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Heart/Cardiac diseases

WHOOP there it is: McIlroy's heart rate tells the real Masters story

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 12, 2026 Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy celebrates on the green on the 18th hole after winning The Masters REUTERS/Mike Segar
Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 12, 2026 Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy celebrates on the green on the 18th hole after winning The Masters REUTERS/Mike Segar

Tiger Woods on players' minds as Masters week begins

Golf - The 150th Open Championship - Old Course, St Andrews, Scotland, Britain - July 15, 2022 Tiger Woods of the U.S. reacts on the 18th during the second round REUTERS/Paul Childs/File Photo
Golf - The 150th Open Championship - Old Course, St Andrews, Scotland, Britain - July 15, 2022 Tiger Woods of the U.S. reacts on the 18th during the second round REUTERS/Paul Childs/File Photo

Reedie, influential Olympic and anti-doping figure, dies at 84

Craig Reedie, President of the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) attends the WADA Symposium in Ecublens near Lausanne, Switzerland, March 13, 2019. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
Craig Reedie, President of the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) attends the WADA Symposium in Ecublens near Lausanne, Switzerland, March 13, 2019. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

Brazilian Oscar retires at 34 with cardiac issues

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Copa Libertadores - Group Stage - Sao Paulo v Libertad - Estadio Morumbi, Sao Paulo, Brazil - May 14, 2025 Sao Paulo's Oscar during the warm up REUTERS/Thiago Bernardes/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Copa Libertadores - Group Stage - Sao Paulo v Libertad - Estadio Morumbi, Sao Paulo, Brazil - May 14, 2025 Sao Paulo's Oscar during the warm up REUTERS/Thiago Bernardes/File Photo

Ex-Brazil and Chelsea midfielder Oscar retires with heart problem

Sao Paulo midfielder Oscar (left) in action against Libertad midfielder Alvaro Campuzano in May 2025, during group stage matches for the Copa Libertadores.
Sao Paulo midfielder Oscar (left) in action against Libertad midfielder Alvaro Campuzano in May 2025, during group stage matches for the Copa Libertadores.

Maradona's former home is transformed into a soup kitchen in Argentina

People cook stew for residents of the working-class neighbourhood of Villa Fiorito at a soup kitchen set up in the house where late soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona spent his early childhood, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 26, 2026. REUTERS/Miguel Lo Bianco
People cook stew for residents of the working-class neighbourhood of Villa Fiorito at a soup kitchen set up in the house where late soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona spent his early childhood, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 26, 2026. REUTERS/Miguel Lo Bianco

Irregular heartbeat? It could be a heart condition that greatly increases the risk of stroke

Mr Tan Check Wan (left) was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation over two decades ago.
Mr Tan Check Wan (left) was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation over two decades ago.

Jailed Cuban activist ends 48-day hunger strike after heart attack

Roilan Alvarez Rensoler began his hunger strike after being detained on Jan 31 on charges of "propaganda against the constitutional order".
Roilan Alvarez Rensoler began his hunger strike after being detained on Jan 31 on charges of "propaganda against the constitutional order".

Horse racing-Unhappy Mullins threatens to stop bringing best horses to Cheltenham

Horse Racing - Cheltenham Festival - Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Britain - March 12, 2026 Heart Wood ridden by Darragh O'Keeffe in action on their way to winning the 16:00 Ryanair Chase Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
Horse Racing - Cheltenham Festival - Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Britain - March 12, 2026 Heart Wood ridden by Darragh O'Keeffe in action on their way to winning the 16:00 Ryanair Chase Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

Second chances: He had 4 cardiac arrests by age 32, now wants to share his love of golf

Mr Wee He Sheng, a survivor of four cardiac arrests, at Orchid Country Club.
Mr Wee He Sheng, a survivor of four cardiac arrests, at Orchid Country Club.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.