Heart Health
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16/05/2016 - MRI backed for cardiac diagnosis
MRI is the best way to diagnose high risk patients with cardiac chest pain, according to a five-year-long British research project reported today. More
11/05/2016 - Low dose alteplase boosts stroke survival
A reduced dose of alteplase cut rates of intracerebral haemorrhage and improved patient survival, according to the results of a major clinical trial published yesterday. More
06/05/2016 - Caution over NICE cholesterol drug recommendation
A leading medical charity has urged caution today after the UK regulator NICE recommended two new medications for people with cholesterol conditions that put them at increased risk of heart attack or stroke. More
05/05/2016 - AF statin guidelines could change following trial
International guidelines on preventing atrial fibrillation could change after a major trial raised questions about the benefits of taking statins before and after heart surgery. More
03/05/2016 - Health Check offers limited benefits - study
The NHS Health Check is currently achieving minuscule improvements in health, according to a major new study. More
28/04/2016 - How night work harms heart
Working nights regularly over a period of years significantly increases the risk of heart disease, according to a major international study published yesterday. More
25/04/2016 - Mediterranean diet aids health - but doubts about Western eating
A diet rich in so-called Mediterranean foods is linked to a significant reduction in cardiovascular events - even if it is mixed with other "unhealthy" foods, researchers reported today. More
20/04/2016 - Social factors linked to heart disease
Loneliness and isolation can have a significant effect on the risk of heart disease, according to research published today. More
15/04/2016 - Greek dancing improves strength in elderly heart patients
Elderly people with heart failure could embrace their inner Zorba the Greek and get dancing after a study found that Greek dancing improves their strength and ability to jump. More
13/04/2016 - Sunflower oil may not improve health
Cooking with some vegetable oils rather than saturated fats may not improve heart health, researchers claim today. More
12/04/2016 - Heart symptom ignorance delays treatment - survey
Lack of public awareness of symptoms is delaying effective treatment of heart attacks, campaigners say today. More
08/04/2016 - Implanted tech will aid mountain medical research
A team of British military personnel will be using new technology for research into the effects of altitude on the human body as they climb one of the world’s highest mountain peaks. More
07/04/2016 - Fresh fruit's impact on heart health
People who eat fresh fruit daily may enjoy a huge benefit for cardiovascular health, according to a major study published yesterday. More
05/04/2016 - Vitamin D3 enhances heart function
Taking daily vitamin D3 improves the heart health in people who have chronic heart failure, a study has revealed for the first time. More
30/03/2016 - Salt appetite uncovered
A gene that is linked to both an individual's craving for salt and blood pressure control has been identified by a team led by experts at the University of Southern Denmark. More
23/03/2016 - Study rejects SSRI link to heart disease
SSRI anti-depressants do not increase the risk of cardiovascular conditions, according to the findings of a major study published today. More
23/03/2016 - Salt down - but not enough
Britons have cut their salt consumption in the last decade - but not by enough, according to public health experts. More
18/03/2016 - Public needs more fibre - new guidelines
Five-a-day does not provide enough fibre, according to new guidelines published yesterday by Public Health England. More
15/03/2016 - Chronic conditions risk among MS patients
Patients face an increased risk of developing chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure and depression, if they have multiple sclerosis, according to a new analysis. More
10/03/2016 - Chinese exercises benefits demonstrated
People with heart cardiovascular disease could find that traditional Chinese exercises will improve their health and wellbeing. More
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