The Latest Breaking News on Heart Disease

Viral video of IAS officer giving CPR to a man raises questions; doctors share when and why CPR should be used

A video of IAS officer Yash Pal Garg giving CPR to an unconscious person grabbed attention on Wednesday. In the video the IAS officer can be seen giving cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR to a person sitting on a chair; the chair can be seen moving as the Chandigarh Health Secretary…

The Times of India · Jan 20, 2023

Minor Strokes Should Be Treated As A Medical Emergency: Study

Strokes are aimed specifically at hospitals in rural areas that may not have access to advanced imaging or an on-site neurologist.

Zenger · Jan 20, 2023

More than 2,000 heart attacks could occur due to missed blood pressure medication during pandemic

Nearly half a million people missed out on starting medication to lower their blood pressure between March 2020 and the end of July 2021

Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2023

Almost 2,000 people waited three and half hours for 'emergency' ambulance response in the North East last month

Politicians have called for more to be done to tackle ambulance delays as figures show 1,911 people in the North East waited more than three hours and 40 minutes for an emergency response.

Chronicle Live · Jan 19, 2023

Study Reveals Reducing Calories May Be More Effective Than Intermittent Fasting For Weight Loss

The number and quantity of meals were more important predictors of weight gain or reduction than the interval between meals. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Jan 19, 2023

Study: Non-infectious diseases cause early death in Pakistan

A British-based medical journal says Pakistan has made progress over infectious diseases but now struggles against cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancer as causes of early deaths

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023

With demand soaring for heart transplants, Florida hospitals ramp up

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- With heart disease the No. 1 killer in the United States, heart transplants hit record highs in 2022.

Tribune News Service · Jan 19, 2023

Ollie Grant tributes after death of Co Down child who inspired organ donation conversation

"Our hearts are shattered but we hope his legacy lives on"

Belfast Live · Jan 18, 2023

Intermittent fasting linked to greater risk of dying from heart disease

‘Study important for the large segment of American adults who eat fewer than three meals each day’

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

People of State Pension age with angina may be due up to £369 extra each month from DWP

More than 1.4 million older people are receiving Attendance Allowance payments of either £61.85 or £92.40 each week.

Daily Record · Jan 18, 2023