All news on the topic: Heart disease

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'People say we're playing God changing our child's genetics - but it saved her'
Nicola Kelleher's partner Bradley Benjamin has a hereditary kidney disease which has seen him suffer on dialysis for years - and they didn't want the same outcome for their child
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Older holidaymakers face 'prohibitive' travel insurance costs
Routine change in blood pressure medication led to demand for extra payment and accusation of price-gouging
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The 'silent’ symptom of dangerously high cholesterol that shows on your toes
A symptom of cholesterol to look out for can show on people's feet, with brittle or slow growing toenails a silent symptom to look out for of the health complication
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'Silent killer' risk could be lowered by adding five common foods to your diet
High blood pressure can contribute to a number of serious and potentially fatal problems like heart attacks and strokes - but changing your diet and including a number of foods can be a great way to help lower
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Brit dad, 73, drowns on Turkey family holiday minutes after walking along beach
Philip Terrence Jarvis, 73, was on a trip to Antalya, when his family became worried about his whereabouts when he didn't return following a walk and swim at the beach
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You can use handy NHS health calculator to find out how old your heart is
Brits can simply find out how old is their heart compared to their real age by completing an online NHS test that asks a number of questions about the person's health
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Woman, 22, dies in her sleep after silent killer illness went unnoticed
Jess Ball, 22, from Southport, died after suffering from unexplained acute heart failure in November 2021 - with her loved ones saying the world has now "lost its sparkle"
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'Evening shifts can be bad for you but night owls might have protection'
Regularly disrupting your body clock can put you at risk of depression and diabetes. But Dr Miriam Stoppard shares exciting research coming from Oxford University that shows a genetic propensity to 'eveningness' reduces sleep penalties by up to a third
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Slash risk of high cholesterol with three easy food swaps
Almost half of UK adults are living with cholesterol levels above the national guidelines, but one expert has highlighted three foods that can reduce your risk of a heart attack
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Baby rushed to ICU as medic 'took one look at him' and knew life was in danger
Romeo Lloyd's family noticed the youngster was having breathing problems and rushed him to hospital where a medic instantly realised the tot's life was in danger
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Brits most associate 'pollution' with fossil fuels or transport, research finds
But many are unaware of indoor air pollutants - like candles or air freshener - and the impact they can have on people's health
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Bloodshot eyes may be sign of 'silent killer' you must spot before it's too late
High blood pressure, which can cause heart attacks and strokes among other serious health complications, is known as 'silent killer' because it often goes undetected
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Dad sheds incredible 7-stone after shortness of breath led to shock diagnosis
Music teacher Greg Maskalick started to get out of breath while getting ready for work in 2019, before quickly being rushed to hospital and given a devastating diagnosis
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'Just 11 minutes of the right kind of exercise is enough to cut cancer risk'
The NHS recommends we do 150 minutes of exercise per week but Dr Miriam Stoppard shares exciting research from Cambridge University that will appeal to people who find hitting that target a struggle
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'Severe' high blood pressure symptoms after public urged to get checked
High blood pressure remains undiagnosed in a "considerable" number of young people, it's been claimed, with the public urged to get checked for hypertension - even if they don't have symptoms
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Patient, 85, dies as nurse switches off loud heart alarm to FaceTime her family
Geraldine Lumbo Dizon said she was checking in on her family in the Philippines during a 66-minute call while ona night shift on July 29, 2021 at Nepean Private Hospital in Kingswood, a suburb of western Sydney, Australia
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Doctor explains two distinctive symptoms of new Arcturus Covid variant
The Arcturus variant has now been detected across the world including the United States causing a number of government to look again at introducing Covid restrictions
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Blast belly fat effortlessly by eating these four simple foods
Studies have highlighted four foods that can help you blitz fat without really trying, as nearly two-thirds of Brits are overweight or obese - meaning they face a higher risk of diabetes and heart problems
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High blood pressure symptoms as cases hidden in 'considerable' number of people
A high blood pressure study revealed that young people were most at risk, with five percent likely to have high blood pressure symptoms without knowing about it
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Frantic screams heard in Kim Kardashian lookalike's final call before death
The final call in which family of Kim Kardashian lookalike model Christina Ashten Gourkani found out the 34-year-old was dying has been revealed
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TV doctor's health warning over scented candles and wood burners
Hidden dangers lurking in your home could be making the air quality more polluted than outside - but there are ways you can improve things
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Disabled pensioner unable to visit wife of 60 years as crucial bus to be axed
Andy Wilson, 82, will not be able to visit his wife of 62 years Marie, 85, at her care home after McGill's Buses announced plans to axe the number 22 bus that stops outside his house
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Major warning issued to anyone who’s had Covid over 'killer complication’ risk
A new study has found that even mild cases of Covid can lead to changes in your arteries which can cause an increased chance of heart attacks and strokes
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'I died for 28 minutes after a heart attack and had an out-of-body experience'
Phill Zdybel can recall what he saw when he dropped dead for 28 minutes in front of his own son in the middle of a basketball game and he didn’t see any white lights or heavenly figures
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Soup-and-shakes diet to reverse diabetes will be handed out in NHS health drive
Anyone in England diagnosed with the type 2 version of the disease in the last six years can now be referred for the weight loss support scheme by their GP