12 h. ago New pill costing just 4p shown to slash heart attack risk better than aspirin

The Mirror attended Europe’s biggest health conference in Madrid where breakthrough research indicated heart disease patients could be switched to a new drug

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17 h. ago Weight loss jab Mounjaro cuts heart failure risk by more than half, study shows

The Mirror attended the world's biggest heart conference in Madrid and heard how weight loss injections cut heart patients’ risk of being hospitalised or dying early

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19 h. ago Weight loss jabs like Ozempic and Mounjaro can keep heart failure patients out of hospital

Researchers said millions more patients could soon be offered the likes of Wegovy to extend their life as they hailed their 'dramatic benefits'.

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20 h. ago Weight loss jabs could keep heart failure patients out of hospital

Semaglutide and Tirzepatide could help patients with heart condition HFpEF

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20 h. ago Weight loss drugs could slash hospital risk for heart failure patients

Heart failure happens when the heart is unable to pump blood around the body properly.

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42 h. ago Doctors develop AI stethoscope that can detect major heart conditions in 15 seconds

Upgraded medical tool has ability to diagnose heart failure, heart valve disease and abnormal heart rhythmsDoctors have successfully developed an artificial intelligence-led stethoscope that can detect three heart conditions in 15 seconds.Invented in 1816, the traditional stethoscope – used to listen to sounds within the body – has been a vital part of every medic’s toolkit for more than two centuries. Continue reading...

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42 h. ago NHS doctors get new AI powered stethoscopes to instantly detect heart failure

The stethoscope - used by doctors since 1816 - has been upgraded to include artificial intelligence which can detect tiny differences in heartbeat

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45 h. ago Exercise and therapy can mend a broken heart, study suggests

Takotsubo syndrome can lead to heart failure and early death. But doctors now believe it can be treatedDoctors may have discovered the secret to mending a broken heart in a world-first clinical trial.Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are living with takotsubo cardiomyopathy, known as broken heart syndrome, which causes the heart muscle to change shape and suddenly weaken. It is usually triggered by severe emotional or physical stress, such as losing a loved one. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Diet rich in these three fridge staples slashes risk of heart failure and death, say experts

A diet rich in bananas, avocados and spinach can slash the risk of heart failure and death by almost a quarter, a study suggests.

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60 h. ago Eating bananas could cut risk of heart failure and death, new study shows

Scientists say eating a high-potassium diet including foods such as bananas, spinach and baked potatoes could boost heart health and slash the risk of heart failure

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3 d. ago Vaccine against shingles could slash heart attack risk by a fifth, study shows

The vaccine used against shingles can reduce a person's chances of suffering a heart attack by fifth, according to a global review, amid growing evidence that jabs can help people with cardiovascular disease

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3 d. ago Surgeon reveals one simple daily exercise that could slash your risk of a heart attack: 'This could save your life'

It's long been known that regular exercise reduces the risk of major illnesses, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer.

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4 d. ago 'Superfruit' found in most supermarkets hailed as helping to slash dementia risk

According to researchers, there is one specific fruit that could help dementia patients as it's been hailed as a 'superfruit' by experts - and it's commonly found in most supermarkets

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4 d. ago Diet tweak could slash risk of deadly Parkinson's by almost half, world

A new study by Swedish researchers has revealed losing weight can lower your risk of a little-known condition that can double your risk of Parkinson's disease.

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6 d. ago Three simple lifestyle changes slash diabetes risk by a THIRD, scientists discover

The Mediterranean diet is hailed by doctors and scientists for its menu of fruit, vegetables and healthy fats that has been shown to protect from a host of diseases.

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6 d. ago The 'silent' disease that raises your risk of heart failure... do YOU have it?

Researchers from Duke University found that millions of Americans are at high risk for heart failure, with nearly 50 percent with a common disease already showing signs of heart damage.

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6 d. ago Genetic tests on IVF embryos ‘could help women over 35 conceive faster’

It could also ‘help reduce the emotional toll’ of repeated IVF cycles by slashing the risk of unsuccessful implantation and miscarriages.

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9 d. ago Hidden body fat is linked to faster heart aging, researchers say

Premature heart aging can leave people at risk for heart failure and life-threatening cardiac events

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1 week ago Women who give birth before 21 are at higher risk of these conditions

Early reproduction may come at a cost as new study identifies higher risk of health problems

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1 week ago The silent epidemic: the pros and cons of screening for prostate cancer

In the US, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men – but experts can’t agree about testing“You will feel a little pressure.”My doctor had instructed me to lower my boxers, bend forward and place my elbows on the table. As with most men over 50, it was time for my annual digital rectal exam, or DRE: those riveting moments when the doctor takes a “look” at the prostate gland, which is just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. Continue reading...

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