All news on the topic: Heart disease

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Sadiq Khan says heart attack scare made him understand that 'time is finite'
The Mayor of London said that after suffering a suspected heart attack on stage, he is more determined than ever to act on the environment – not least because of his kids
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DVLA warns drivers of 118 health conditions you must declare or face huge fine
The licensing authority currently lists 118 conditions that must be reported and failure to do so could mean a £1,000 fine, or possible prosecution if an accident occurs
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Mum bedbound with rare illness 'can't catch a break' after PIP claim rejected
Rachael Occleshaw has Severe Cardiomyopathy - a disease of the heart muscle that can lead to heart failure - but says she and her family have "no support at all"
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Going for a pee multiple times a day could signal two silent killers
Consultant urological surgeon Mr Petr Holy has explained why some people pee more than 10 times a day - and revealed when to see a doctor because it could signal something serious
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Alcohol increases calorie intake 'by 75,000 a year for average drinker'
New figures show we annually rack up roughly the equivalent of 1,000 cookies, 327 kebabs or 293 Big Macs by boozing - and beer drinkers are worst offenders
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Red flag symptom in your legs that could be sign of silent killer
A new study suggests that people's legs can reveal whether a person is more or less likely to suffer heart failure and researchers have said that the results are important for those suffering from coronary disease
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First British patient to try new organ transplant tech hails 'amazing' results
Transplant patients could get hearts from abroad as the box uses oxygenated blood to keep them stable for 12 to 24 hours, up from the current three to four hours
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Gloria Hunniford's husband Stephen Wray left partially blind after second stroke
Gloria, 83, was at the Chelsea Flower Show with Stephen on Monday, just four weeks after the incident, and they discussed the latest medical drama
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'Healthy' habits that aren't as good as you think - from chewing gum to exercise
People may be surprised to hear some of the everyday healthy habits which may not be as good for you as previously believed, such as skipping all fatty foods
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Gran, 58, died 'alone and curled up on the floor' after five-hour ambulance wait
Gran Rachel Rose Gibson, 58, was "neglected by emergency services" when she died at her home in Wrexham, Wales, according to her family who are demanding answers
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Healthy mum issues urgent warning after 'ticking time bomb' diagnosis
Lynda Sutton, 59, warned people to check their blood pressure after her shock diagnosis - which could have led to heart disease or even a stroke
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Labour to ban vaping and junk food adverts to children on TV and social media
Keir Starmer said he would change advertising rules if his party gets into power with recent figures showing as many as 9% of 11 to 15 year olds have used e-cigarettes
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Labour vow to cut heart disease and stroke deaths by a quarter within 10 years
Keir Starmer is poised to set out “serious, deep, long-term changes” that also aim to slash cancer deaths and improve mental health treatment - and make the NHS "fit for the future"
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'Physically fit' man, 23, dies during football game in front of his team mates
Morgan Brick, 23, suffered a suspected heart attack during a football match at Gloucestershire Football Association (GFA) ground soon after kick off and could not be saved
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Man sent home from A&E after having chest pains found dead next day by parents
Ben Peters, 25, died hours after being discharged from hospital, where doctors diagnosed him with anxiety - but his family discovered he had a catastrophic haemorrhage within his heart
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Woman accused of animal abuse after piling melted butter onto dogs' food
A woman has caused a stir online after it emerged that she fed melted butter to her dogs, as she would thicken up their dog food with it. Some have compared the unorthodox technique to animal abuse
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Nine symptoms of 'silent killer' women might not know they have - see full list
High blood pressure has symptoms which can often fly under the radar but it can lead to deadly, possibly fatal, conditions - and experts warn women may be more at risk than men
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Coffee could help you lose weight and cut diabetes risk
Researchers at Imperial College have discovered higher blood caffeine levels are linked to lower body weight and a lower risk of Type 2 diabetes
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'First symptom’ of incurable brain condition which reduces life expectancy
Symptoms of Huntington’s disease will gradually get worse for around 10 to 25 years until the patient dies. Here's everything you need to know about the the debilitating condition
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The 10 subtle high blood pressure symptoms you should never ignore
One in four people have hypertension - or high blood pressure - but almost one-third of patients do not even know they have it, which is why it's vital to know what signs to look out for
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Man told to leave dentist 'because he was too fat for the chair'
David Bottomley, from Penderyn, said he was left “gobsmacked” when he was turned away from the dentist he’d been visiting for 10 years and told not to come back
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Urgent warning over 'deadly salt tooth' leading to thousands more Brit deaths
Campaigners are urging people to curb their salt tooth to safeguard their health and reminding people that excessive salt can significantly increase the risk of heart attack and stroke
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Pregnant mum's life 'saved by Apple Watch' after device's alarming heart alert
Rebecca McManus says her smartwatch's heart rate alert feature may have saved her life after she was taken to hospital where doctors identified two pulmonary embolisms
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'Silent' high cholesterol symptom you can spot in eyes and millions may have it
Cholesterol is vital for the body to function properly, but too much of it will increase your risk of potentially life-threatening conditions
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'Brits are dying in their tens of thousands - and we don't know why'
Tens of thousands more Brits died than usual from May to December 2022, excluding Covid as a cause of death, raising serious questions as to why so many died