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Women more likely than men to die after heart attack, study suggests

Researchers say the findings highlight the need for greater awareness of the risks of heart disease in women.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

High blood pressure warning to women - urgent steps to avoid 'deadly' condition

High blood pressure is one of the biggest risk factors for serious heart disease - and this is increased in women.

Daily Record · May 18, 2023

The WHO says we shouldn't bother with artificial sweeteners for weight loss or health. Is sugar better?

This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) advised that “non-sugar sweeteners should not be used as a means of achieving weight control or reducing the risk of noncommunicable diseases” such as diabetes and heart disease.

The Conversation · May 18, 2023

Can untreated PCOD result in Ovarian cancer? Expert answers

Polycystic ovary disease is referred to as PCOD. Women with the syndrome experience cysts in their ovaries. As a result, the body produces more male hormones than is necessary, resulting in a hormonal imbalance. Along with other complications, the hormonal imbalance causes issues with menstruation and conception. In addition to…

The Times of India · May 11, 2023

How old is your heart? Use this handy NHS health calculator to find out

Brits can simply find out how old is their heart compared to their real age by completing an online NHS test that asks a number of questions about the person's health

Daily Mirror · May 9, 2023

Skipping meals and intake of prescribed diet pills linked to minimal weight loss: Study

A new study analyzing data on over 20,000 U.S. adults associates a healthier diet and increased exercise to weight loss that reduces heart disease risk, while linking skipping meals and taking prescription diet pills with minimal weight loss, weight maintenance or weight gain. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 7, 2023

Evidence shows no heart disease risk from hip replacements

Letter: A comprehensive study found no risk to patient safety from cobalt-chrome-containing hip replacements, write Prof Sir Paul Curran, Mr Tim Wilton, Prof Mark Wilkinson and Prof Mike Reed of the National Joint Registry

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2023

Scathing report into Doomadgee Rural Hospital following First Nations woman's death reveals clinical failures

The Queensland Health Ombudsman releases a scathing report into the preventable death of a First Nations woman at Doomadgee Rural Hospital in the state's north-west.

ABC News · May 3, 2023

New centre to help kids with heart disease

A centre for percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation (PPVI) has been established through an alliance of seven medical institutes, to make the treatment more efficient and lower the mortality rate among children with congenital heart disease, the Public Health Ministry said.

Bangkok Post · May 2, 2023

Harvard study links sugary drinks to increased risk of death; calls coffee and tea safer options

People with type-2 diabetes can consume coffee, tea (without sugar), or plain water, instead of soda, energy drinks, fruit drinks etc. A recent study conducted at Harvard found that people with type-2 diabetes who regularly consume sugar-heavy drinks, such as soda, are more likely to die prematurely due to heart…

The Times of India · Apr 27, 2023