The Latest Breaking News from Heart Disease

In high-income countries such as Denmark and the Netherlands, pregnancy is comparatively safe. But maternal deaths still happen and in places like the UK are increasing. Understanding why is important, not only for the family a woman leaves behind but for the services who provided her care and society more…

Epidemiologist whose research into the role of blood in heart disease paved the way for new targeted treatments

Toxic air was once a silent killer. No longer. We have known for some time that long-term exposure to human-made pollution — from transport, industry and heating — is linked to strokes, heart disease and lung cancer. The annual mortality rate is roughly 30,000 a year.

World-first pilot in England helps identify those who could be offered statins, who would otherwise be ‘invisible’ to NHS

Certain foods are far from healthy, mostly because of added ingredients such as flavouring, additives and even bulking agents. They may be delicious to eat, but unfortunately they may be the cause of an early death

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.

Analysis by charity finds ambulance delays and treatment backlog leading to ‘avoidable’ heart fatalities

British Heart Foundation says its due to ambulance delays, difficulties in accessing care and rising waiting lists

Vegan diets have become increasingly popular over the years, especially among people looking to improve their health. Indeed, a growing body of evidence shows that plant-based diets (including vegan diets) can have many benefits for health, and have been linked to lower heart disease risk alongside decreased body weight and…