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What are statins? The uses and side effects of cholesterol medication

It’s essential to discuss your personal circumstances with a GP when considering statins

The Independent UK

“My Mom Went To The ER For Dirt On Her Forehead”: 35 Of The Funniest ER Visits

Going to the ER is never pleasant. In fact, most folks wouldn't choose it over many other activities. However, these people convinced themselves that something was wrong with them and went to the ER, even if it was for the dumbest reasons. Some may have been hypochondriacs, others just confused…

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Almost a quarter of soup on sale in UK supermarkets has too much salt, study finds

Analysis of nearly 500 tinned and chilled products finds 23% exceed government’s voluntary salt target

The Guardian - UK

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Most statin side-effects not caused by the drugs, study finds

While labels list dozens of possible risks only four are supported by evidence, say researchers

The Guardian - UK

NHS to trial device that could help millions with debilitating sleep condition

It’s estimated eight million people in the UK have sleep apnoea, which causes breathing to repeatedly stop and start

The Independent UK

Who was Annabelle Neilson? British socialite who 'put some girls together' for Jeffrey Epstein

‘I am putting a little group of girls together’, reads an email to Jeffrey Epstein, apparently sent by Annabelle Neilson, in 2010

Evening Standard

Why is every EFL game kicking off one minute later than normal this weekend?

All 36 EFL fixtures over the coming four days will kick off a minute late as part of the Every Minute Matters campaign

The Independent UK

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Why some adults could miss out on vital ‘mid-life MOT’ health checks

The check is supposed to be offered to people every five years between the ages of 40 and 74 if they do not have any other medical problems

The Independent UK

New implant for heart failure patients to be rolled out across the NHS

The British Heart Foundation estimates that more than a million people in the UK are living with heart failure

The Independent UK

Researchers find most Americans with high blood pressure don’t have it under control

And more than 60 percent of U.S. adults with uncontrolled blood pressure aren’t taking medication for the chronic condition

The Independent UK

Experimental pill may offer new cholesterol-lowering option for millions

There are other pills that patients can add to their statin

The Independent UK

French watchdog flags heart, lung and cancer risks as vape use grows

Vaping poses possible heart, lung and cancer risks, France’s national health agency warned on Wednesday, as it raised concerns about long-term use and the growing appeal of e-cigarettes among teenagers.

Radio France Internationale

Major gaps miss women's heart attack risk and symptoms

A global review led by an Australian cardiologist has revealed critical gaps in how heart attacks in women are diagnosed, with calls for new guidelines.

AAP

Bank worker who had life-saving heart transplant feels he can ‘do anything’ after 110km Sahara trek

Fraser Wilson completed the trek just two years after having a heart transplant

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The Guardian - UK

Paying kidney donors won’t solve the problem

Letters: We need to tackle the causes of renal failure and unequal access to care, writes Sandra Currie. Plus letters from Dominique E Martin on why markets in kidneys don’t work and a disgruntled altruistic living kidney donor

The Guardian - UK

Mike Morgan obituary

Champion of respiratory medicine who was passionate about building bridges between academics and clinicians

Tom’s Guide

Here’s the best time to drink coffee for heart health and longevity, according to new research

Here's what new research has to say about the best time of day to drink coffee.

Evening Standard

The age you start smoking which could double the risk of heart attack

A South Korean study suggests when you start smoking matters more than how long you smoke

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Calls for heart disease clinics to be rolled out NHS-wide to address ethnic disparity in treatment

Pilot of rapid access valve assessment clinics in England indicates success in closing healthcare inequality gap

The Independent UK

Being a night owl can worsen your heart health – here’s what to do about it

People who are active late into the night exhibit poorer overall cardiovascular wellbeing

The Independent UK

Men’s heart attack risk rises much earlier than first thought, new study finds

Coronary heart disease is the most commonly diagnosed type of heart disease and is the single biggest killer worldwide

The Independent UK

Family speaks out after Minnesota woman dies on flight from Minneapolis to London

Rachel Green, 44, had an undiagnosed heart condition, investigators reportedly found

The Independent UK

Commonly prescribed drug could slash heart attack and stroke risk

Gout has been linked with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, which includes heart attacks and stroke

Evening Standard

London mother urges plasma donations after daughter treated for rare childhood disease

Rebecca Nako, 51, said she was shocked to learn that her daughter Winifred, then seven, had been diagnosed with Kawasaki disease in 2023

Fit & Well

Prolonged sitting decreases brain blood flow and function, but just two minutes of this light form of exercise can offset the damage

Taking shorter, more frequent breaks is the best remedy

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