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Heart/Cardiac diseases

Support group founder who empowers cardiac patients to heal together among S’pore’s silent heroes

Magdalene Chia was one of five everyday individuals honored at the 13th Singapore Silent Heroes Awards, receiving the Heart of Humanity accolade.
Magdalene Chia was one of five everyday individuals honored at the 13th Singapore Silent Heroes Awards, receiving the Heart of Humanity accolade.

‘Not enough sleep’: Taiwan TV host Blackie Chen on likely cause of his heart attack

Taiwanese artiste Blackie Chen (centre) with his wife Christine Fan (third from left) and good friend Wang Leehom (second from right) in a photo shared on social media on Sept 17.
Taiwanese artiste Blackie Chen (centre) with his wife Christine Fan (third from left) and good friend Wang Leehom (second from right) in a photo shared on social media on Sept 17.

Taiwan TV host Blackie Chen, 49, in ICU after suffering a heart attack

Taiwanese artiste Blackie Chen suffered a heart attack on Sept 15.
Taiwanese artiste Blackie Chen suffered a heart attack on Sept 15.

Zverev hails mother’s belief after US Open triumph

Germany’s Alexander Zverev celebrates with the trophy after winning the men’s singles final.
Germany’s Alexander Zverev celebrates with the trophy after winning the men’s singles final.

Device placed under breastbone delivers life-saving shocks to restore heart rhythm

Coeus Lee, 20, is one of the first patients in Singapore to receive an extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.
Coeus Lee, 20, is one of the first patients in Singapore to receive an extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.

One dies in wildfire as Turkey continues containment effort

Napoli's McTominay to miss Arsenal clash after successful heart procedure

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Scotland v Morocco - Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S. - June 19, 2026 Scotland's Scott McTominay shoots at goal IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Paul Rutherford/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Scotland v Morocco - Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S. - June 19, 2026 Scotland's Scott McTominay shoots at goal IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Paul Rutherford/File Photo

Novartis stock falls nearly 4% as heart-drug failure deepens setbacks

Swiss drugmaker Novartis’ latest twin disappointments follow the success of its multiple sclerosis pill remibrutinib in two late-stage trials.
Swiss drugmaker Novartis’ latest twin disappointments follow the success of its multiple sclerosis pill remibrutinib in two late-stage trials.

Napoli’s Scott McTominay ruled out for a month due to heart problem

Napoli star Scott McTominay has developed a “mild, benign arrhythmia,” a condition that causes irregular heartbeat.
Napoli star Scott McTominay has developed a “mild, benign arrhythmia,” a condition that causes irregular heartbeat.

Europe's Solheim Cup captain Nordqvist announces playing retirement

Aug 20, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN;  Anna Nordqvist putts on the 10th green during the first round of the CPKC Women's Open golf tournament at Royal Mayfair Golf Club.  Mandatory Credit: James Maclennan-Imagn Images
Aug 20, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN;  Anna Nordqvist putts on the 10th green during the first round of the CPKC Women's Open golf tournament at Royal Mayfair Golf Club.  Mandatory Credit: James Maclennan-Imagn Images

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