and depression.

The Conversation

5 symptoms women over 40 should always take seriously

The loss of these hormones, which are a normal part of aging for women, can have a systemic impact on health, especially cardiovascular health.

Fortune

Adults with congenial heart disease can get insights into their quality of life

Adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) can now gain vital insights into their long-term quality of life according to data from the Congenital Heart Initiative (CHI). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Women Have A Uniquely Increased Risk for Heart Disease And Doctors Don’t Know The Mechanism

While sex influences the mechanisms behind how cardiovascular disease develops, gender plays a role in how healthcare providers recognize and manage it.

Inverse

Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease − in part because doctors don’t take major sex and gender differences into account

A simple difference in the genetic code – two X chromosomes versus one X chromosome and one Y chromosome – can lead to major differences in heart disease. It turns out that these genetic differences influence more than just sex organs and sex assigned at birth – they fundamentally alter…

The Conversation

We Were Wrong To Panic About Secondhand Smoke

A recent American Cancer Society study reports a negligible risk from passive smoking, shedding new light on the uproar over a 2003 paper.

Reason

Five things too much ultra-processed food does to your body

From skin to gut: Here’s why you should watch what you eat

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Medical Daily

COVID-19 Doubles Risk Of Heart Attacks, Strokes For Up To Three Years: Study

The cardiovascular risk is significantly higher for those hospitalized with severe COVID and individuals with a preexisting history of heart disease, the study revealed.

The Conversation

Ultra-processed foods: we have the technology to turn them from foe into friend

Ultra-processed foods are the latest nutritional villains, associated with several diseases of the modern world, from obesity to heart disease. However, many nutritionists question whether the term “ultra-processed” does any more than create confusion. It only considers the way food is produced, ignoring other important factors like calories and nutrients.

The Conversation

Buyer beware: Off-brand Ozempic, Zepbound and other weight loss products carry undisclosed risks for consumers

In just a few years, brand-name injectable drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have rocketed to fame as billion-dollar annual sellers for weight loss as well as to control blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.

The Guardian - UK

Baby boomers living longer but are in worse health than previous generations

Obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancer, heart disease and other diseases all affecting people at younger ages, say experts

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Why women are still being underdiagnosed with heart disease

Women in the UK continue to be underdiagnosed and under-treated for cardiovascular diseases, a recent statement from the British Cardiovascular Societies has concluded. While there are many reasons for this, part of the problem is that cardiovascular disease is still seen as a “man’s condition”.

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Dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs: Everything you need to know

Dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs is a common heart disease – our vet tells you everything you need to know about this serious condition.

Dynamite News

Study shows how new type of blood test identify kids at risk of diabetes

Scientists have developed a novel blood test that uses lipids to identify children who are more susceptible to obesity such as type 2 diabetes, liver, and heart disease? Read further on Dynamite News:

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Man Eats Over 700 Eggs In One Month To Prove It Doesn’t Increase “Bad” Cholesterol Levels

“I hypothesized that eating 720 eggs in one month, which alone amounts to 133,200 mg of cholesterol, would not increase my cholesterol.” The post Man Eats Over 700 Eggs In One Month To Prove It Doesn’t Increase “Bad” Cholesterol Levels first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Independent UK

Women are overmedicated, misdiagnosed and left untreated – there’s one reason why

A new report from the country’s leading cardiovascular experts is shining a light on how the healthcare system is failing women with heart disease. But the rot doesn’t stop there, writes Helen Coffey