Heart Health
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19/06/2013 - Gene clue to male heart disease
New links have been found between the male Y chromosome and risk of heart disease. More
13/06/2013 - Fish capsules off menu for heart patients
Fish oil capsules could be off the menu for heart attack survivors, according to proposals issued today. More
12/06/2013 - Heart risk for extreme skiers
Skiers who take part in long-distance cross-country races are at a raised risk of heart rhythm problems, new research shows. More
11/06/2013 - Blood pressure vitamin D link
Low levels of the sunshine vitamin, D, can trigger high blood pressure, delegates will hear today at a European conference. More
10/06/2013 - New watch reveals blood pressure secrets
A new monitoring watch has helped doctors make discoveries about blood pressure, it has been announced. More
04/06/2013 - How lifestyle saves lives
Four healthy actions, including not smoking, make a massive difference to survival chances of people over the age of 45, researchers said last night. More
31/05/2013 - Call for global crack-down on tobacco promotion
Health officials today called for worldwide bans on tobacco advertising and promotion as part of the drive to reduce smoking rates. More
31/05/2013 - Leg compression could boost stroke recovery
Patients with stroke could be helped by an inflatable leg wrap, Scottish researchers reveal today. More
30/05/2013 - Painkiller heart risk revealed
Most common pain-killers pose a small risk to the heart - but doctors should be able to calculate which drugs pose the greatest risk to individual patients, experts reveal today. More
28/05/2013 - Hope for new heart failure drugs
A revolutionary new drug could help prevent some of the damage that occurs after heart attack, British researchers hope. More
24/05/2013 - Diabetes puzzle from cholesterol drugs
Some people who take the cholesterol-lowering drugs, statins, may face a small increased risk of developing diabetes, researchers warned today. More
22/05/2013 - Heart rate key to fever danger
Heart rate is a key indicator of whether a childhood fever could represent a serious threat, according to guidance issued today. More
16/05/2013 - Heart challenge for middle-aged
The hearts of middle-aged people benefit massively from improvements in fitness, according to a series of studies published last night. More
10/05/2013 - Europe ready for heart awareness day
Twenty-one countries across Europe are taking part in a heart failure awareness day (HFA-Day) today to help people recognise the symptoms and get early treatment. More
10/05/2013 - Pets could reduce heart disease risk
Owning a pet – particularly a dog – could help to lower the risk of heart disease, according to a leading specialist. More
08/05/2013 - Ten minutes a day may fend of illness
Just 75 minutes a week of exercise is enough to make a big impact for people at risk of heart disease and diabetes, British researchers say. More
01/05/2013 - Patients to try heart gene treatment
Hundreds of British patients with heart failure are to get a chance to try new gene therapies, it was announced yesterday. More
29/04/2013 - Thyroid link to heart disease
Having an over-active thyroid gland is a major risk factor for heart disease, a conference was being told today. More
26/04/2013 - Fast way to lose weight
The ancient habit of fasting may be a good way to lose weight, researchers report today. More
22/04/2013 - Manual work link to heart disease
Affluent societies associate heart disease with sedentary jobs and lack of fitness - but people in demanding physical jobs may also face a high risk, researchers warned yesterday. More
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