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Space

How-to guide for CPR in space may help treat astronaut cardiac arrest

Nobody has experienced cardiac arrest in space yet, but such a medical emergency might occur in future – and now we have some tips for how to handle the problem

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Humans

We may be able to tell someone's heart rate just by looking at them

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Health

Fatal cardiac arrests could be hiding opioid overdose deaths in the US

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Some babies who were born prematurely have weaker hearts as adults

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Some babies who were born prematurely have weaker hearts as adults

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Blood pressure elderly

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Blood pressure drugs may do more harm than good for some older people

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Coronavirus: Risk of death rises with age, diabetes and heart disease

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Coronavirus: Risk of death rises with age, diabetes and heart disease

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Pumping cold water inside the body could help after heart attacks

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Pumping cold water inside the body could help after heart attacks

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How signals from the heart influence our thoughts, emotions and memory

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Exercise can help lower your risk of cardiovascular disease

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Cholesterol levels predict if under-45s will ever have heart disease

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AI can predict if you'll die soon – but we've no idea how it works

Technology

AI can predict if you'll die soon – but we've no idea how it works

Artificial intelligence can predict a person’s chances of dying within a year by looking at heart test results, but doctors can't work out what patterns it’s picking up

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Health

Taking blood pressure drugs at night may make them more effective

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Mind

Your heartbeat may shape how likely you are to have a car crash

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Health

High blood pressure in your 40s linked to smaller brain size at 70

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Technology

Smartwatch app that soothes the nerves helps improve exam results

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