Dementia now the leading cause of death nationwide, overtaking heart disease, new ABS data shows
Dementia has overtaken heart disease as the leading cause of death across Australia, according to the Australian Bureau…
Earlier blood transfusion reduces heart complications post-surgery in high-risk patients
An earlier blood transfusion- done when hemoglobin levels were higher – after major general or vascular surgery among…
Blood protein pattern linked to increased risk of hereditary atherosclerosis
A specific pattern of proteins in the blood may reflect an increased risk of hereditary atherosclerosis. This is…
Extreme ‘no food’ diet NHS is prescribing to record numbers to reverse diabetes
Type 2 diabetes patients have been put into remission – something previously thought impossible – by the NHS…
Diabetes drug blunts exercise-induced health improvements
A widely prescribed diabetes drug may be sabotaging one of the most trusted strategies for preventing the disease:…
More frequent use of electrocardiograms could help prevent sudden cardiac death
Many young people who suffered sudden cardiac death had recently sought medical care. More frequent use of electrocardiograms…
Common viruses sharply raise heart attack and stroke risk, major global review shows
From flu and COVID-19 to HIV and shingles, a sweeping analysis reveals that viral infections can trigger or…
Aligning your body clock may protect your heart and metabolism, says AHA
The American Heart Association warns that disrupted circadian rhythms, from irregular sleep, late-night meals, or shift work, can…
Women gain stronger heart protection from exercise than men, study reveals
New research reveals that women achieve equal or greater protection from coronary heart disease and death with far…
NHS explains exact rules before taking Disprol, Hedex and Panadol
The NHS advises that several key groups of people should take steps before taking this medicationA female customer…
Obesity’s health risks shift with age and sex, new genetic study reveals
A massive UK Biobank analysis reveals that the health risks of obesity shift over time, peaking at different…
Exposure to bright light at night can increase heart disease risk
A new study led by Flinders University has found that being exposed to bright light at night can…