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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33 h. ago Fox News host, who mercilessly mocked Fetterman in 2022, now wants to ‘reach out and hug’ him

Before he became a regular fixture on Fox News airwaves and ‘Trump’s favorite Democrat,’ John Fetterman was relantlessly attacked and ridiculed by the network following his stroke during the 2022 election campaign.

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34 h. ago Hope for Alzheimer's patients as new study finds supplement beloved by celebrities and biohackers can help to 'restore' lost memory

A new study by an international team of scientists has revealed a supplement hailed by biohackers and celebrities can 'restore' lost memory in Alzheimer's patients.

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38 h. ago Your morning brew could slash your risk of silent killer linked to heart attacks and strokes by 27%

YOUR morning brew could protect against a silent killer condition linked to heart attacks and stroke - slashing your risk by up to 27%. About 1.5 million Brits are thought to have atrial fibrillation (AF) - a form of abnormal heart rhythm that causes your heart to beat irregularly or too fast. While the condition...

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50 h. ago Little Idrees was thrown a lifeline by the pharma company behind the only drug that could save him. But why won't the NHS fund it?

At five years old, Idrees Qasim's tummy was so swollen he struggled to walk. When he wasn't in his pram, he wanted his mum and dad to carry him.

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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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59 h. ago New heart risk warning issued by scientists over your blood pressure

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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3 d. ago Scientists make major blood pressure breakthrough as trials reveal new drug can offer round the clock protection... even during stroke and heart attack 'danger zone'

A newly developed drug has been found to offer 24 hour protection from high blood pressure, including early mornings when the risk of heart attacks and stroke is highest.

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3 d. ago Popular drink can slash your risk of a common heart condition by more than a third, study reveals

Experts have discovered a link between a popular beverage and a low risk of atrial fibrillation - a condition that causes a rapid, irregular heartbeat and can lead to stroke and heart failure.

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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 People with allergies or eczema may face a higher risk of complications from surgery

A follow-up study after three years revealed that those with the conditions were also more likely to need additional surgeries.

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5 d. ago Are you TOO attractive? Scientists reveal the surprising downside to extreme beauty

If you struggle to pull in the 'likes' on Instagram there's good news - it might be because you're too attractive. A new study has revealed a surprising downside to extreme beauty.

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5 d. ago God ‘Stress’ America: 76% are worried sick over state of the union as 2/3 of young adults look to flee, study reveals

Stress and anxiety over the future of the country are rife, with political divide and loneliness taking a toll on Americans, according to the research

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5 d. ago Doctor died after staff at his own NHS trust gave him killer overdose while treating him for a cough

PROFESSOR Ray McMahon, a highly respected doctor, died after being given the wrong drug by staff at the NHS trust where he worked. The 68-year-old, who had dedicated his “entire life” to the NHS, suffered a cardiac arrest after what was described as a “cascade of errors” led to him being given a dose of...

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5 d. ago Over half of UK adults fail to meet NHS exercise guidelines, study reveals

The majority of UK adults aren't getting enough exercise with top excuses lack of time and motivation

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7 d. ago The great climate paradox: Drop in air pollution has INCREASED global warming by making clouds less reflective, scientists warn

Scientists have been faced with a huge dilemma, as a new study reveals that reducing air pollution has increased global warming.

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8 d. ago Covid jab presents less harm for patients than the virus itself, study reveals

It comes amid previous concerns about potential harm from the jab

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9 d. ago Warning over instant coffee and blindness: A new study is terrifying... now experts reveal what you need to know

A study has found a link between drinking instant coffee and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in the UK and which gradually erodes a person's central vision.

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9 d. ago Light pollution at night linked to increased risk of developing deadly heart disease

A new study has linked nighttime light pollution with an increased risk of developing heart disease.

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9 d. ago The Kardashian effect: Women with straight, shiny hair are seen as younger, healthier and more attractive, study finds

Ladies, it could be time to get the straighteners out - as a new study reveals women with smooth, shiny hair are judged as being younger, healthier and more attractive.

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