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Treating gum disease may ward off an irregular heartbeat

Inflamed gum tissue may allow bacteria in the mouth to enter the bloodstream, which could affect the heart

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Common antibiotics can regenerate heart cells in animals

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Intermittent fasting linked to a higher risk of heart disease death

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Microplastics linked to a greater risk of heart attack and stroke

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Niacin supplements linked to greater risk of heart attacks and strokes

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Retinal images could predict future risk of heart or lung disease

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Do routine check-ups actually improve our health?

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Mild haemophilia may add an extra year or two to someone's life

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Why tending your oral microbiome is the secret to a long, healthy life

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Drone delivers defibrillators for cardiac arrest faster than ambulance

People who have gone into cardiac arrest can get treatment faster if a drone delivers a defibrillator, but there needs to be someone nearby trained in CPR, shows a trial in Sweden

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One-time CRISPR treatment could permanently lower cholesterol

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Weight-loss drug Wegovy can avert heart attacks - will this widen use?

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Just 3.5 minutes of intense activity a day may keep your heart healthy

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Tall children may be at greater risk of some forms of heart disease

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