Using a large family whose members suffered from mitral valve prolapse, one of the most common heart diseases worldwide, researchers have discovered one cause of the disorder.
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Regional deprivation is causing thousands of northerners – especially men – to die young each year.
A new study has found one type of concentrated fish oil supplement reduces the risk of heart attacks and stroke among people with heart disease. But these findings apply to a certain group of people.
A new study has found too few Indigenous people are getting health checks, despite their elevated risk of heart problems.
They provide more than warmth.
New research on sprint interval exercise and cardiovascular fitness suggests doing less exercise may actually be better for us.
Most heart attacks are not "massive". In these instances, further tests are necessary and the diagnosis can then become quite challenging.
New draft guidelines for using aspirin to prevent heart attacks have created confusion about who, exactly, should actually take it.
An article in this week’s issue of the British Medical Journal calls into question a common practice: treatment of mild high blood pressure. The authors argue that lowering the drug threshold for high…
New research shows babies born with a high birth weight could be at increased risk of cardiovascular disease as adults. Researcher…
Eating dark chocolate appears to improve cardiovascular health, new research shows. Researchers analysed 44 middle-aged overweight…
A new study has found a link between the amount of sodium in certain medications and the risk of cardiovascular problems…
The salt found in common effervescent and soluble drugs may be exposing consumers to an increased risk of heart problems, according to a study published in the BMJ today. The study found it’s possible…
Cleaner air definitely results in improved cardiovascular health, according a new study. The researchers monitored the health…
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