INSANE: 32 - The Real Truth

Extra 30,000 ‘needless’ heart disease deaths since start of Covid pandemic

Analysis by charity finds ambulance delays and treatment backlog leading to ‘avoidable’ heart fatalities

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2022

Heart disease deaths up by 30,000 in England since start of Covid pandemic, charity warns

British Heart Foundation says its due to ambulance delays, difficulties in accessing care and rising waiting lists

Wales Online · Nov 3, 2022

Raw vegan diet may be a risk to your health – here’s why

Vegan diets have become increasingly popular over the years, especially among people looking to improve their health. Indeed, a growing body of evidence shows that plant-based diets (including vegan diets) can have many benefits for health, and have been linked to lower heart disease risk alongside decreased body weight and…

The Conversation · Nov 2, 2022

People who walk faster are reaping health benefits, experts find

Long-accepted forms of exercise may have no benefit in preventing heart disease, experts say

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022

Are butter boards bad for you?

Here’s what you may want to consider before whipping up a butter board of your own

Salon · Oct 27, 2022

Are butter boards bad for you? An expert view on the latest food trend

In an unexpected twist, butter seems to be back on the menu. After years of being a maligned ingredient that many people shied away from, butter has now become the latest food trend on social media, thanks to the recent popularity of “butter boards”.

The Conversation · Oct 26, 2022

Prisoner found dead in cell during robbery trial next to 'modified vape'

Anthony Peloe was found to have taken psychoactive substances such as Spice which may have triggered a cardiac arrest

Liverpool Echo · Oct 25, 2022

Men who go bald could have increased risk of heart disease, experts warn

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death globally, with many taking precautions with their diet and lifestyle to help lower their risk. But there are other factors out of people’s hands when it comes to an increased risk - including their hairline

Daily Mirror · Oct 24, 2022

How unhealthy is red meat? And how beneficial is it to eat vegetables? A new rating system could help you cut through the health guidelines

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

The Conversation · Oct 21, 2022

Rheumatic heart disease still killing Australian children but a landmark study makes inroads

Despite being mostly eradicated from first world countries, rheumatic heart disease continues to plague remote Australian populations, but a study led by Aboriginal community workers is having a positive impact.

ABC News · Oct 21, 2022