The Latest Breaking News on Heart Disease

Is lactate testing worthwhile for amateur athletes?

Pro riders have long used blood lactate to guide training and now amateur athletes are following suit. Rob Kemp investigates a growing fitness trend

Cycling Weekly · Sep 4, 2024

Regular Cellphone Use Tied To Heart Disease: Smokers, Diabetics At Greater Risk, Says Study

The increased heart disease risk is partly due to the poor sleep, psychological distress, and neuroticism associated with mobile use, the research revealed.

Medical Daily · Sep 4, 2024

Endometriosis Raises Women's Risk Of Heart Attacks, Strokes: Study

The study revealed that those with endometriosis face a 20% higher risk of serious cardiac events, including heart attacks and strokes.

Medical Daily · Sep 3, 2024

Single Blood Test Could Predict Women's Heart Disease Risk Over 30 Years: Study

Researchers suggest that a one-time measurement of three biomarkers could accurately forecast the risk of major cardiovascular events in the decades to come.

Medical Daily · Sep 2, 2024

Weight-loss drugs ‘slow down the ageing process’, scientists suggest

Semaglutide – contained in Ozempic and Wegovy – has ‘far-reaching benefits’, with people dying at lower rate from all causes

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2024

New hope on heart disease as science offers early detection and prevention

Programme that monitored thousands of women leads to findings that could lead to better health outcomes for decades to come

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2024

Scientists reveal best time to take high blood pressure tablets

Researchers said they have found ‘conclusive evidence’ that taking BP medicine in the evening is no better than taking it in the morning.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2024

Heart disease breakthrough as ‘gene silencer’ drug shows promise

Researchers found the risk of death and recurring ‘cardiovascular events’ – such as heart attacks or strokes – were reduced by 28% overall

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024

Take high blood pressure tablets at a time that best suits you, scientists say

Researchers said they have found ‘conclusive evidence’ that taking BP medicine in the evening is no better than taking it in the morning.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024

Life saving NHS health checks to be offered at work

More than 130,000 people will receive health checks to help free up NHS appointments

Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2024