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Ozempic could help overweight people with heart failure, study finds

Previous research showed those with heart disease could be helped by weight loss drug semaglutide

The Independent UK

Constipation increases your risk of a heart attack, new study finds – and not just on the toilet

If you Google the terms “constipation” and “heart attack” it’s not long before the name Elvis Presley crops up. Elvis had a longstanding history of chronic constipation and it’s believed he was straining very hard to poo, which then led to a fatal heart attack.

The Conversation

Richard Simmons' Cause Of Death Revealed: Accidental Fall And Heart Disease

Learn about Richard Simmons' cause of death and the circumstances surrounding his passing. Toxicology report showed no substances in his system.

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Can Constipation Affect Heart Disease Risk? Know What A New Study Says

People who have constipation face more than twice the risk of a major cardiac event when compared to those without the condition, the study revealed.

Medical Daily

Heart disease is rampant in parts of the rural South. Researchers are hitting the road to learn why

Public health experts from some of the nation’s leading research universities have deployed a massive medical trailer to rural parts of the South as part of an ambitious and unusual new health study

The Independent UK

Chronic High Coffee Consumption Raises Heart Disease Risk, Says Study

The study found that drinking more than 400 mg of caffeine most days raises the risk of heart disease in otherwise healthy individuals.

Medical Daily

This Simple Diet Tweak Can Increase Heart Health And Stave Off Kidney Disease

A new study shows that a diet rich in fruit and vegetables can help patients with hypertension, and can also reduce risk of kidney and heart disease.

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Hospitalization From Heart Diseases Raises Mental Health Risk: Study

The study highlights the heightened risk for mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and self-harm, during the recovery years, especially within the first year after hospitalization for cardiovascular diseases.

Medical Daily

An elderly woman comes to hospital every second day. It breaks my heart to send her home

If frontline professionals began to remedy loneliness, who would tackle accidents, heart disease and asthma?

The Guardian - AU

Cost of England’s four biggest killer diseases could hit £86bn by 2050

Study predicts overall economic cost of cancer, heart disease, dementia and stroke will rise by 61%

The Guardian - UK

What’s the difference between ‘strep throat’ and a sore throat? We’re developing a vaccine for one of them

What’s the difference? is a new editorial product that explains the similarities and differences between commonly confused health and medical terms, and why they matter.

The Conversation

Pokemon GO Player Discovers 'Zelda-Like' Maze on Overworld Map

One Pokemon GO player discovered a maze on the game's overworld map that was later found to be a symbol for heart disease awareness and prevention.

Player One

UK teenagers get two-thirds of their calories from ultra-processed foods – new study

Humans have been processing food for thousands of years. While some processing can increase food’s safety and shelf-life, consuming lots of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is linked to health issues such as obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

The Conversation

Shock study finds ultra-processed foods account for two-thirds of children’s calories

UPFs have been linked to poor health, such as through an increased risk of obesity and heart disease

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Is it still a good idea to take aspirin to prevent heart disease? Here’s what the evidence says

You might have heard that taking a daily low-dose aspirin can reduce your risk of developing heart disease. But, unless you have been told to take aspirin by your doctor, recent news should make you think again, because, for many, the risks outweigh the benefits.

Inverse

The Forgotten Factor Driving Rising Asthma Rates, Developmental Delays, and Cognitive Declines

Our environments play a crucial role in chronic conditions like heart disease, says physician Rosalind J. Wright.

Medical Daily

Depression During Pregnancy, Post-Delivery Raises Heart Disease Risk: Study

Perinatal depression in women elevates the likelihood of cardiovascular disease for up to two decades, the study revealed.

Woman & Home

These are 32 snacks you should avoid on a healthy diet

Want to upgrade your nutrition? Beware of the snacks you should avoid when you're feeling hungry...

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The loneliness trap: it is said to be as bad as smoking. So will it shorten my lifespan?

Lonely people are more likely to get heart disease, strokes, anxiety, depression, dementia … Add it all up, and they’re 26% more likely to die early. How do you avoid joining the unhappy millions?

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The link between UPFs and cardiac health

"Much of the media coverage has focused on the apparent health risks associated with eating fake meats . . ."

The Conversation

Are plant-based burgers really bad for your heart? Here’s what’s behind the scary headlines

We’re hearing a lot about ultra-processed foods and the health effects of eating too many. And we know plant-based foods are popular for health or other reasons.

Medical Daily

Ultra-Processed Plant Food Raises Risk Of Heart Diseases, Related Deaths: Study

Researchers discovered that ultra-processed plant-based foods do not offer health benefits and are actually linked to an increased risk of heart disease and heart-related mortality.

The Conversation

How a culturally informed model of care helped First Nations patients with heart disease

A First Nations child born in Australia today can expect to live eight to nine years less than a non-Indigenous child born on the same day.

The Conversation

1 in 5 deaths are caused by heart disease, but what else are Australians dying from?

Nobody dies in good health, at least in their final moments. But to think the causes of death are easy to count or that there is generally a single reason somebody passes is an oversimplification.

AAP

Australia's leading cause of death revealed

The majority of deaths in Australia have multiple causes but heart disease contributed more than any other, research shows.

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