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Health boss backs hospital over fungal infection cases

Queensland's health chief says he would undergo a heart transplant at a Brisbane hospital after five patients suffered fungal infections at the facility.

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Genetic Testing Can Identify Patients With Family History Of High Cholesterol

New research has found that genetic screening can identify these patients and make them candidates for treatment.

Zenger

Study Finds Daily Aspirin Use May Prevent Bowel Cancer

Daily aspirin use may reduce risk of bowel cancer, new study reveals

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'Fit and healthy' postman, 46, died after London doctors failed to spot blood clot

Family pays tribute to 'kind' man who died following surgery at Queen's Hospital in Romford

Evening Standard

Got Hypertension? Study Says Taking 1 Teaspoon Less Salt Daily Is As Effective As Pressure Medications

The study suggests that by lowering salt intake, nearly everyone, including those on medications for hypertension, can reduce their blood pressure.

Medical Daily

For the first time, gene-editing provides hints for lowering cholesterol

Researchers report the first results from a study testing the revolutionary gene-editing technique known as CRISPR for cutting high cholesterol.

WEKU

At charity event in Bengaluru, Gavaskar raises awareness about congenital heart defects

Sunil Gavaskar, veteran cricketer & Chair of Heart to Heart Foundation, hosted charity dinner in Bengaluru to enable free pediatric heart surgeries. He said it was more fulfilling than his cricketing career & The Rotary Club of Bangalore auctioned his memorabilia to raise funds. He also expressed hope that Rohit…

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Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds

A new large study finds that the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20% in certain patients

The Independent UK

First heart transplant through VA-Northwestern Medicine collaboration goes to Navy vet

Dwayne Patterson served aboard the USS Carl Vinson. His heart transplant was at Northwestern Medicine, which operates a clinic at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago to treat advanced heart failure.

Chicago Sun-Times

People never visited by loved ones more likely to die earlier, study finds

Those who do not see friends or family are 77% more likely to die of any cause – and even monthly visits can make big difference

The Guardian - UK

Lack of friend or family visits linked to increased death risk

Researchers said people should try visit friends and loved ones at least once a month.

The Independent UK

Any activity, however small, is better for health than sitting down, study finds

Moderate to vigorous exercise is the most beneficial for heart health, followed by light exercise, sleeping or standing.

The Independent UK

Flexible working can significantly improve heart health, study shows

US researchers suggest that better work-life balance particular beneficial for those over 45 or at higher risk

The Guardian - UK

Study Shows Flexible Work Hours Lower Heart Attack Risk By Up To 10 Years

Flexible working hours can reduce heart attack risk by up to 10 years, benefiting older employees and those with higher risk

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Virtual Meetings Leave Participants Bored And Sleepy, Study Finds

Aalto University research reveals lack of stimuli and cognitive cues in virtual meetings lead to drowsiness

The Guardian - UK

Scientists name eight measures that can slow ageing by up to six years

Measures including healthy sleep and regular exercise may slow pace of body’s biological ageing

The Independent UK

Eight health and lifestyle measures ‘can slow biological ageing by six years’

Those with high cardiovascular health were found to be about six years younger biologically compared with their chronological age.

The Guardian - UK

Should I worry about my salt intake?

Salt, AKA sodium chloride, has been used to preserve food and enhance flavours for thousands of years. Can it really be a health hazard?

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It’s time to fall back: What the return to standard time means for you and how to cope

Gaining an hour of sleep has its benefits, but many aren’t fans of the early sunset.

Evening Standard

World's second person to receive pig-heart transplant dies weeks after procedure

Mr Faucett was ineligible for a traditional heart when he received the genetically modified pig heart in September

The Guardian - UK

NHS prevents thousands of strokes with blood-thinning drug push

Rapid rollout of anticoagulant drugs to people with atrial fibrillation saved 4,000 lives since January 2022, says NHS chief

The Independent UK

Thousands of lives saved by ‘transformative’ drugs rollout, says NHS

Direct oral anticoagulants are used to treat the heart condition atrial fibrillation, which can lead to strokes.

Zenger

Piling On The Pounds During Pregnancy Can Raise Risk Of Dying Young

Those who gain more than the now-recommended amount of weight during pregnancy had a higher risk of death from heart disease or diabetes.

The Independent UK

Man dies weeks after receiving world’s second pig heart transplant

Navy veteran Lawrence Faucette, 58, survived for six weeks post-operation

The Hindu

No scientific evidence to prove that COVID-affected should not exert themselves: C.N. Manjunath

Contradicting Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya’s advice to those who had suffered from COVID-19 infection to not exert themselves too much while exercising and to stay away from hard labour for some time, C.N. Manjunath, director of the State-run Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, said there is no scientific…

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