The Latest Breaking News on Heart Disease

Any activity, however small, is better for health than sitting down, study finds

Moderate to vigorous exercise is the most beneficial for heart health, followed by light exercise, sleeping or standing.

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023

Flexible working can significantly improve heart health, study shows

US researchers suggest that better work-life balance particular beneficial for those over 45 or at higher risk

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2023

Study Shows Flexible Work Hours Lower Heart Attack Risk By Up To 10 Years

Flexible working hours can reduce heart attack risk by up to 10 years, benefiting older employees and those with higher risk

Zenger · Nov 8, 2023

It’s time to fall back: What the return to standard time means for you and how to cope

Gaining an hour of sleep has its benefits, but many aren’t fans of the early sunset.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 2, 2023

World's second person to receive pig-heart transplant dies weeks after procedure

Mr Faucett was ineligible for a traditional heart when he received the genetically modified pig heart in September

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023

NHS prevents thousands of strokes with blood-thinning drug push

Rapid rollout of anticoagulant drugs to people with atrial fibrillation saved 4,000 lives since January 2022, says NHS chief

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023

Thousands of lives saved by ‘transformative’ drugs rollout, says NHS

Direct oral anticoagulants are used to treat the heart condition atrial fibrillation, which can lead to strokes.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Piling On The Pounds During Pregnancy Can Raise Risk Of Dying Young

Those who gain more than the now-recommended amount of weight during pregnancy had a higher risk of death from heart disease or diabetes.

Zenger · Nov 1, 2023

Man dies weeks after receiving world’s second pig heart transplant

Navy veteran Lawrence Faucette, 58, survived for six weeks post-operation

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

No scientific evidence to prove that COVID-affected should not exert themselves: C.N. Manjunath

Contradicting Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya’s advice to those who had suffered from COVID-19 infection to not exert themselves too much while exercising and to stay away from hard labour for some time, C.N. Manjunath, director of the State-run Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, said there is no scientific…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023