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Adults with mental disorders at higher risk of stroke or heart attack

Some mental health conditions can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke in younger adults by a factor of three, new research shows.

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Which countries in Europe have the healthiest diets?

It’s no secret that some countries eat better than others - but which are some of the healthiest in Europe?

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Doctors are testing radiation to cure a major cause of cardiac arrest

Radiation normally reserved for cancer patients is being tested on 400 patients to see if it helps repair misfiring heart cells.

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Air pollution linked to dangerous heart conditions in major study

Using data from 2,025 hospitals in China, researchers found air pollution raises the risk of irregular heartbeat.

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Long COVID sufferers at higher risk of heart problems and death

New research reveals the alarming effects of long COVID, including higher mortality rates and long-term health risks including heart problems.

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This AI-powered defibrillator is designed to save lives at home

The device made by French company, Lifeaz, is fully automatic and can give vocal commands in case of an emergency.

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Extreme temperatures increase the risk of dying from heart diseases

Heart disease is the biggest cause of death worldwide - and climate change may be fueling the risks.

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AI predicts 10-year risk of heart attack or stroke from a single X-ray

Advances in AI are making it possible for researchers to use more data from X-ray imaging to predict future health risks.

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New 3D probe can help doctors better repair babies' hearts

The probe helps surgeons examine the functioning of the heart and the quality of surgery with great precision - even if the patients weigh only 5 kg.

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‘Heart in a box’ device slashes heart transplant waiting lists

The box pumps blood through hearts that have stopped beating, to “reanimate” them so they can be used for transplants.

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Having this blood type may increase your risk of stroke

Can blood type predict your risk of having a stroke? A new study shows some groups may be more at risk than others.

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This new tool could edit DNA to cure inherited heart defects

The technology works by targeting “faulty” copies of genes that cause a defect that weakens the heart muscles.

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These nanotech 'e-tattoos' could one day help monitor your health

Its developers say the tech is still in its early stages, but one day it can offer a non-intrusive and personalised way to monitor health conditions.

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Could this gel help repair damaged hearts and avoid transplants?

Scientists are trialling a special gel that acts as a scaffold for stem cells to help the heart regenerate after injury.

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Quitting smoking could give you five more years of healthy life

People with heart disease who quit smoking could gain the same benefit as those taking multiple medications, new research finds.

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Could Google detect diseases from smartphone mics and photos?

Google's health AI team is exploring whether your phone's mics and photos can pick up signs of heart diseases and diabetes.

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US doctors transplant pig heart into human in world-first surgery

The groundbreaking surgery marks the latest step in the decades-long quest to one day use animal organs for life-saving transplants in humans.

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The first Europe-made artificial heart has been implanted in Italy

A bioprosthetic heart made by French company Carmat has been implanted in a patient in Naples marking its first commercial sale and use.

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CDC: COVID-19 vaccines beneficial despite rare heart inflammation

U.S. health officials are strengthening cautions about a rare side effect of some COVID-19 vaccines — chest pain and heart inflammation, mostly seen in teenagers and young adults

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Working over 55 hours a week 'increases risk of stroke & heart deaths'

The first global analysis of its kind from the World Health Organization and the International Labour Organization found working more than 55 hours per week increased the risk of stroke and heart disease.