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Gavin Wheaton still remembers seeing his first case of rheumatic heart disease in the Central Australian town of Yuendumu 40 years ago. Now, he's one of a group of cardiologists travelling remote areas screening for the disease.

'Sports mad' McLaren High School pupil from Doune died of a heart condition in 2008.

Remdesivir is used for COVID treatment as it helps curb the viral load expansion. It is a viral RNA–dependent RNA polymerase inhibitor. However, as per a recent study, "Among patients hospitalized as a result of lower respiratory tract infection, remdesivir proved to improve recovery time; however, remdesivir also can induce…

One of the many health advantages of eating onions is that they reduce cholesterol. Research has shown how onions affect cholesterol levels. Read here to discover the link between onion consumption and cholesterol. Your health may suffer if your blood cholesterol levels are healthy. A much greater risk of heart…

Making simple lifestyle changes – and regular blood pressure tests – can help reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels.

New research finds that drinking caffeinated coffee did not significantly affect one kind of heart rhythm that results in extra beats

Luke Barnes, 34, was taken off his life support on March 17 after he suffered an irreversible brain injury as a result of his implanted heart pump failing

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently began experiencing swelling in my legs, feet and hands, as well as fatigue. Testing led to a diagnosis of pericardial constriction. Can you explain what this is and how it's treated? Is there anything I can do to reduce the swelling?

Evie Green is in hospital waiting for a heart transplant and will not be able to find until a child donor is found. Mum Chloe said the waiting list is long and there is no guarantee of a perfect match

Research found that females who eat a specific diet, with a lower intake of red and processed meats, were found to have better cardiovascular health.

Find out how to harness your diet to ensure that you heart health is top notch