Rapid heart attack test cuts NHS waiting times
A new blood test can diagnose a heart attack in minutes, not hours, speeding up care and easing pressure on overcrowded NHS emergency departments. Learn how this innovation works.
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Silent Killer Warning for Brits with Normal Blood Pressure
New research reveals that 'normal but high' blood pressure in your 30s and 40s can quietly damage the heart, increasing heart attack and stroke risk decades later. Get your blood pressure checked.
Cheap gout drug could slash heart attack risk
A low-cost gout medication, colchicine, significantly reduces heart attack and stroke risk in heart disease patients, a major review finds. Discover the potential of this NHS drug.
Normal BP in 30s raises heart attack risk
New UK research reveals that 'normal but high' blood pressure in your 30s and 40s can severely reduce heart blood flow by age 77, dramatically increasing heart attack and stroke risk. Start monitoring early.
Doctor's 30-Second Test That Could Save Your Life
NHS doctor shares simple finger test that detects hidden heart problems in just half a minute. Learn this life-saving check you can do at home today.
Heart attack treatments cause hidden damage, research reveals
Groundbreaking research from University College London exposes how emergency heart attack procedures can cause significant additional harm to patients, prompting urgent calls for new protective treatments.
Heart Repair Breakthrough: Scientists Discover Self-Healing Method
Revolutionary discovery reveals how to activate the heart's natural healing abilities, potentially transforming treatment for heart attack survivors and saving millions of lives worldwide.
Exercise Slashes Heart Disease Risk - NHS Study
Groundbreaking research shows how specific physical activities can dramatically reduce coronary heart disease risk, offering new hope for millions across the UK.
NHS Alert: Ibuprofen Health Risks Revealed
The NHS has issued a critical safety warning about ibuprofen after new research reveals potentially fatal side effects. Discover which patients are most at risk and what symptoms require immediate medical attention.
Daily Exercise Can Beat Heart Disease Symptoms
New research reveals how moderate daily activity can significantly reduce coronary heart disease risk and symptoms. Discover the life-changing benefits of consistent exercise for your heart health.
Baby saved by namesake's tragic story
In an extraordinary twist of fate, a baby girl's life was saved after doctors discovered a critical heart defect, prompted by her parents' choice of name that honoured another child who tragically passed away.
Short, Sharp Exercise Best for Heart Health
Groundbreaking research shows brief bursts of vigorous activity are more effective for cardiovascular health than longer moderate sessions. Discover how just minutes a day can transform your heart health.
Choir singing reduces heart attack risk through feel-good chemicals
Groundbreaking research reveals that regular choir singing releases feel-good chemicals that significantly reduce stress and improve cardiovascular health, potentially lowering heart attack risk.
Long COVID symptoms hid deadly heart tumour
A British woman's persistent dizziness and blackouts were initially dismissed as Long COVID, until a shocking diagnosis revealed a rare and potentially fatal heart tumour that required emergency surgery.
Smell test could predict heart disease risk in older adults
Groundbreaking research suggests that a simple smell test could help identify older adults at higher risk of heart disease, offering a potential early warning system for cardiovascular health.
Coffee Medication Warning: Heart Attack Risk
A qualified pharmacist reveals the dangerous medications you should never take with coffee - from heart pills to antidepressants. Discover the potentially fatal combinations lurking in your morning routine.
Late Nights and Chaotic Eating Increase Heart Disease Risk
Groundbreaking research reveals how irregular sleep patterns and unpredictable meal times could be silently damaging your cardiovascular health. Experts warn these common modern habits pose serious risks.
Sleep Duration Linked to Heart Disease Risk
Groundbreaking research reveals how your sleep duration could be silently impacting your heart health, with both too little and too much sleep posing significant risks.
Fit surgeon's heart attack warning shocks medical world
A leading transplant doctor who considered himself the 'fittest in the hospital' shares his shocking heart attack experience and vital warning about hidden cardiac risks that can affect anyone.
Tesco first UK supermarket with store defibrillators
Tesco becomes the first UK supermarket to install defibrillators in all large stores, launching a groundbreaking partnership with British Heart Foundation to save lives nationwide.
Neck size may predict heart disease risk, study finds
Groundbreaking research suggests measuring neck circumference could be a simple yet effective way to assess cardiovascular health risks in British adults.
UK surgeons pioneer revolutionary heart repair technique
Groundbreaking new surgical approach developed by UK doctors offers hope for thousands born with complex heart defects, significantly improving survival rates and quality of life.
Daily Habit That Saves Your Heartbeats Revealed
New research reveals how one straightforward daily practice can significantly reduce your resting heart rate and improve cardiovascular health. Discover the science-backed method that doctors are calling a 'game-changer' for heart wellness.
Weight loss drug slashes heart risk beyond pounds shed
Groundbreaking research shows semaglutide-based medications significantly reduce cardiovascular events regardless of weight loss, transforming how doctors view obesity treatment.
Weight loss jabs slash heart risk in UK study
Groundbreaking research reveals popular weight loss injections Wegovy and Ozempic significantly reduce heart attack and stroke risks, offering dual benefits for millions struggling with obesity.
Neck measurement reveals hidden heart attack risk
Groundbreaking research reveals how a simple neck measurement could predict your risk of stroke and heart attack years before symptoms appear. Discover this crucial health indicator that doctors are calling a game-changer in preventative medicine.
Newcastle AI predicts heart attacks years early
Groundbreaking NHS research from Newcastle University reveals how artificial intelligence can analyse routine heart scans to predict future cardiac events with unprecedented accuracy, potentially saving thousands of lives across the UK.
Heart Radio's Simon Beale survives major heart attack
Heart Radio presenter Simon Beale shares his terrifying near-death experience after suffering a massive heart attack, revealing how it transformed his perspective on life and health.
Silent Heart Condition Millions Don't Know They Have
Groundbreaking research reveals a hidden cardiovascular epidemic affecting countless adults. Discover the subtle symptoms and why early detection could save your life.
Britain's Silent Killer: 460 Daily Heart Disease Deaths
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's second biggest killer disease is being dangerously overlooked despite devastating death toll and rising cases across the UK.
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