Heart Disease News

May 24, 2023 — A large study finds the minimally invasive intervention known as TEER (transcatheter edge-to-edge repair) effective for fixing tears in heart valves.

May 23, 2023 — Heart transplantation centers need to thoroughly evaluate and continue to weigh the risks and benefits of using hearts from active COVID-19 donors because they may offer worse outcomes for the recipients, researchers say.

May 3, 2023 — Women under 55 are twice as likely as men to be hospitalized again within a year after a heart attack, the National Institutes of Health reported this week.

March 30, 2023 — For people with problems with their heart and blood vessels, a Mediterranean or low-fat diet can reduce the chances of dying early and of having a nonfatal heart attack, a detailed new study shows.

March 28, 2023 — New research suggests many adults might have latent heart disease before any symptoms show up.

March 23, 2023 — Traffic noise from horns, engines, and sirens can raise the blood pressure of people who live near it, according to a study from Great Britain published in the journal JACC: Advances.

March 17, 2023 — Those who closely followed a Mediterranean diet had a 24% lower risk of heart disease and 23% lower risk of death overtime compared with those following other kinds of diets.

March 6, 2023 — Keto diets can more than double the risk of serious heart problems, a new study shows.

March 6, 2023 — A new procedure could help with the problem of leaking tricuspid valves in the heart, according to a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

February 24, 2023 — Irregular sleep, such as sleeping for an inconsistent number of hours each night or falling asleep at different times, may increase the risk of developing atherosclerosis, or the hardening of the arteries, among adults over age 45, a new study suggests.

February 7, 2023 — A new study says playing 18 holes is just as good, and maybe better, as brisk walking for cardiovascular health in older adults.

January 27, 2023 — Cardiovascular-related deaths increased dramatically in 2020, marking the largest single-year increase since 2015 and surpassing the previous record from 2003, according to the 2023 Statistical Update from the American Heart Association.

January 20, 2023 — Channing Muller had her first attack when she was 26 years old. A vegetarian for a decade and a recreational runner, this shocked both her and her doctors.

December 29, 2022 — Lupin Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling the blood pressure medication Quinapril Tablets because an impurity was detected in recent testing, the Food and Drug Administration said this week.

December 13, 2022 — A new study confirms a link between POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) and COVID-19 infection. The study also found increased prevalence among people who got COVID-19 vaccines but hadn’t been infected.

December 13, 2022 — For every 1,000 cardiovascular deaths globally, two additional deaths can be attributed to extremely hot days, and nine to extremely cold days.

November 28, 2022 — Researchers say their findings are good news because they suggest you don't have to cut out salt entirely to reduce your heart disease risk, just minimize adding extra to your plate.

September 20, 2022 — Night owls may be more prone to diabetes and heart disease than early birds because their bodies don’t burn fat for energy as efficiently, according to a new study in Experimental Physiology.

August 10, 2022 — Using substitutes for salt can reduce blood pressure and the risk of heart disease, stroke and death from all causes, a new study says.

June 29, 2022 — Heart patients who did Nordic walking fared better in a 6-minute walk test than those who did high-intensity interval training or other workouts.

June 17, 2022 — On a day like any other this past February, Ethan Bradshaw, 30, a state trooper from North Carolina, was working out at the gym with two trooper friends when he suddenly began having chest pain and numbness in his arm.

June 13, 2022 — A noninvasive eye exam may be able to predict a person’s risk of heart attack, when combined with other information, according to a recent study.

February 5, 2020 — Of more than 41,000 middle-aged Finnish adults researchers followed, those who started on cholesterol or blood pressure drugs were more likely to stop exercising or gain weight in the years afterward.

March 27, 2018 — Loneliness by itself is unlikely to trigger a heart attack or stroke, new research has found.

March 16, 2018 — The idea that there is such a thing as 'healthy obesity' has been challenged by new UK research.

March 6, 2018 — It's estimated NHS Health Checks for over 40s save over 300 lives a year in England and result in more people living free of cardiovascular and other diseases each year.

February 14, 2018 — Every minute counts in getting treatment for the most serious type of heart attack, new research confirms.

January 19, 2018 — Bikram 'hot' yoga is no more effective at boosting vascular health than the same yoga postures carried out at room temperature

January 8, 2018 — Middle aged couch potatoes could cut their risk of heart disease with a 2-year exercise training regime, say doctors

December 20, 2017 — Unmarried people with heart disease have a higher risk of dying than their married counterparts, according to a study.

December 4, 2017 — Nearly two thirds of Brits would be unable to cope if someone close to them had a cardiac arrest, St John Ambulance experts say.

November 17, 2017 — According to a large Swedish study, dog owners are less likely to die early.

November 13, 2017 — Having sex is rarely the cause of sudden cardiac arrest, researchers have been telling a medical conference.

November 1, 2017 — Women who become first-time mums in their teens may have a higher risk of heart disease in later life than older mothers, new research suggests.

October 27, 2017 — Patients who undergo heart surgery in the afternoon are less likely to encounter potentially fatal complications than those operated on in the morning, scientists say.

October 20, 2017 — Pollution contributes to more than 50,000 deaths each year in the UK, a major report has concluded.

October 10, 2017 — The ups and downs of married life may affect key risk factors for men's heart health, researchers say.

September 29, 2017 — Lowering blood pressure and reducing cholesterol are 2 important ways of keeping your heart healthy, but experts say taking up meditation could also help.

September 27, 2017 — Researchers say they have developed a blood test that can speedily determine whether a patient has had a heart attack or not.

September 22, 2017 — Everyday activities can be just as good for your heart as gym membership, according to researchers.

September 4, 2017 — One in 10 men aged 50 have hearts that are effectively 10 years older, say health experts.

August 31, 2017 — Going to university may reduce your risk of developing heart disease, a study suggests.

August 29, 2017 — Being divorced brings a particularly high risk of dying from heart disease, say experts

August 29, 2017 — Ground breaking study finds that anti-inflammatory drugs could represent a new era in reducing the risk of heart attacks and stroke

August 15, 2017 — There's mixed news about the effect of alcohol on health in new research - light-to-moderate drinking appears to lower the risk of early death while heavy drinking can significantly increase it.

August 15, 2017 — A new study adds to the growing evidence that the possibility of being 'fat but fit' is nothing more than a myth, with results showing that carrying extra weight can increase the risk of a heart attack in otherwise healthy people.

July 5, 2017 — The majority of people living with an inherited heart condition in the UK are initially misdiagnosed with another condition , say heart experts

June 22, 2017 — We already know 'breast is best' for the health of mothers and babies. Now a large new study has confirmed breastfeeding has cardiovascular benefits too.

June 15, 2017 — Older people who take a daily aspirin to help prevent another heart attack or stroke may have a higher than expected risk of dangerous gastrointestinal bleeding, a study shows.