The pros and cons of a daily polypill for over-50s
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Heart Health
This common drink increases the risk of serious heart condition, study finds
We’ve been mistaking it as a healthy choice
The ‘valuable’ test if you have high cholesterol or blood pressure
Want to know your risk of heart disease? This quick test can help, especially if you’ve stopped taking statins.
Baby dies before getting critical heart transplant
A new heart was Remy’s only chance at life after he was born with a severe genetic condition. The brave boy tragically died before his first birthday, sparking his parents to take action for an important cause.
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Lifesaving new blood test detects your heart attack risk
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Would your neighbours step in to save a life?
Paramedics are responding to more cardiac arrests than ever, as new data reveals how likely your town is to give bystander CPR.
Produce prescriptions are doing wonders for heart health, new study says
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New injection shows promising results for treating one of Australia’s biggest killers
The new formula is yet to be tested on humans but has shown positive improvements on animals.
Shock stats reveal Aussie heart attack hotspots
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