The Latest Breaking News on Heart Disease

Ask the Doctors: GERD is more than just heartburn

Though it’s often referred to simply as acid reflux, GERD is more severe.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2022

Mum heartbroken as son dies after being told he didn't need heart screening

Gill Ayling is now campaigning for young people to have access to free heart scans after her son died due to a problem with his heart that went undetected.

Daily Record · Nov 17, 2022

Man dies with heart problem three years after being told he didn't need screening

Nathan Bryan's unexpected death left his family devastated after he was found dead at his his home in Lancashire. Mum Gill Ayling was told he didn't need heart screening when he was younger

Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022

Statins vs. supplements: New study finds one is 'vastly superior' to cut cholesterol

Millions of people are prescribed statins to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease, but many would rather take supplements instead. A new study shows statins are much more effective.

WEKU · Nov 6, 2022

Iron infusion could cut heart failure hospital admissions, study suggests

Researchers looked at data from 1,137 people with the condition over several years.

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2022

Doctor shares one activity that could reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke by almost 50%

Cardiovascular events like heart attacksand strokesare considered the world's leading causes of death, according to the World Health Organization

Irish Mirror · Nov 5, 2022

Chest pain, shortness of breath linked to long-term risk of heart trouble

Even mild chest symptoms were linked to a greater long-term risk of heart problems, according to preliminary study results presented in Chicago at McCormick Place.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2022

Patients at risk of repeated heart attacks

Many Australians hospitalised for heart attacks are not receiving the recommended medications to prevent further episodes once they are discharged.

AAP · Nov 2, 2022

A happy relationship enhances heart health, claims new study

Marital stress may make heart attack recovery tougher

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022

Vaping might not be significantly safer than smoking

Research showed 'worrisome' blood pressure and heart rate changes recorded after people used e-cigarettes

Wales Online · Oct 31, 2022