Heart Health
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06/09/2017 - Height link to thromboembolism
Researchers believe they may have found a link between height and risk of venous thromboembolism. More
04/09/2017 - Too many not young at heart, on-line test shows
A publicly backed on-line test of heart health has found thousands of people with a "heart age" ten years greater than their real age, according to figures published today. More
04/09/2017 - Donor silence blamed for transplant refusals
Hundreds of organ transplants are not taking place in the UK simply because relatives do not know the wishes of a deceased person, campaigners warned today. More
30/08/2017 - Fat-carb risks re-examined
Dietary advice aimed at reducing cardiovascular risk should focus on carbohydrate intake rather than fat intake, a European conference has been told. More
30/08/2017 - Gene link to statin pain
People who complain of myalgia caused by statins may be suffering from a genetic problem, British researchers report today. More
30/08/2017 - Sleep quality link to heart risk
People who do not get enough restful sleep may be at a raised risk of ischaemic heart disease and stroke, a new study suggests. More
29/08/2017 - Hyperlipidaemia linked to low breast cancer rates
Women with high cholesterol levels enjoy a high level of protection against breast cancer - possibly because of the treatments they take, a European conference has heard. More
29/08/2017 - Aggressive LDL reduction backed at conference
Aggressive reduction of LDL cholesterol levels is safe - and reduces cardiovascular events, a major European conference has been told. More
24/08/2017 - Mixed findings on health check effectiveness
Screening for diabetes and cardiovascular disease does not noticeably reduce mortality rates - but does help those diagnosed with diabetes, according to major research studies published last night. More
24/08/2017 - HDL not so healthy - study
High levels of high density lipoprotein, the supposedly healthy form of cholesterol, in the body are linked with significantly increased mortality risk, according to a Danish study. More
21/08/2017 - Light tweak may improve cardiovascular diagnosis
Near-infrared light can be used to identify unstable atherosclerotic plaques, British researchers have reported. More
15/08/2017 - Fitness not a full antidote for obesity - study
People who are "fat but fit" still face an increased risk of developing coronary heart disease, British researchers say today. More
14/08/2017 - Biological bypass 'safe' for heart disease patients
A 'biological bypass' appears safe for patients with coronary heart disease and shows promise, according to a breakthrough Finnish study. More
11/08/2017 - Caution urged over aggressive hypertension treatment
Aggressively reducing blood pressure in some older people can increase the risk of falls and blackouts, Irish doctors have warned. More
10/08/2017 - Cannabis link to hypertension
Regular use of cannabis raises the risk of hypertension, researchers have reported. More
03/08/2017 - Mast cell inhibitors for DVT?
Modern anti-allergy treatments may also help prevent deep vein thrombosis, British researchers say today. More
03/08/2017 - Infection link to cardiovascular disease
Adults admitted to hospital with pneumonia or sepsis may be at a raised risk of cardiovascular disease, new findings indicate. More
01/08/2017 - Rethink call on statin guidelines
GP leaders today reject an analysis which suggests that all men over the age of 60 should be prescribed statins. More
14/07/2017 - AF linked to long hours
Working long hours is strongly linked to the development of atrial fibrillation, researchers reported today. More
13/07/2017 - Low levels of radiation 'harmful to cardiovascular system'
Low levels of ionising radiation can be harmful to the cardiovascular system, according to a new German study. More
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