The Latest Breaking News on Heart Disease

Risk of heart failure 'increases by 11% for every extra inch on your waistline'

Brits are being urged to measure their waists annually to help flag dangerous fat around the organs.

Daily Record · Aug 30, 2022

AstraZeneca hails heart disease breakthrough after patient trials

The company first developed the drug as a treatment for type-2 diabetes 

Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2022

Statins do not commonly cause muscle pain despite NHS warning

A new study looked at patient data to analyse the risk of muscle pain caused by statins in more detail

Liverpool Echo · Aug 30, 2022

‘Heart attack risk posed by overweight, sedentary lifestyle, poor diabetes control’

Study conducted by city-based cardiologist published in the Indian Heart Journal

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2022

‘Clinically awful’: why the pain of a broken heart is real

Poets and songwriters have long known that love hurts, but now scientists are examining the physical anguish caused by a breakup – and the results are helping people understand and recover from their distress

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2022

Good sleepers may have lower risk of heart disease and stroke, study finds

The researchers suggest minimising night-time noise and stress at work to help improve sleep.

Daily Record · Aug 26, 2022

Good sleepers ‘less likely to have a stroke or heart disease’, study finds

A study has found getting a good night’s sleep can reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease by 74%

Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2022

Take high blood pressure tablets at a time that best suits you, study suggests

According to new research, whether the medication is taken in the morning or the evening does not have an impact on how effective it is.

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022

As ‘good sleep’ is linked to lower stroke and heart disease risk, how to reset your sleep for autumn

From digital detoxes to getting out in nature, experts share their top tips for a better night’s snooze this season. By Prudence Wade.

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022

Good sleepers ‘less likely to have a stroke’

Those who slept 'optimally' were found to have a 74% lower risk of heart disease or stroke compared with those who slept the worst

Wales Online · Aug 26, 2022