The Latest Breaking News on Heart Disease

How old is your heart? Use this handy NHS health calculator to find out

Brits can simply find out how old is their heart compared to their real age by completing an online NHS test that asks a number of questions about the person's health

Daily Mirror · May 9, 2023

Brain surgery performed on baby in womb for first time

‘This may markedly reduce the risk of long-term brain damage, disability or death among infants’

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Doctor recommends food swaps for cutting risk of 'silent killer' high cholesterol

A doctor has made recommendations for important diet swaps that can reduce your cholesterol - which can lead to heart attacks if there is too much present in the body.

Edinburgh Live · May 8, 2023

Indigestion could be red flag sign of 'silent killer' with women more at risk

Women are more at risk of silent heart attacks according to a doctor who also says among the red flags to look out for are indigestion, the flu or discomfort in people's chests

Daily Mirror · May 8, 2023

Parents give update on Nottinghamshire toddler waiting for 'high risk' surgery

Teddy Brimble-Coupe has spent much of his life in hospital

Nottingham Post · May 8, 2023

Mobile phone warning as could increase risk of high blood pressure, according to research

New research links using a mobile phone for 30 minutes or more per week with a 12 percent increased risk of high blood pressure.

Daily Record · May 7, 2023

'Doctors warned at my baby's 20 week scan something was wrong and nearly lost her'

A mother whose baby was diagnosed with a serious heart condition at her 20 week scan thought her daughter was about to die five months later when she had a cardiac arrest

Daily Mirror · May 7, 2023

Study reveals phone calls linked with increased risk of high blood pressure

According to a new, conversing on a cell phone for 30 minutes or more per week is related to a 12 per cent greater risk of high blood pressure when compared to less than 30 minutes. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 7, 2023

Skipping meals and intake of prescribed diet pills linked to minimal weight loss: Study

A new study analyzing data on over 20,000 U.S. adults associates a healthier diet and increased exercise to weight loss that reduces heart disease risk, while linking skipping meals and taking prescription diet pills with minimal weight loss, weight maintenance or weight gain. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 7, 2023

Scots dad rushed in for life-saving open heart surgery after suffering chest pains at work

Graeme Hill, 42, felt a "pop" before shooting pains spread across his upper body.

Daily Record · May 7, 2023