The Latest Breaking News on Heart Disease

Cholesterol drug and statin combination ‘could save thousands of lives’

Study finds that risk of death for heart attack patients significantly reduced by treatment

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023

What is combination cholesterol therapy, as study suggests it could save lives?

Researchers say thousands of lives could be changed every year.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Combination cholesterol therapy could save thousands of lives, study suggests

Thousands of lives could be changed every year if treatment guidelines are changed to reflect the findings, researchers suggest.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Study finds half of cardiac patients have these ‘tell tale symptoms’ day before heart attack

‘Our findings could lead to a new paradigm for prevention of sudden cardiac death’

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Patients have better outcomes with female surgeons, studies find

Differences in technique, speed and risk-taking suggested as reasons for surgery by men leading to more problems

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023

Divorce and insomnia linked to health issues in postmenopausal women – study

Stressful life events and insomnia have been linked to a greater risk of an irregular heartbeat in women after the menopause.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

Cardiac issues: Women suffer worse outcomes than men, finds study

Women are diagnosed and treated later than men for cardiac issues, resulting in worse outcomes, finds a new analysis of 15 global studies on heart diseases. The study led by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, US reviewed studies conducted in more than 50 countries, which included more than…

The Times of India · Aug 30, 2023

Patients Prescribed Free Fruit And Veggies Much Healthier In 6 Months

“These results indicate produce prescriptions may lay an important foundation for improved health and well-being.

Zenger · Aug 30, 2023

How excessive salt intake can impact heart: Experts suggest healthier alternatives

The amount of dietary salt (sodium chloride) consumed is an important determinant of blood pressure levels of hypertension and overall cardiovascular risk, says the World Health Organisation (WHO) and recommends having less than 5 grams of salt per day. The reason why salt-induced health complications are rising these days is…

The Times of India · Aug 29, 2023

Blood tests in barber shops, supermarkets and mosques as NHS launches drive to tackle heart disease

The Health Foundation estimates that 9.1 million people will be living with a major illness by 2040

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023