Why extreme cold is more deadly for those with heart failure than sweltering heat
Very low temperatures nearly five times as likely to cause death as hot weather for those with cardiovascular problems, study suggests
Very low temperatures nearly five times as likely to cause death as hot weather for those with cardiovascular problems, study suggests
Thousands of women are missing out on life-saving heart treatment because doctors fail to spot vital symptoms – here’s what to look out for
Study reveals the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease is 34 per cent higher for those using SSRIs long term
Patients tend to associate excess weight with factors they cannot control, such as genetics and hormones, a study has found
Too much fat around the belly is more dangerous to health than overall weight, Oxford University scientists find
Study of 13,000 patients finds AI could eradicate a ‘gender bias’ that means female heart-attack cases are often missed
Those prescribed three-medications-in-one drug were far more likely to keep taking tablets than those taking them separately, study finds
Study found that, compared to the worst sleepers, healthy over-50s who were well rested saw risk of heart disease or stroke fall by 75pc
New study finds stopping treatment early cuts the benefits by as much as three quarters - even for those who stayed on them until their 80s
New study finds close links between increases in nitric oxide, a common pollutant caused by traffic, and the chance of suffering an attack
Experts say surge risks ‘catastrophic’ increase in non-communicable diseases including diabetes, stroke and heart disease
Loss of a spouse increases risk of dying by 20 per cent, study finds, but that rises to 113 per cent in first week of bereavement
The risks of surgery may weigh heavily on the mind, but they are far outweighed by the positives
Thousands of people to be given tailored medication to cut the risk of killer disease
Consumption of more eggs can help reduce risk of cardiovascular disease or stroke, Peking University study finds
Research suggests that the type of coffee you drink can raise cholesterol, but is it as simple as that? We find out...
Cafetiere brews produce more cholesterol in the blood than filter coffee, while the effects are more pronounced among men
Living healthily during adult years is less crucial for steering clear of the condition than your upbringing, study finds
Study shows the need to tackle excess weight in children while they are toddlers before significant problems develop
An artificially intelligent algorithm can pick up small speech differences in order to monitor heart health
Two or more servings every seven days will the reduce the chance of coronary disease by more than a fifth, say Harvard scientists
Study suggests sodium found in soluble paracetamol tablets could cause people to exceed their daily suggested salt intake
Simple check could make it easier for doctors to spot patients at high risk, study finds