14 h. ago Hidden health conditions that may qualify you for a Blue Badge

People with hidden conditions like heart disease, dementia, ADHD, epilepsy, chronic fatigue or Parkinson's may be eligible for a Blue Badge

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3 d. ago Lung issue could be symptom of 'hole in heart' condition as Emma Willis reveals diagnosis

The defect is present from birth, meaning the broadcaster spent more than four decades complete unaware of the condition her heart was in

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3 d. ago Emma Willis 'hole in heart' condition that rarely shows symptoms

The TV presenter discovered she had been living with the defect her entire life after diagnosis at 48

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3 d. ago Emma Willis 'floored' by health diagnosis she knew nothing about for 48 years

The presenter had spent her whole life unaware that she had a congenital heart condition

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8 d. ago Calls for more screenings with 12 young people a week dying from heart conditions

Amanda Hack is now pushing for a national screening programme, with 12 young people a week dying suddenly in the UK from a previously undiagnosed heart condition

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9 d. ago Cheltenham Festival legend Langer Dan dies suddenly following heart condition

Trainer Dan Skelton broke the news on Friday that the two-time Coral Cup winner had passed away

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1 week ago Dad donates kidney to save baby son's life after tot diagnosed with rare condition

Little Archie, from Inverness, was diagnosed with Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency, an extremely rare condition which meant his body was unable to break down excess protein.

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1 week ago Feeling breathless and tired? This common deadly heart condition is too often missed in women

Jacqueline Lewis used to power through the brisk ten-minute uphill walk that was part of her daily commute. But three years ago she noticed she was getting breathless even on flat ground.

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1 week ago Ben Cohen emotionally reveals daughter's devastating heart condition amid 'horrendous' time

Former rugby player Ben Cohen will open up about his daughter having to undergo surgery and detail the 'horrendous' time, in scenes set to air on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins

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1 week ago 'It's been horrendous': Celebrity SAS star Ben Cohen reveals his 17

In emotional scenes set to air on the show, Cohen said he was trying to be a ‘pillar of strength’ for his daughter

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1 week ago Celebrity SAS star Ben Cohen emotionally reveals his daughter Isabelle, 17, has to have a pacemaker fitted after being diagnosed with heart condition: 'It's been horrendous'

The Celebrity SAS star emotionally reveals his daughter Isabelle will have to undergo surgery to have a pacemaker fitted after being diagnosed with a heart condition.

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3 w. ago Hero Scots schoolboy saves dad's life after calling 999 when he collapsed from heart condition

Christopher Chopping, nine, was getting ready to leave for school when his quick-thinking actions saved his dad's life.

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3 w. ago Pain killer taken by millions linked to deadly heart conditions, study finds

Danish researchers conducted a review of previous clinical trials and found the drug provides minimal pain relief while more than doubling a patient's overall risk of deadly cardiac effects.

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3 w. ago Blood test could predict who is most at risk from common inherited heart condition

Exclusive: Scientists find a way to forecast hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which affects millions worldwideScientists are developing a simple blood test to predict who is most at risk from the world’s most common inherited heart condition.Millions of people worldwide have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a disease of the heart muscle where the wall of the heart becomes thickened. It is caused by a change in one or more genes and mostly passed on through families. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago NHS 'not suitable' warning as five conditions may affect beta blockers

Beta blockers including atenolol and bisoprolol are widely prescribed for heart conditions, but NHS guidance warns they are not suitable for everyone with certain health issues

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