The Latest Breaking News from Heart Disease

Stacey was left unable to hold her new son weeks after he was born when he was diagnosed with heart disease

The study's findings provide hope opticians on our high streets could screen for the disease and ultimately prevent cardiac arrests among those affected by the eye condition

Certain foods are far from healthy, mostly because of added ingredients such as flavouring, additives and even bulking agents. They may be delicious to eat, but unfortunately they may be the cause of an early death

Millions of people are prescribed statins to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease, but many would rather take supplements instead. A new study shows statins are much more effective.

Analysis by charity finds ambulance delays and treatment backlog leading to ‘avoidable’ heart fatalities

British Heart Foundation says its due to ambulance delays, difficulties in accessing care and rising waiting lists

Vegan diets have become increasingly popular over the years, especially among people looking to improve their health. Indeed, a growing body of evidence shows that plant-based diets (including vegan diets) can have many benefits for health, and have been linked to lower heart disease risk alongside decreased body weight and…

Heart and circulatory diseases cause a quarter of all deaths in the UK

The toxic ‘forever chemicals’ can stay in human blood for years, and are linked to cancers, kidney damage and heart disease