61 h. ago Prepare for more extreme heatwaves, experts warn, as areas with most deaths revealed

Higher temperatures can increase risk of heart attack, stroke, lung problems and other diseases

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3 d. ago Combination of two cheap drugs could save lives after heart attack, study finds

Giving patients statins and ezetimibe after a heart attack can reduce risk of second attack or stroke, say scientistsThousands of heart attacks or strokes could be prevented and lives saved with a combination of two cheap drugs, a study suggests.Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death worldwide, with heart attacks the most common acute event. For those who survive an attack, the risk of another one is highest in the first year because blood vessels are more sensitive, making it easier for blood clots to develop. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Two common signs on your face could be warning of 'silent killer' condition

If you spot these symptoms you could be at greater risk of a heart attack or stroke

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5 d. ago Signs of 'silent killer' condition affecting 2 in 5 that appear on the face

If you spot these symptoms you could be at greater risk of a heart attack or stroke

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9 d. ago This simple meal trick could lower heart health risks linked to night shift work

Scientists may have found a way to combat the increased risk of heart attack and stroke caused by shift work

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1 week ago I live in a 7t lorry complete with a flatscreen TV and a king

A firefighter from the south of England has revealed how his home is a 7.5ft lorry, which boasts a king-size bed, 43' TV, underfloor heating, kitchen and bathroom facilities.

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1 week ago I live in a 7ft lorry complete with a flatscreen TV and a king

A firefighter from the south of England has revealed how his home is a 7.5ft lorry, which boasts a king-size bed, 43' TV, underfloor heating, kitchen and bathroom facilities.

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3 w. ago NHS could offer this simple DNA test to predict drug reactions and save thousands of lives

A landmark study looking at all adverse drug reactions ever recorded in Britain since 1964 reveals just three genes could be responsible for many of them - and a simple test could save lives

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3 w. ago Drug breakthrough could 'slash heart attack and stroke risk' as scientists claim it 'could save thousands of lives'

Taking two common cholesterol drugs together could slash the risk of cardiovascular problems, a new study suggests

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