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Put another way, less than 1 percent of the deaths from sudden cardiac arrest were related to sex. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sex rarely makes heart stop beating

When sex-related cases of cardiac arrest do occur, it's possible the patients might have had undiagnosed or untreated...

14 Nov 2017 12:26 PM

The perimenopause stage is characterised by a sharp decline in oestrogen levels.

Going through menopause? Take care of your heart health

Research notes only 1.7 per cent of study population adhered to three components of "Healthy Lifestyle Score" throughout...

29 Nov 2018 8:18 AM

Aggressive breast cancers can be caught early, without excessive recalls or biopsies. (Photo: Pixabay)

Breast cancer survivors may die of heart disease, doctors warn

Chemotherapy can weaken heart muscle, some newer medicines can increase risk of heart failure, radiation can cause heart...

8 Feb 2018 2:41 AM

Even if you are at a high genetic risk, you can improve your chances of remaining in good cardiovascular health by doing exercise. (Photo: Pixabay)

When heart disease runs in the family, exercise tied to lower risk

Exercise appeared linked to a lower risk of heart problems even after researchers accounted for factors like age,...

15 April 2018 2:38 PM

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Canine buddies

Not only do children who grow up with pets have less risk of allergies and asthma, many also learn responsibility,...

4 April 2018 6:47 PM

Parvalbumin, a protein found in different fish species, helps prevent development of Parkinsons disease-related protein structures. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Eating fish twice a week may keep your heart healthy'

Emphasis should be placed on eating oily fish like salmon, mackerel, herring, lake trout, sardines or albacore tuna.

17 May 2018 1:14 PM

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health. (Photo: Pixabay)

Long-term antibiotic use harmful for women, study suggests

Taking antibiotics for two or more months was also associated with a 58 per cent higher risk of death from...

24 March 2018 7:37 AM

The increased hypertension risk was additive and dependent on the severity of veterans injuries. (Photo: Pixabay)

Severe combat wounds, PTSD tied to high blood pressure

The increased hypertension risk was additive and dependent on the severity of veteran's injuries.

23 March 2018 9:59 AM

The disease underlies heart disease and causes the arteries to become narrowed. (Photo: Pixabay)

Grilled, roasted meat may up high BP risk: study

The disease underlies heart disease and causes the arteries to become narrowed.

22 March 2018 12:42 PM

Potentially inappropriate or unnecessary medications included sleeping tablets, pain drugs, depression drugs and acid reflux drugs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study reveals depression in older adults linked to memory problems

It may be possible that treatment may also reduce thinking and memory problems.

10 May 2018 12:52 PM

The discrepancy between cholesterol screening and medical treatment was most pronounced in younger patients. (Photo: Pixabay)

Not many people treated for high cholesterol levels

Young adults may be less likely to think that they are at risk of cardiovascular disease.

27 March 2018 7:31 AM

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Flavoured additives in e-cigarettes can cause heart damage

E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that heat a liquid and produce an aerosol that is inhaled.

15 Jun 2018 4:16 AM