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Outcry in Algeria over doctor deaths after gruelling on-call shifts

A resident neurosurgeon died of a heart attack after a 24-hour shift, and an anaesthesiologist died days later — deaths colleagues say reflect years of chronic overwork, understaffing and inadequate conditions in Algeria's public hospitals, demanding a revision of on-call rules dating back to 2013.

Euronews

Perimenopause and heart health: when chest symptoms need urgent attention

A racing heart can be frightening at any age. Palpitations are common during perimenopause and may occur alongside hot flushes, anxiety and disturbed sleep. In many cases, they do not indicate a serious heart problem, but they should not automatically be attributed to hormonal changes.

The Conversation

What Canadian Wildfire Smoke Is Actually Doing to Human Bodies Across North America

Canadian wildfire smoke is triggering asthma attacks, ER visits for heart attacks, and tens of thousands of premature deaths annually. Doctors and peer-reviewed research explain exactly how PM2.5 attacks the body — and who faces the greatest danger right now.

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Amazon Web Services customers receive bills for up to $1.5tn after global glitch

One UK man whose bill is usually less than £1 says he ‘almost had a heart attack’ when he saw £5.8bn invoice

The Guardian - UK

Do patients who suffer heart attack have more micro and nanoplastic in their blood? New study assessed

Microplastics are a big environmental issue. They’ve been found in oceans, drinking water, seafood, the air we breathe, and increasingly throughout the human body, from the placenta to the brain.

The Conversation

5 Types of Pain You Should Never Ignore and What They Could Signal About Your Health

Chest Pain That Spreads to the Jaw or Left ArmChest pain gets rationalised constantly, acidity, muscle pull, anxiety. But when the pain radiates to the jaw, left shoulder, or down the left arm, the heart is the first thing a doctor rules out, and for good reason. A 2022 analysis…

Times Life

High levels of microplastics found in heart attack survivors

Smoking might make it easier for plastic particles to enter bloodstream, study warns

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What is aortic dissection? The rare heart condition linked to Lindsey Graham's cause of death that can strike without warning. Check causes, symptoms, risk factors and when to seek emergency help

Aortic dissection: US Senator Lindsey Graham's death from aortic dissection has raised public awareness. This condition involves a tear in the body's largest artery, the aorta. High blood pressure and hardening of arteries are major contributing factors to this emergency. Symptoms often mimic a heart attack, requiring immediate medical attention.…

The Economic Times

90 minutes of tension for the heart: how World Cup stress can trigger a heart attack

Scientific evidence shows that emotional stress during the most intense matches can raise the risk of cardiovascular events in vulnerable fans.

Euronews

What Is the ApoB Test and Why Are Doctors Talking About It?

HHave you ever looked at your health report, seen "normal cholesterol," and felt completely reassured? Most of us would. After all, we've always been told that if our cholesterol numbers are under control, our heart is probably doing just fine. But what if that isn't the full story? Doctors are…

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'All Indians from age 17 must take this test': Narayana Health founder Dr. Devi Shetty explains why so many young people are dying of heart attacks

Dr. Devi Shetty Heart Attack Prevention Tests: Sudden collapses among young Indians are preventable, according to Dr. Devi Shetty. According to him, many heart attacks occur without any prior warning signs. He said that fitness alone does not guarantee cardiac safety, as blockages can be silent. He said early screening…

The Economic Times

Gum Disease and Heart Disease: How Periodontal Bacteria Raise Your Cardiovascular Risk

The bacteria that leave your mouth and reach your arteriesBleeding gums are not just a dental inconvenience. When the tissue around your teeth is inflamed and ulcerated, which is what periodontal disease actually is, it creates an open wound the size of your palm, lining the inside of your mouth.…

Times Life

People with strong chest and back muscles could be less at risk of a heart attack—here are six moves to train yours

Build upper-body strength at home with just two dumbbells

Fit & Well

Why Indian Men Under 45 Are Dying of Heart Attacks, And What Is Quietly Killing Them

The Numbers Are Not a CoincidenceA 2023 study published in the Indian Heart Journal found that nearly 50 percent of heart attack patients admitted to Indian hospitals were under the age of 55, and a significant proportion were under 45. The Global Burden of Disease report has consistently placed India…

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50-year-olds with a lower risk of heart attacks may have one thing in common, new study reveals

We know that going to the gym is good for us, but this particular activity may contribute to a healthier heart as well as stronger muscles

The Independent UK

Obese adults heart attack risk now similar to slim people thanks to widespread use of statins, study finds

Statins, a cholesterol lowering drug taken by about 8 million people in the UK, could be narrowing the heart attack risk between obese adults and those of a healthy weight

The Independent UK

Mitch McConnell found unconscious after ‘heart attack’ last month: reports

The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican received CPR and was rushed to the hospital following the June 14 health incident at his Washington home

The Independent UK

Exercises to reduce heart attack risk, according to a personal trainer

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Alabama man suffered fatal heart attack while trying to dispose of girlfriend’s corpse, authorities believe: ‘their bodies were right there together’

The autopsies revealed the grisly truth.

The Independent UK

I’m a personal trainer. These five exercises could reduce your risk of a heart attack

New research has found that having stronger back and chest muscles could reduce the risk of heart attacks

The Guardian - UK

People with strong chest and back less likely to have a heart attack, analysis suggests

Researchers suspect people with greater muscle density in torso area, who are also less likely to die prematurely, are those who exercise more

International Business Times UK

Georgia Man Dies of Heart Attack While Allegedly Hiding Girlfriend's Body

A Georgia man allegedly strangled his girlfriend and died of a heart attack while attempting to hide her body. Authorities suspect a domestic incident led to the tragedy.

The Independent UK

Man drops dead from heart attack while disposing body of murdered girlfriend, officials say

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Georgia man dies of heart attack while dumping body of girlfriend he had strangled to death, officials say

Authorities found the couple’s bodies in a wooded area in Alabama

The Guardian - US

US man dies while discarding body of girlfriend he fatally strangled, officials say

Police found man, who died of a heart attack, next to his girlfriend by abandoned vehicle in wooded area of Alabama

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