2 h. ago NHS drug already given to thousands that ends the agony of gout may also prevent deadly heart attacks and strokes, study reveals

Gout, a form of arthritis, is heavily linked to heart disease - a major cause of heart attacks - and the pair often come hand-in-hand.

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2 h. ago Cheap drug commonly prescribed for gout could slash heart attack risk

Colchicine is a first-line treatment for gout on the NHS

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43 h. ago This supplement could dramatically cut heart attack risk, scientists say

Researchers call for rigorous monitoring protocol to adjust vitamin D supplementation every three months

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59 h. ago 'Normal but high' blood pressure in your thirties could increase heart attack risk: 'Can affect the heart 40 years later'

People in their thirties may be at an increased risk of heart attack or stroke even if they have 'normal' blood pressure, new research has suggested, underlining the need for young people to get regular checks.

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3 d. ago Doctor says keep lights off to slash risk of heart attack or stroke

Dr Shady Abohashem of Harvard Medical School says you should also avoid TV and phone screens at night

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4 d. ago Researchers find new link between blood pressure and heart attack risk

The study found that a ‘normal but high’ blood pressure reading can be quietly damaging the heart, long before symptoms appear

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4 d. ago Normal but high blood pressure in younger people ‘may raise heart attack risk’

A study found that high blood pressure was linked to reduced blood flow to the heart at age 77.

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1 week ago Hallelujah! Singing in a choir helps reduce your heart attack risk by releasing feelgood chemicals

Researchers from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands discovered the benefits of choir singing when they tested the saliva of elderly people living in a care home.

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2 w. ago Common infections raise the risk of heart attack and stroke by FIVE times

Suffering from one of several common infections could raise your risk of a heart attack or stroke, new research suggests.

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2 w. ago Acid reflux increases risk of heart attack by nearly a third, new study reveals

Scientists in Philadelphia analysed the medical data of more than 1.3 million patients and found those with GERD had a 27 percent higher risk of heart attack than those without the condition.

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2 w. ago Semaglutide cuts heart attack risk 20 pc regardless of weight loss

Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been found to protect the heart

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3 w. ago The biggest heart health breakthrough since statins? Largest study to date shows Ozempic can dramatically lower risk of major heart problems regardless of weight lost

In a major global study examining the jab's cardiovascular benefits, British scientists discovered they were apparent regardless of how much weight was lost.

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3 w. ago Cutting one thing from kids' diet could slash heart attack and stroke risk in later life

People were less likely to suffer heart attacks, heart failure and stroke if they cut one ingredient in early childhood

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3 w. ago Wegovy and Ozempic shown to slash risk of heart attack and stroke

Weight loss jabs like Wegovy and Ozempic have been shown to cut people’s risk of heart attack or stroke regardless of how much weight they lose - and belly fat is crucial

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3 w. ago Fat jabs ‘could prevent deadly heart attacks even if you DON’T lose weight’

OZEMPIC boosts your heart health even if you don’t lose weight, according to a study. Scientists at University College London found semaglutide, the active ingredient in diabetes medicine Ozempic and fat jab Wegovy, cut heart attack or stroke risk by 20 per cent. They found this was true regardless of how much weight the patient...

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3 w. ago Your neck measurement could reveal hidden risk of stroke and heart attack, experts claim

The size of your neck could raise your risk of potentially life-threatening health issues, two lecturers from Kingston University have warned.

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3 w. ago Study suggests starting HRT a decade before menopause could reduce health risks

It could lead to a lower risk of developing breast cancer or having a heart attack or stroke, analysis suggests

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3 w. ago Women should start HRT 10 years before menopause, new study says

The results showed a 60% lower risk of developing breast cancer, having a heart attack, or having a stroke

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3 w. ago New study says women should take HRT for 10 years before menopause

Researchers found a 60% lower risk of developing breast cancer, having a heart attack, or having a stroke

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3 w. ago New study finds four cups of hot drink daily 'slashes cholesterol and cuts blood pressure'

A new study into the health benefits of drinking tea has shown that Britain's favourite hot drink may actually help protect your heart and cut the risk of heart attack and stroke

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