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New test for newborns to spot 500 heart defects a year
The new test involves placing a small sensor on the hand and foot of a baby to check their blood oxygen level. Those who have a low level are sent for screening. At the moment, newborn babies are exam...Gently exercising cuts your heart risk
A study shows that doing moderate exercise for even short amounts of time is still good for your health. Academics have estimated that merely two and a half hours of brisk walking or cycling every wee...Diesel car fumes increase stroke risk
A study has found that nanoparticles found in diesel fumes, sunscreen and paint can increase the risk of heart conditions, such as strokes, by raising heart rate, disrupting heart rhythm and interferi...Rise in stroke rates for pregnant women
New research suggests that, in 10 years, the number of women who suffer a stroke has risen by nearly 50%. The American journal Stroke says that increased levels of high blood pressure, obesity and dia...So, now they’ve decided cutting salt is beneficial…
Well, Stuart isn’t going to appreciate this one! After his jubilant article about how a high salt diet is good for you and Exeter University’s research on how cutting back on salt provides...‘Lifestyle’ diseases are on the rise
Figures indicate that the number of prescriptions issued for each person in the UK averages more than 17 a year, up from 11.2 in 2000. This makes the total average cost per person £169 (instead of £...Taller people more likely to get cancer?
Scientists are claiming that taller people are more likely to get cancer. Apparently, the likelihood of developing the disease rises 16% every four inches in height among women, and similar patterns a...Heart patients rejecting their aspirin puts them at risk of a heart attack
Researchers from Spain have found that patients who have a history of heart disease and stop taking their prescribed aspirin are almost two thirds more likely to have a heart attack. A study publishe...New drug better than statins?
A new class of drug is being developed, which could could tackle both heart disease and Type 2 diabetes- and has the potential to be more effective than statins. The drugs raise the level of HDL (goo...
