The Latest Breaking News on Heart Disease

Light exercise ‘could reverse high cholesterol caused by sedentary childhood’

Increased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, research suggests.

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023

CPR can be lifesaving for some, futile for others. Here's what makes the difference

If someone young and healthy collapses, the treatment is a no-brainer. As we age or suffer serious health problems, there may come a point where it would do more harm than good.

WEKU · Dec 12, 2023

From Warnie with love, free heart checks at the MCG

Cricket fans at the MCG for the Boxing Day Test will be able to get a free heart test courtesy of their hometown hero - the late king-of-spin Shane Warne.

AAP · Dec 12, 2023

Study finds how surgery beneficial is for some children with mild sleep-disordered breathing

Researchers discovered that surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids in children with snoring and minor breathing issues during sleep seemed to enhance their sleep, quality of life, and blood pressure a year after surgery. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 7, 2023

A young nurse suffered cardiac arrest while training on the condition. Fellow nurses saved her life

A 23-year-old woman who recently started her first nursing job at a New Hampshire hospital was attending a training session on cardiac arrest when she, herself, suffered the medical emergency

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

Is sleeping on your stomach bad for you? Yes, but you can fix that — here’s how

Sleeping on your stomach can cause back, neck, and shoulder pain. But the right mattress can help with all that.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 6, 2023

Eye scans provide vital information about kidney health: Study

According to studies, 3D eye scans can give critical information about kidney health that can assist in tracking disease progression. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 5, 2023

SVIMS, Tirupati is laying focus on cardiac and cancer care, says its Director and Vice-Chancellor

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), the super specialty hospital being run by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), is laying an enhanced focus on tackling cardiac disorders and cancer care, while adequate thrust will also be given on preventive care through screening services. The paradigm shift in core focus…

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

What is sleep debt and can it ever really be paid back?

Sleep debt, also known as sleep deficit, is when you get less sleep than your body needs. It's possible to pay back some sleep debt, but not all. Here's how.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 2, 2023

Study finds viable therapy for heart arrhythmias

In a study led by Guadalupe Sabio and Jose Jalife at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid, researchers discovered a new signalling pathway connected with the development of ventricular fibrillation, a type of arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 2, 2023