All news on the topic: Heart disease

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'Our bodies pay the price for money worry as stress damages almost every organ'
Stress damages almost every organ in the body, especially those closely connected to each other, like our immune, nervous and hormone systems, researchers have found
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Nestle faces shareholder vote over sale of foods high in salt, sugar and fat
A group of shareholders wants Nestle to improve the food it offers to consumers so that it impacts postively on their health
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Huge venomous spider 'size of a hand' found in box shipped to UK
The stowaway creepy-crawly was found in a warehouse among boxes that had come from China. The worker who found it believes it had died during the month-long journey by boat
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Telltale toilet sign could be warning of dangerous 'bulging eye' disease
If you spot this subtle sign when you visit the toilet, then it could be a telltale warning signal that you might be suffering from a dangerous 'bulging eye' disease
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Boeing whistleblower's family blame 'hostile work environment' for death
Family of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, who was found dead on the day he was meant to testify against the jet manufacturer, blamed the company's "hostile work environment" for his apparent suicide
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Doctor eats certain vegetable all the time as it lowers risk of cancer
Dr Poonam Desai explained how good red onions are for you and the best ways to eat them to reap the most benefits. There are certain fruit and vegetables that are better than others too
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Minute-by-minute affects of quitting smoking - with noticeable change in 20 mins
There are many reasons why giving up smoking is crucial for your health and the sooner you stop the sooner you'll notice the benefits - which can happen within just 20 minutes
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Dad-of-three stung to death by swarm of bees that invaded his car
Michel Villa Moya was driving on a motorway in Colombia when an angry swarm of bees got into the car, causing him to crash before he later died having reportedly suffered an allergic reaction to the venom
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World's biggest mega lab going to war on disease filled with 500k human samples
UK Biobank’s precious frozen samples have already been used to predict who will get dementia 15 years before a diagnosis - and scientists hope they will help find future treatments
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Ricky Gervais' partner shares plea to others after having 'important' surgery
Jane Fallon, author and partner of comedian Ricky Gervais, is urging people to get regular eye tests, after being diagnosed with symptoms of glaucoma and having surgery to save her sight
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Woman battling infertility told she is pregnant - moments before undergoing op
Morgan Allen from Detroit, US, was seconds away from undergoing a laparoscopy to remove endometriosis tissue after struggling with her fertility when a doctor rushed in to tell he she was already pregnant
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Woman speechless after discovering she's pregnant during infertility operation
Morgan Allen, 28, discovered she was pregnant just moments before she was due to undergo surgery to remove endometriosis - and now is the proud mum to two daughters
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RTE legend Charlie Bird dies after devastating Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis
The legendary broadcaster shared his heartbreaking battle with the disease since his diagnosis in 2021, recently admitting his health is "in a much worse situation".
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'Cold hands' condition which changes the colour of fingers and toes
Raynaud's disease affects around one in six people in the UK and can cause extreme pain and changes in skin colour. Despite this, the condition is frequently overlooked
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Killer refuses to tell police where he buried victim's body 55 years ago
Brothers Nizamodeen and Arthur Hosein were jailed for the murder of Muriel McKay in 1969. They both denied killing the victim and didn't say where she was buried
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'Pregnancy death rates are at highest level in 20 years - it's a scandal'
Dr Miriam Stoppard says Black mums-to-be are three times more likely to die than white women. Those living in deprived areas are also more at risk, according to a new study
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Brits warned to get tested for 'silent killer' that can lead to dementia
More than four million people in England alone are thought to be living with high blood pressure without knowing it - and this can develop into serious illnesses
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Doctor names 19 warning signs that you could be vitamin deficient
Dr Eric Berg has named nineteen warning signs you could be vitamin deficient. Many common symptoms are a likely sign that you're not getting enough nutrients in your diet
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Millions urged to take quick free health check to guard against 'silent killer'
Footballer Graeme Souness and TV star Gloria Hunniford are taking part in a new NHS campaign urging people to check their blood pressure and protect against an illness that can lead to heart attacks and strokes
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Walking just 4,000 steps a day can lead to longer life, study finds
Researchers have found that every additional step up to around 10,000 steps per day reduces the risk of death and cardiovascular disease, and you'll only need to do 4,000 steps a day to live longer
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How to get to sleep: 15 myths busted and what your body really needs
Concerned your love of cheese is causing you nightmares? In celebration of World Sleep Day this Friday, two of the UK’s top experts debunk the most common sleep misconceptions
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Fury as shipping containers set aside for seriously ill child migrants
A shipping container was set aside for children with diptheria in Kent - a move described as 'truly shocking' by England's children's commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza
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Scoffing a full English breakfast 'makes men more attractive to women'
Eating certain foods at certain times of the day can lead to appearing more or less attractive to the opposite sex. A full English can be a major turn-on, according to a new study
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Low iron levels could be key trigger behind long Covid, major new study finds
Researchers found patients exhibiting symptoms of Covid months after their initial infection often had low levels of iron in their blood
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Painkiller side effect warning as paracetamol and ibuprofen may lead to strokes
Medicines such as paracetamol and ibuprofen are effective at providing pain relief, but there are a number of side effects you should be aware of before taking them