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Blood pressure breakthrough: Garlic supplement as effective as medication, study finds
High blood pressure causes around 7.5 million deaths around the world each year.
Cancer
High blood pressure tablets recalled amid fears of cancer-causing ingredient
High blood pressure tablets recalled amid fears of cancer-causing ingredient
The medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and other heart-related disorders.
Health Issues
Cheers! Moderate drinking not harmful for over-65s with heart failure
Cheers! Moderate drinking not harmful for over-65s with heart failure
A new study has revealed a survival benefit for moderate drinkers compared with those who abstained from alcohol.
Celebrity
‘Miracle drugs saved her life’: Kerri-Anne Kennerley recalls mum’s stroke
‘Miracle drugs saved her life’: Kerri-Anne Kennerley recalls mum’s stroke
Her mum left her birthday meal in an ambulance.
Health Issues
Risk of heart attack higher on Christmas Eve, study claims
Risk of heart attack higher on Christmas Eve, study claims
More than 400,000 Australians have had a heart attack at some time in their lives.
Heart Health
Doctors told to prescribe higher doses of statins to patients
Baby Boomers around the world take statins as a way of lowering cholesterol.
Heart Health
A quick, free tool that can check your risk of heart disease
A quick, free tool that can check your risk of heart disease
Heart disease is called the ‘silent killer’ because the seriousness of the condition often isn’t picked up until it’s too late.
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Starts at 60 with Bupa Australia
Heart Health
Australians forking out $100M on high cholesterol medication
Australians forking out $100M on high cholesterol medication
High Cholesterol is a major risk factor of heart disease and ischaemic stroke.
Heart Health
Fish oil derived drug reduces risk of heart attack and stroke: Study
Fish oil derived drug reduces risk of heart attack and stroke: Study
Previous studies found fish oil supplements didn't reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Diabetes
Half of all deaths caused by just four health risk factors: Study
Half of all deaths caused by just four health risk factors: Study
It was found that 51.5 per cent of deaths were the result of the four risk factors.
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