All news on the topic: Heart disease

The Whittakers, otherwise known as America’s ‘most inbred family’, have been out on their Christmas shopping. Members of the family are excited about the festive season

A report by the UK Health Security Agency projects that a "plausible worst-case scenario" will see the UK become a suitable environment for the Asian tiger mosquito

A recent study suggests that intermittent fasting could reduce the risk of cognitive decline, say scientists who noticed a big difference in mice that had controlled diets

Scientists from the University of Bristol found those that are tall from early life typically have lower risk of coronary artery disease, but being tall does have added risks

George Wathey is one of the UK's youngest patients waiting for a heart transplant at just three weeks old - mum Emma is desperate to find him a donor before it's too late

Scientists can now accurately predict which vital organs are likely to fail first with a simple blood test meaning heart failure and Alzheimer’s disease could be treated early

A team of Japanese researchers has discovered that leg size and strength correlates with a reduced risk of developing heart disease - so having bigger or more muscular legs could lower your risk

The new findings mean millions of people with osteoarthritis could one day be given treatments that target the cause, rather than the symptoms of the painful condition

Tinnitus is known to affect a person’s quality of life but doctors have also said it could be a symptom of hypertension, which can lead to strokes and heart disease.

Parts of the UK are suffering a cold snap, resulting in freezing fingers and shivering teeth. But what is actually going on in our body and what steps can we take to keep our organs warm?

A pharmacist has warned people that keeping the central heating turned off could well result in various health conditions, including an increased risk of heart attacks or strokes

Christmas decorations help to bring in the festive spirit - but don't let these nasty health hazards hiding in your box of baubles spoil your festive fun this year

Last month Kevin Turen, who was known for producing the hit TV show Euphoria, died at the wheel of his car, with the cause of his death now revealed

A team of researchers at Nottingham Trent University and MRC Harwell have identified the ZFHX3 gene mutation as helping to regulate body weight

A study conducted at Verona University suggests coffee could have a significant impact on reducing the risk of developing dementia, particularly Alzheimer's

Fungal infections which can spread rapidly throughout the population have become more and more resistant to anti-microbrial drugs spreading fears of a future epidemic

Dad-of-four Kevin Lewis, 62, died after a sudden cardiac arrest while having a massage in Hazel Grove in May 2022 with his death coming 'completely out of the blue'.

One officer found human remains in one of the boxes and straight away saw orange nail polish on the hands, which matched the shade Valerie was wearing on her nails

At first influencer Lo Swo was complimentary about the country and praised its 'clean and fresh' air, however soon she listed her pet Aussie peeves, one of which was flies

An American woman has come under fire for the way she ate fish and chips, and her scathing comments on the iconic side dishes and condiments to accompany the hearty battered feast

Little girl Evie Green, who has dilated cardiomyopathy, is loving receiving messages from people after her mum requested people send cards not presents to Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital

Dr Hanieh-Sadat Ejtahed, of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, in Iran has found that a fibre found in nuts can stop people dying from just heart disease by up to 43 per cent

Beatrix Adamson-Archbold needed a mechanical Berlin heart to keep her alive for 14 months - but her life has been saved thanks to a heart transplant, her parents have said

Janet Reynolds, 44, had no idea that her elderly friend's home had fallen into such a state of mould and rats after not being allowed in since the onset of Covid

Heart attack and stroke victims should be seen by paramedics within 18 minutes on average - but NHS England data shows targets were missed in every region in England in October