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Essential science: Link between heart disease and climate change By Tim Sandle It may not seem the most immediate connection, but new medical research has drawn a connection between climate change and an increase in the proportion of babies born with heart defects.

Essential Science: Physical activity is better than weight loss By Tim Sandle New research has found that for those with coronary heart disease that physical activity is more important weight loss in terms of life expectancy following diagnosis of the disease.

Lasers used to detect heart attacks By Tim Sandle Patients at risk from heart problems can have these risks detected earlier due to the application of laser technology. Through the use of near-infrared light medics can identify high-risk arterial plaques.

Short-term use of ibuprofen raises heart health concerns By Tim Sandle A new Canadian study suggests the use of ibuprofen, and other common non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), increases the risk of a person suffering from a heart attack. The risk is greatest during the first week of use.

Big women have greater risk of atrial fibrillation By Tim Sandle Gothenburg - Being a bigger woman may lead to heart health complications. Big women were taller, heavier, and had a greater body surface area, which means a threefold greater risk of atrial fibrillation, according to a European study.

Blood test can forecast heart attacks By Tim Sandle Boston - A new blood test has the potential to predict some types of heart attack. It has been developed at by Prevencio Inc. and evaluated at the Massachusetts General Hospital.

Drug cuts bad cholesterol to unprecedented levels By Tim Sandle London - A new breakthrough medication is being heralded by medics as a potential life-saver. The innovative new drug can prevent heart attacks and strokes by cutting bad cholesterol significantly.

Star Wars Carrie Fisher suffers cardiac arrest By Tim Sandle Los Angeles - Carrie Fisher, most famous for playing Princess Leia in various Star Wars movies, has suffered a heart attack on board an airplane bound for Los Angeles. She was in a serious condition, although this has later been described as 'stable'.

Serious health warning about NSAID medication By Tim Sandle London - A study by published by the British Medical Journal has found that people who had taken any NSAID in the previous 14 days had a 19 percent elevated risk of heart failure.

Omega-3’s lower heart attack risk By Tim Sandle A new study suggests that taking omega-3 fatty acids on a regular basis lowers the risk of having a heart attack. This is when the food supplements are taken over the longer term.

The heart attack monitor that runs on one drop of blood By Tim Sandle A new, portable device can assess patients for the risk of developing a heart attack by screening a single drop of blood. The test is also five times faster than comparable diagnostic devices.

Essential Science: Gum infections can lead to a range of other diseases By Tim Sandle Having a gum diseases can cause problems enough, leading to redness, soreness and discomfort. This, however, can be just the beginning. New research is connecting gum disease to a host of other infections.

Gender differences with heart attack survival rates By Tim Sandle A global review of gender disparities among patients in relation to heart attack survival has shown that women have double the mortality rate of men.

Newly discovered genetic error may stop heart attacks By Tim Sandle Heart attacks can be caused by lifestyle, diet and genetics. With genes, some people are at a greater risk than others. A new study has revealed a new genetic clue.

New medical app aims to fetch help for patients By Tim Sandle London - An experimental digital app tries to fetch medical help before cardiac arrest kills the person who owns a smartphone or tablet.

Lab-on-chip technology to repair heart cells By Tim Sandle Researchers have developed a "Muscle On-A-Chip" method to examine the best methods to repair damaged heart cells. A clearer understanding has been obtained for stem-cell derived treatment.

People who live in penthouses at heart attack risk By Tim Sandle Toronto - It may be a symbol of aspiration, but there is a downside. People living in penthouses are more likely to die of a heart attack, at least according to new research.

Research: Blood pressure meds should be given to all at risk By Tim Sandle London - New research suggests medics should administer blood pressure drugs to all patients at high risk of heart disease. This applies even to those who have "normal" blood pressure.

Access heart health information online By Tim Sandle The American Heart Association (AHA) has put copious amounts of heart health data online, with a view to encourage people to cut back a little over the Holiday season.

Diabetes drug effective for heart attacks and stroke By Tim Sandle An established diabetes drug produced by pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has been shown to be effective against cardiovascular diseases.

Seek, locate, destroy — Nanotech cleans up blood clots By Tim Sandle Melbourne - Scientists have used nanoparticles to eliminate blood clots in the form of a field kit to be carried by medics on reaching the scene of a suspected heart attack or stroke case.

Mix of successes and failures for Big Pharma By Tim Sandle It has been a mixed week for the pharmaceutical sector in terms of drug development, with success for Novartis and disappointing news for Boehringer and Vitae Pharma. Digital Journal reports on the latest news.

Lifestyle is the major cause of heart attacks in men By Tim Sandle The primary reason for coronary heart disease and heart attacks with men relates to lifestyle, according to a new research report.

People on heart meds need behavior changes too By Tim Sandle People who suffer heart failure and recover must take medications for the rest of their lives. Remembering to take the medication can be a problem. A researcher argues that patients must adapt their behavior rather than healthcare providers.

Can existing drugs help to combat MS? By Tim Sandle Edinburgh - Existing medications for conditions like depression and heart problems could hold the clue to treating multiple sclerosis, according to medical experts.

Study reveals young women ignore heart attack symptoms By Alyssa Sellors Heart disease is the second most common killer of women aged 30 to 55 – cancer is foremost. And for ages 65 and up, it's the most common cause of death in women.

Two emotions which massively increase risk of heart attack By Stephen Morgan A study by Australian scientists has shown that anger and anxiety increase the likelihood of having a heart attack by a startling amount.

Which is worse: Sugar or salt? By Tim Sandle London - Which is worse for you: sugar or salt? Conflicting information is presented to consumers year-on-year. A new row has erupted on this issue within the scientific community.

NYC hairdresser tests negative for Ebola By Amanda Byas New York City - A hairdresser who died after returning from West Africa, one of the Ebola-stricken nations, tested negative for the virus Wednesday, according to health officials.

Gut bacteria by-products can trigger heart failure By Tim Sandle A chemical produced by intestinal bacteria has been linked to heart failure, according to a new study. The chemical and heart risk link has been established previously, but the association with bacteria is new.

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