New blood test reduces risk of heart attacks and death in at-risk group – study The research was funded by the British Heart Foundation. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023
Scientists reveal what you should have for breakfast to reduce heart attack risk The study also found that replacing butter with olive oil could reduce the risk of heart disease The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023
AI can accurately predict risk of heart attack ten years in advance Tool can help greatly improve accuracy of cardiac CT scans which are routinely offered to patients Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2023
Man Set To Break Record By Walking Up Africa’s Biggest Mountain Backwards It all stems from just wanting to give myself something really unique to work toward. The post Man set to break record by walking up Africa’s biggest mountain backwards appeared first on Talker. Zenger · Nov 1, 2023
Why some people got blood clots after the AstraZeneca vaccine – new clues AstraZeneca in partnership with the University of Oxford developed one of the first vaccines against COVID. The vaccine, which used an adenovirus to smuggle instructions into human cells to make antibodies against the novel coronavirus, saved countless lives. But a problem soon emerged. A tiny proportion – about one in… The Conversation · Oct 30, 2023
S Club pay tribute to ‘brother’ Paul Cattermole at start of reunion tour The group urged the Manchester audience to make heart shapes with their hands ‘for our Paul’ Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2023
Lack of defibrillators in Britain putting lives at risk, say researchers Study finds average walking time to retrieve public access defibrillator from centre of any given postcode is 19 minutes The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2023
Campaigners call for more equal access to defibrillators Research from the British Heart Foundation found the more deprived an area is, the further it is from a 24/7 accessible defibrillator. The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023
Low birthweight increases heart disease risk, study finds Researchers say considering birthweight could help identify those who might benefit from tailored support and monitoring later in life. The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023
Ayr Dobbies staff trained on emergency response to cardiac arrests Staff have been trained on how to use an instore defibrillator in 'life or death' situations. Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023
The latest death notices across the Valleys and Bridgend as families remember loved ones The latest death notices across the Valleys and Bridgend as families remember loved ones Wales Online · Jul 6, 2023
Dobbies staff won't miss a beat with new BHF partnership The retailer wants to help improve survival rates from cardiac arrest Daily Record · Jul 6, 2023
Ten key 'severe' symptoms of silent killer that you should seek help for immediately High blood pressure has been described as a 'silent killer' leading to heart attacks and strokes if left unmonitored - but doctors say most of the 5million Brits who have it may not even realise Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2023
The latest death notices and funeral announcements from Swansea this week Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones Wales Online · Jun 29, 2023
Daily Record · Jun 28, 2023 The five key things to be aware of about 'silent killer' affecting one in four Brits A potentially life-threatening condition is becoming ever more common in Britain lately, and with little to no obvious symptoms, it could strike when you least expect it.
Nottingham Post · Jun 25, 2023 15 tributes, death and funeral notices from across Nottinghamshire Our thoughts are with the friends and family affected
Manchester Evening News · Jun 23, 2023 Supermarket trolley sensors that detect irregular heartbeat "could save lives" The British Heart Foundation estimates that at least 270,000 people have undiagnosed atrial fibrillation, which contributes to one in five strokes.
Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2023 What is heart disease? Signs and symptoms as study finds blood thinner to be helpful drug These findings are likely to impact the medications doctors prescribe to their patients
Wales Online · Jun 22, 2023 'My toddler died before he could have life-saving heart transplant' Andrew Pullen, 49, and his wife, Alison, 50, fell pregnant with twins in 2001, but it was a complicated heterotopic pregnancy
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2023 Health bosses warn of heart disease emergency in England Charity calls for prioritisation of NHS heart care after nearly 100,000 excess deaths since March 2020
Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2023 Pictured: Grandad who died on ‘last ever’ London to Brighton charity cycle ‘He was just days away from his 70th birthday. We were going to go on holiday to celebrate’, said his devastated daughter.
Daily Mirror · Jun 20, 2023 'Amazing' dad-of-three died raising funds in his 24th London to Brighton charity bike ride David Cooper, a beloved dad-of-three and grandad-of-six, tragically died while marking his 24th London to Brighton Bike Ride to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023 Cyclist dies on 54 mile London to Brighton charity bike ride Police are appealing for information after the man died in Smallfield, Surrey.
Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2023 Cyclist in 60s dies on charity bike ride from London to Brighton as police launch probe Organisers have confirmed a male cyclist has died in Surrey while taking part in the London to Brighton Bike Ride this afternoon as police launch an investigation
Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2023 Cyclist in his 60s dies near Gatwick on London to Brighton Bike Ride A cyclist has died near Gatwick Airport while taking part in the London to Brighton Bike Ride.