Heart Health
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New clue on Jackson killer drug
Experts may be closer to explaining why people vary in their risk heart failure when exposed to anaesthestic drugs such as propofol. Read more
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New blood pressure drug
A new drug could add to the armoury of treatments available for high blood pressure, doctors report today. Read more
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Britain lagging on heart disease – Euro-survey
Britain has some of the highest death rates in Europe for heart disease amongst young adults, according to stark new figures reported today. Read more
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Test athlete hearts call
Young athletes should be routinely tested for heart abnormalities to prevent sudden death, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Cabbage clue to heart treatment
Broccoli and cabbage may have a near-magic ability to help combat the development of heart disease, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Thigh size heart disease row
Experts have warned against putting faith in research findings today suggesting that big thighs protect against heart disease. Read more
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Euro-heart guidelines launched
Guidelines on treating a range of conditions have been launched by the European Society of Cardiology at its annual conference. Read more
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Diabetics urged to take pill
People with diabetes should continue to take aspirin to prevent heart disease – in spite of questions about the pill, an expert said yesterday. Read more
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Aspirin, coffee and exercise – which benefits heart?
The role of aspirin, coffee and exercise in heart disease were all under discussion at a conference of European experts yesterday. Read more
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Why fish is good and fast food still bad for heart
British scientists have a fresh explanation for why eating fish oil may help prevent heart disease, it was announced today. Read more