17 h. ago The hotdog necessity that’s a home run for heart and brain health

Nearly 300 million Americans rely on this condiment to spice up their hot dogs, sandwiches and dips

Society

33 h. ago The hidden factor that is secretly hurting your heart, according to a cardiologist

Being a social butterfly could help your heart, according to a cardiologist. Heart disease can affect anyone and is the leading cause of death for men and women in America.

Transport

40 h. ago 'Rapid heart attack test' to stop patients waiting up to two hours for care

A blood test should be able to tell if a patient’s chest pains are actually a heart attack in a matter of minutes

Events

64 h. ago The dancing trend that is good for brain function and heart health

Line dancing is enjoying a global resurgence among people of all ages

Politics

67 h. ago The common ingredient that could support heart health or reduce cancer risk

Garlic has earned a reputation as a natural remedy with a surprising range of potential health benefits

Events

3 d. ago NHS drug already given to thousands that ends the agony of gout may also prevent deadly heart attacks and strokes, study reveals

Gout, a form of arthritis, is heavily linked to heart disease - a major cause of heart attacks - and the pair often come hand-in-hand.

Events

3 d. ago Cheap drug commonly prescribed for gout could slash heart attack risk

Colchicine is a first-line treatment for gout on the NHS

Events

3 d. ago Drug prescribed to thousands of Brits could ‘slash risk of deadly heart attack and stroke’, say researchers

A DRUG prescribed to thousands of Brits a could reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to a new study. Researchers found colchicine - an inexpensive drug used to treat gout - could cut heart attacks and strokes in people with cardiovascular disease, researchers said. If you thought gout - a type...

Events

3 d. ago Three surprising health benefits from adding garlic to your daily diet

Garlic’s antioxidant effects may help lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Events

4 d. ago Racing heart and increased tension can be sign of chronic health issue, doctor warns

Dr Michael Zemenides highlighted other telltale signs to look out for

Events

4 d. ago Experts say new rapid heart attack test could get patients treated faster and more safely

Researchers examined chest pain data in emergency departments across six New Zealand hospitals

Science

4 d. ago Your morning brew could slash your risk of silent killer linked to heart attacks and strokes by 27%

YOUR morning brew could protect against a silent killer condition linked to heart attacks and stroke - slashing your risk by up to 27%. About 1.5 million Brits are thought to have atrial fibrillation (AF) - a form of abnormal heart rhythm that causes your heart to beat irregularly or too fast. While the condition...

Events

5 d. ago I'm a heart surgeon... here is what you must NEVER do after turning 40

The crucial information was shared in a recent video posted to TikTok by Dr Jeremy London, a heart surgeon who is based in Georgia.

Politics

5 d. ago A look into the evidence linking a common sleep supplement to heart failure

For years, Melatonin has been considered safe for treating short-term sleep problems in adults

Events

5 d. ago The surprise heart benefit of coffee that can protect people against irregular heartbeats

Atrial fibrillation is estimated to affect up to 1 in 22 Americans – three times higher than projections from more than 20 years ago

Politics

5 d. ago 'Normal but high' blood pressure in your thirties could increase heart attack risk: 'Can affect the heart 40 years later'

People in their thirties may be at an increased risk of heart attack or stroke even if they have 'normal' blood pressure, new research has suggested, underlining the need for young people to get regular checks.

Events

5 d. ago New heart risk warning issued by scientists over your blood pressure

The study found that a ‘normal but high’ blood pressure reading can be quietly damaging the heart, long before symptoms appear

Events

5 d. ago Is vaping ‘safer’ than smoking? The benefits may not be as clear

As vaping becomes more common, a new form of nicotine use could be replacing one heart risk with another

Politics

6 d. ago Amy Dowden reveals she’s home after second mastectomy surgery that forced her to pull out of Strictly

STRICTLY'S Amy Dowden has given a heart-warming health update following her second mastectomy surgery. This week, the professional dancer, 35, took to her Instagram account to reveal she had been advised by medics to undergo another procedure. It comes after the Welsh lass was first diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in May 2023, and underwent an initial mastectomy. Amy was...

Politics

6 d. ago Cardiologist reveals one of the most effective ways to prolong your life

One study found that a low level of fitness poses a greater risk of death over time than other traditional risk factors

Transport