'Shark tank' showcase pumps new blood into heart health In an Australian-first program inspiring the world, innovators have been asked to come up with heart health solutions and pitch to a room full of investors. AAP · Mar 29, 2025
My partner doesn’t know I take Viagra – and I worry that one day it won’t work I have been struggling with erectile dysfunction ever since a bad breakup. The ‘blue pill’ works for me, but sex is still stressful The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2025
A chewing gum habit could expose you to tens of thousands of microplastics Some gum chewers could ingest around 30,000 microplastics a year The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025
Our lifesaving device for small babies is stuck in development Letters: The Nidus haemodialysis device has undergone a successful clinical trial, but there is a lack of funding to get it through regulatory approval, write Dr Heather Lambert and Dr Malcolm Coulthard The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2025
Pairing Two Drugs May Prevent Over 330,000 Annual Deaths A recent study suggests a simple two-pill combination for cholesterol management that's not only effective but could save over 330,000 lives each year. Medical Daily · Mar 24, 2025
One state won't leave cardiac arrest survival to chance People who suffer cardiac arrest are more likely to survive the medical condition in one Australian state than almost anywhere else in the world. AAP · Mar 24, 2025
The truth about cholesterol: 12 things you need to know – from eggs to weight to statins What is good and bad cholesterol? Should you remove fat from your diet? And what about shellfish? Experts explain it all The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2025
My biggest fear was not waking up – Roger Black reflects on heart surgery Roger Black was diagnosed with a heart condition at the age of 11, but won three Olympic medals. The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025
Healthy Woman Warns Of Heart Attack Signs She Felt A Week Before Even those without a history of heart problems can experience subtle, often overlooked symptoms, suggests the story of a middle-aged healthy woman from Texas. Medical Daily · Mar 20, 2025
Australia’s growing heatwave threat is putting strain on people’s hearts, study warns Nearly 50,000 years of healthy life are lost annually to cardiovascular disease caused by heat The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025
Voices: Sorry, Wes – my A&E is full of people having a mental health crisis COMMENT: The health secretary is wrong to suggest that doctors are overdiagnosing patients with psychiatric conditions – it’s just not in our own best interest to reach for the prescription pad and sign them off work, says Dr Ammad Butt The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025
Surgeon Botches Nearly 100 Surgeries, Removing Wrong Bones Leaving Patients In Pain The botched operations left the patients in constant pain and disability for years, even after multiple corrective surgeries. Medical Daily · Mar 17, 2025
Royal Family Announces Queen Mary Has Been Forced to Cancel All of Her Royal Engagements After Unexpected Illness "Her Majesty The Queen, like many others right now, has become ill." Marie Claire · Mar 15, 2025
Weight Gain Risky For Obese, But Losing Over 10kg Raises Death Risk By 50% Researchers now found that maintaining a stable weight may benefit obese individuals more than significant weight gain or loss. Medical Daily · Mar 14, 2025
Cycling News · Mar 13, 2025 Garmin HRM-Pro Plus review: More than just a heart rate monitor An excellent choice for multi-sport performance data fanatics
Medical Daily · Mar 13, 2025 Woman Suffers Cardiac Arrest From Common Drug Combo: Coroner Warns Of Deadly Interaction A recent coroner's report revealed that a little-known, deadly drug interaction was responsible for the woman's sudden cardiac arrest and death.
The Guardian - US · Mar 12, 2025 RFK Jr praises beef tallow on Fox News show with burger and fries Health secretary, under fire for his response to the measles outbreak, attacked seed oils in Sean Hannity interview
Cycling News · Mar 12, 2025 Garmin HRM-Fit review: An accurate, innovative and less restrictive option for women A clip-on underband strap designed for women which solves discomfort and chaffing
Cycling News · Mar 12, 2025 Garmin HRM-Dual review: Simple, straightforward and with good battery life Impressive battery life but cumbersome adjustability
The Guardian - AU · Mar 11, 2025 Australian man survives 100 days with artificial heart in world-first success Sydney surgeons ‘enormously proud’ after patient in his 40s receives the Australian-designed implant designed as a bridge before donor heart
The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025 Scientists claim major breakthrough in developing vaccine for stroke and heart attack Vaccine ‘cocktail’ protects mice against build-up of plaque in arteries
The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025 New treatment could cure one in 20 cases of high blood pressure TTT therapy burns away nodules that lead to salt buildup in body, which increases risk of stroke or heart attack
The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025 More than hot flashes: Women raise awareness about menopause symptoms and work Menopause affects about half the world’s population at some point in life
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025 NHS should offer ‘polypill’ to slash heart attack and stroke risk, experts claim The BMJ previously called the polypill strategy ‘one of the most important contributions to medicine in 50 years’
Medical Daily · Mar 5, 2025 Can Gynecological Issues Raise Risk Of Heart Diseases? Here're Two Conditions That Pose Greatest Danger A recent study revealed that two common gynecological issues are linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases.