Heart Health Related News
Gum disease may exacerbate mental health and heart conditions
Novel UK research has revealed that the risk of developing mental health and heart conditions may be increased by gum disease.
The study, led by...
New study shows that nerve cells can regenerate lost heart muscle
John Hopkins Medicine researchers produced new evidence from mouse experiments that show that manipulating certain nerve cells or the genes that control them might...
Diabetes medication that could revolutionise heart failure treatment
A diabetes medication used to treat the chronic disease is the first to help people with heart failure and could revolutionise treatments, according to...
Simultaneous repair of heart valves may benefit some adults
An international study of more than 400 adults concludes that simultaneous repair of heart valves decreased the risk of future severe leakage of the...
How the effects of caffeine impact your short-term health
In a groundbreaking, extensive study, researchers have revealed the potential health effects of caffeine, providing unprecedented insights into the impacts of coffee consumption.
The investigation,...
Sleep schedule discovered to impact heart health significantly
A research team in the UK has identified the optimal time window for sleep that maximises heart health, finding that deviating from this sleep...
Pioneering research reveals how liver fat affects heart health
A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at AMRA Medical has identified the impacts that varying visceral and liver fat levels can have on cardiometabolic...
Risk of type 2 diabetes reduced by excellent heart health
A novel study has indicated that middle-aged adults with good heart health are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes in their lifetime, a...
Viagra shown to suppress abnormal heart rhythms
The drug sildenafil, sold under the brand name Viagra, can strongly suppress abnormal heart rhythms, a new study has found.
In a study led by...
‘Smart’ shirt developed to monitor heart metrics using nanotube fibres
Researchers have developed ‘smart clothing’ which is able to monitor heartrate and take a continual electrocardiogram (EKG) of the wearer.
A team of engineers from...
AI identifies heart failure patients best suited to beta-blocker treatment
A new AI-based approach could help to quickly and easily identify the best treatment options for heart failure patients.
Researchers from the University of Birmingham...
Millions of people living with untreated hypertension worldwide
The number of people worldwide living with hypertension has doubled over the last 30 years to over 1.2 billion, a new study has found.
Led...
Night shift work linked to increased risk of heart problems
A recent study has suggested that working night shifts is associated with an increased risk of developing heart problems.
According to research published in the...
Lung disease drug offers hope for heart failure patients
A drug currently used to treat lung fibrosis could be repurposed to treat heart failure patients, an early phase trial has suggested.
Doctors and scientists...
Myogenic tone analysis uncovers mechanisms behind heart disease
The poor myogenic tone in micro-arteries may be a significant cause of unexplained heart disease, a new study has found.
The research, led by Professor...
New discovery could prevent future heart problems in athletes
Scientists have determined the cause of ‘heart block’ in athletes, which could help to inform treatments to prevent future heart problems.
A study led by...
Decline in incidences of dementia and heart failure in RA patients
The risk of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) developing dementia or heart failure has declined significantly since the 1980s, new research has shown.
Two groups...
MRI incubator could improve care for babies with heart disease
New technology for imaging babies born with congenital heart disease (CHD) is currently being trialled by researchers in Leeds.
The Baby MRI incubator at Leeds...
Charity pledges £500,000 for research into COVID-19 and heart conditions
Three new research projects will investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the heart and circulatory system.
National charity Heart Research UK has pledged over £500,000...
Discovery could pave the way to new treatments for brain injuries
A mechanism has been identified which protects the brain from the effects of hypoxia – a potentially deadly deprivation of oxygen. The discovery could...