The Latest Breaking News from Heart Disease

Previously diagnosed with congenital heart disease, Veronica had been on a close watch during her pregnancy, but had gone into labour and delivered her son Freddie when he was just 24 weeks.

Fewer than 7% of Americans are in excellent cardiometabolic health, which is measured by evaluating a person’s weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, blood cholesterol levels and signs of heart disease.

There are several signs and symptoms which can indicate the early presence of the disease

PHILADELPHIA — Aspiring doctor Danielle Johnson is spending her summer at the University of Pennsylvania, researching how to get more people of color to participate in clinical trials aimed at improving treatment of heart disease so they are proportionately represented.

In its first human trial, a US company has modified a New Zealander's DNA in what could be a potential game changer in the fight against heart disease.

People who have recently recovered from a coronavirus infection are being advised to be vigilant for signs of diabetes and heart disease in the months afterwards

In 2018, the FDA began investigating whether the increasing popularity of grain-free dog foods had led to a sudden rise in a potentially fatal heart disease in dogs

Since the pandemic began, we’ve learned a great deal about the disease behind it. We now regard COVID-19 as not just a respiratory disease, but a multi-system condition.

Infected patients are more likely to be diagnosed with the potentially deadly illnesses, researchers say

As part of a series on cycles of disadvantage, supported by a philanthropic grant from the Paul Ramsay Foundation, we’re publishing three articles on the social determinants of health. They look at how factors like income, where you live and your background affect your risk for cancer, dementia and heart…

Abigail Baker underwent the first of many heart surgeries at 16 days old. She's one of around 200 babies born each year in SA with congenital heart disease.