20 h. ago Footballer who comforted Glenn Hoddle during heart attack to run London Marathon

Steve Sidwell will run the London Marathon in support of the British Heart Foundation, as well as the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Sport

29 h. ago The supplement that could prevent common heart disease birth defect

This is the first time anaemia in the early stages of pregnancy has been identified as an issue

Politics

49 h. ago Pregnant women being low in iron could increase risk of heart defects in babies

'Game changer' discovery sparks urgent trials to see if taking iron supplements could cut the risk of deadly congenital heart disease in newborns

Events

53 h. ago ‘Gamechanger’ discovery in preventing the most common form of birth defect

This is the first time anaemia in the early stages of pregnancy has been identified as an issue

Politics

54 h. ago Low iron in pregnancy linked to newborn heart disease in ‘gamechanger’ discovery

This is the first time anaemia in the early stages of pregnancy has been identified as an issue.

Politics

3 d. ago Is this the new Ozempic? The doctor who believes that peptides therapy could be the key to a longer life

The molecules found in Ozempic and Mounjaro could be the secret to curing Alzheimer’s and heart disease, explains London-based longevity expert Dr Mohammed Enayat

Politics

4 d. ago Professor Tim Spector says eat seven foods to slash inflammation

Inflammation is part of the body's healing process but it can also lead to diseases, or increase complications from them, including heart and circulatory diseases

Society

5 d. ago Lyme disease symptoms warning as delay in treatment could hurt heart, brain and bones

Fans know the condition all too well after it’s forced a number of celebrities bow out of the limelight

Events

9 d. ago New details of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s final days released

Arakawa was shown to have been researching medical conditions related to Covid-19 and flu and police bodycam footage from inside the couple’s home releasedAuthorities on Tuesday released a lengthy investigation report detailing some of the last emails, phone calls and internet searches by Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa in the days before her death, indicating that she was scouring for information on flu-like symptoms and breathing techniques.Arakawa died in February of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome – a rare, rodent-borne disease that can led to a range of symptoms that include flu-like illness, headaches, dizziness and severe respiratory distress, investigators said. Hackman is believed to have died about a week later of heart disease with complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Prepare for more extreme heatwaves, experts warn, as areas with most deaths revealed

Higher temperatures can increase risk of heart attack, stroke, lung problems and other diseases

Events

1 week ago Combination of two cheap drugs could save lives after heart attack, study finds

Giving patients statins and ezetimibe after a heart attack can reduce risk of second attack or stroke, say scientistsThousands of heart attacks or strokes could be prevented and lives saved with a combination of two cheap drugs, a study suggests.Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death worldwide, with heart attacks the most common acute event. For those who survive an attack, the risk of another one is highest in the first year because blood vessels are more sensitive, making it easier for blood clots to develop. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Eliminate 'extreme' calorie counting for weight loss by eating less of one food group

The diet that doesn't require stressful calorie counting "could have an impact on managing conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and obesity"

Politics

1 week ago Tim Spector explains benefits of hot drink to prevent heart disease

This beverage has boomed in popularity in the UK in recent years - and it won't affect your sleep

Politics

2 w. ago Amid all the warnings about a ‘dementia tsunami’, here are the things you should know | Devi Sridhar

When we dig into new research we see why all the alarming headlines are written, but also that science is bringing new hope Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias were the leading cause of death in Britain in 2021 (followed by Covid-19 and heart disease), and a top 10 cause of death in the United States. Dementia is a general term used for several diseases that destroy nerve cells and damage the brain, leading to difficulty with memory, thinking and other cognitive functions. Behind those statistics is a heartbreaking condition for individuals (and their loved ones) as they become confused and disoriented, struggle to recognise family, friends and caregivers, and lose the ability to live independently.Recent studies from across the world have highlighted that dementia cases are likely to rise dramatically. For instance, an analysis of 15,000 middle-aged US adults in Nature Medicine in January 2025 found that in study participants, the lifetime risk of developing dementia after 55 w...

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2 w. ago Proof red wine ISN'T so healthy after all: Research into its link with cancer has thrown up a very surprising result

It's probably the one bit of healthy living advice many of us remember without being reminded - drink red wine (in moderation) to cut the risk of illnesses, such as cancer, heart disease and dementia.

Science

2 w. ago Tim Spector says one small diet change could slash risk of heart disease by 14 per cent

The nutrition expert says just one simple change to your diet could reduce your risk of dying early

Events

3 w. ago 'Weekend warrior' approach to exercise can 'reduce risk of dying from cancer and heart disease'

Even exercising for just one or two days a week can seriously improve your health, a new study suggests

Events

3 w. ago Jessie J reveals how string of heartbreaking health woes 'kept her balanced'

The 37-year-old singer was at Advertising Week Europe in London on Wednesday when she discussed her health woes, which included a heart disease, a stroke and a miscarriage

Politics

3 w. ago Scientists pinpoint amount of exercise needed per week to fend off cancer, disease

Working out for merely two days a week may be enough to keep cancerous tumors and heart diseases at bay, a study suggests.

Science

3 w. ago Expert's 'easy brunch snack' fights off heart disease and lowers inflammation

Changing how you start the morning with a few healthy choices can make sure you don't end up suffering from health problems later

Politics