The Latest Breaking News on Heart Disease

New blood test reduces risk of heart attacks and death in at-risk group – study

The research was funded by the British Heart Foundation.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

Enzyme therapy approved for rare genetic condition in babies

Wolman disease is thought to occur in one in every 350,000 births.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023

Prevent the preventable

I had been conducting awareness sessions on preventing heart diseases, but a friend's husband's heart attack made me doubt their effectiveness. Despite greater understanding of risk factors, heart attack patients are getting younger. My husband reminded me that doctors are meant to teach, so I changed my strategy to "catch…

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

Long-term use of ADHD drugs could bring higher risk of heart diseases – study

The Swedish research included a number of drugs prescribed to NHS patients.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023

Study discovers new target for therapy of pulmonary hypertension

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine's South Bend regional campus, working with colleagues at the University of Notre Dame, have discovered a new therapeutic target for pulmonary hypertension, a type of high blood pressure that affects the blood vessels in the lungs. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 22, 2023

Who is Dr Victor Chang? Google Doodle honours pioneering surgeon

Gifted heart surgeon remembered for his significant contributions to cardiology

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023

Heart patients hit the gym to dispel exercise warning

Heart patients who were told to avoid all exercise growing up have hit the gym in a bid to see if ignoring old advice could boost their health.

AAP · Nov 17, 2023

Man dies after waiting for hospital bed in ambulance

Queensland's health minister says a full clinical review is under way after a grandfather allegedly spent hours in an ambulance waiting for a hospital bed.

AAP · Nov 17, 2023

When getting blood pressure taken at doctor’s office, how you sit matters

The researchers concluded that the difference in results was large enough to misclassify millions of people as having hypertension when it was actually in the normal range.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 16, 2023

Scientists reveal what you should have for breakfast to reduce heart attack risk

The study also found that replacing butter with olive oil could reduce the risk of heart disease

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023