Weight loss drug Wegovy to be listed on PBS
Wegovy will be heavily subsidised for Australians with severe obesity, who have also experienced a cardiovascular event, like…
Clopidogrel alert as NHS warns of four ‘common’ side effects
The NHS dispenses around 11 million units of this drug every year 02:08, 03 Jan 2026Updated 12:57, 03…
Cardiologist gives anyone taking Omeprazole and nasal decongestants warning
Heart expert said anyone taking exercise needs to be wary of commonly prescribed medications including ibuprofen and diureticsPeople…
Nighttime heart attacks cause less damage due to neutrophil circadian rhythms
Heart attacks that occur at night are less severe than those that strike during the day. A new…
Collaborative project seeks safer therapies for ischemia and reperfusion injury
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and Trinity University will improve a prodrug, a compound activated in the body, to…
NHS GP alert to anyone taking ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin for pain or arthritis
Dr Mark Porter, a GP who has appeared on The One Show said ‘about one in ten of…
Best time of day to exercise?
Norman Swan: Tegan, when do you take your exercise? Tegan Taylor: I am definitely a morning exerciser. I…
Vitamin D Supplement can Affect Your Chances for a Heart Attack
VITAMIN D IS important. It builds strong bones and helps your immune system do its job. You may…
Study highlights limitations of current cardiac screening tools
Current cardiac screening tools used to prevent heart attacks fail to identify nearly half of the people who…
Scientists Just Discovered a Surprising Health Risk of a High-Protein Diet
Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Design elements: Getty Images. EatingWell design. Key Points A new study…
Personalized Doses of Popular Supplement Could Cut Risk of a Second Heart Attack in Half, Study Finds
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, with someone experiencing a heart attack…
Calculator assesses 30-year heart risk for young adults
Just as saving for retirement starts early, so should protecting your heart. A new Northwestern Medicine study introduces…