The Latest Breaking News on Heart Disease

Special report: As delays in NHS cardiology services soar, experts and doctors warn patients are dying and coming to harm as they’re left languishing waiting for specialist care, writes Rebecca Thomas

A recent study found that while fizzy drinks significantly raise your risk of stroke, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation, occasional sweet treats may not do much harm.

Leaked memo reveals that, in the West Midlands, category three and four patients will be asked if they can make their own way to an emergency department

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Greg Hutton, 62, wants to see changes to Nice guidance after surviving two bouts of endocarditis, a serious and often fatal heart infection.

Thousands of people reported doing no regular exercise

Bursts of intense movement such as climbing stairs can make big difference to health, finds UK Biobank research

Some 22,368 people reported doing no regular exercise or going for a walk once a week.

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Researchers have found that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tablets containing both estrogen and progestogen may increase the risk of heart disease and blood clots in menopausal women.

The study found that individuals with irregular sleep patterns had a 26% higher risk of experiencing a major cardiovascular event compared to those with a regular sleep-wake cycle, while those with moderately irregular sleep patterns were 8% more likely to face the same risk.