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A study found younger adults with mental health disorders have a higher risk of heart attack or stroke

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Some mental health conditions can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke in younger adults by a factor of three, new research shows.

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The world’s first clinical trial of lab-grown blood has begun in the UK, offering hope for patients who rely on frequent blood transfusions to manage their disease.

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Transfusions with the red blood cells grown in a laboratory could transform the lives of patients with sickle cell disease.

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'Heart in a box' device keeps hearts that have stopped beating viable for longer.

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An retinal test could predict a future heart attack

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Can your blood type predict your risk of having a stroke?

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Can blood type predict your risk of having a stroke? A new study shows some groups may be more at risk than others.

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Image shows a drone from Swedish company Everdrone. The country is trialling drone delivered defibrillators that are integrated with emergency services.

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This Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 photo shows a bottle of aspirin in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

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A woman covers her face as air pollution reaches dangerous levels in Skopje

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Lack of progress in reducing early deaths from chronic diseases could cause the majority of UN member states to miss the 2030 deadline, according to the Lancet.

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