 Your new post is loading...
Your new post is loading...
Common “natural” preservatives such as vitamin C may be linked to a greater risk of high blood pressure and heart disease, a new study found.
|
Scooped by
Peter Mellow
January 24, 8:11 PM
|
Sometimes, the body’s warning signs about your health can just creep up on you.
|
|
Scooped by
Peter Mellow
November 7, 2025 1:04 PM
|
Avoiding deadlines until the very last minute is a way of life for most journalists but after month of feeling “a bit off”, I went for a check-up.
|
|
Scooped by
Peter Mellow
October 8, 2025 7:17 PM
|
A growing body of cardiologists and public health experts agree that millions could be saved if the medical system shifted how we treat heart disease by focusing on detecting and managing atherosclerosis, or the build up of plaque that narrows arteries over time, before overt signs or symptoms appear.
|
|
Scooped by
Peter Mellow
October 3, 2025 8:47 PM
|
The woman, a doctor, was fit and healthy, but even a small amount of exertion left her out of breath.
|
|
Scooped by
Peter Mellow
August 10, 2025 6:23 PM
|
A major new report has detailed which areas are suffering the worst heart disease rates and workforce shortages.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. But about 80 percent of cases are considered preventable.
|
|
Scooped by
Peter Mellow
June 18, 2025 6:44 PM
|
Using marijuana doubles the risk of dying from heart disease, especially from stroke and heart attacks, a large new study found.
Study of 420,000 Britons suggests speeds of at least 4mph can lower risks by up to 43%
|
|
Scooped by
Peter Mellow
March 30, 2025 9:39 PM
|
Kevin Whitby was driving home from a regular gym session, listening to a radio interview on sudden cardiac death. Fifteen minutes later, he had a heart attack. With the interview ringing in his ears, he went straight to hospital and was soon having life-saving surgery.
|
|
Scooped by
Peter Mellow
March 18, 2025 6:04 PM
|
A new study by Australian researchers finds that the risk of cardiovascular disease increases with higher temperatures, and the burden could double by 2050 if extreme heat continues.
|
|
Scooped by
Peter Mellow
February 6, 2025 4:40 PM
|
“Cardiac clearance” can reveal heart issues, reduce surgical risk and even save a life. The evaluation helps ensure your body is ready for the stress of an operation.
|
|
Scooped by
Peter Mellow
December 18, 2024 5:24 PM
|
There are much healthier ways to protect one’s heart and overall health than drinking, such as eating a balanced diet and getting regular exercise, as well as maintaining a healthy weight and not smoking, Parker said.
Naveed Sattar, a professor of cardiometabolic medicine and honorary consultant at the University of Glasgow in Scotland who was not involved with the study, advised against drinking wine or any alcohol for good health.
“I would strongly urge people to drink as little as they can do if they wish to be healthier,” Sattar said in a statement. “The wine paradox is a myth and this article adds nothing whatsoever new to what is already known .”
|
|
|
Scooped by
Peter Mellow
February 3, 5:39 PM
|
Men face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease earlier than women, so heart health awareness, prevention and early detection are key decades sooner than many may think.
|
|
Scooped by
Peter Mellow
November 21, 2025 6:43 PM
|
For those who have experienced cardiac arrest, the idea of a second episode looms large, which in itself can become a risk factor. But specialists say it is entirely preventable when you adopt some simple strategies – and stick to them.
|
|
Scooped by
Peter Mellow
October 27, 2025 7:57 PM
|
Walking for at least 15 minutes without stopping is ideal, according to new research.
|
|
Scooped by
Peter Mellow
October 5, 2025 7:29 PM
|
Australian women having a heart attack are less likely to be promptly diagnosed and treated compared to men, although the gender gap in cardiac care is narrowing.
|
|
Scooped by
Peter Mellow
September 29, 2025 6:02 PM
|
In almost all cases, there were signs leading up to cardiovascular disease. You can start treating the risk factors now, experts say.
|
|
Scooped by
Peter Mellow
August 3, 2025 7:17 PM
|
High levels of a fatty particle called Lipoprotein(a) encourage the development of blood clots as well as plaque, sharply raising the risk of stroke, heart attack and other severe problems — even among younger people.
|
|
Scooped by
Peter Mellow
June 25, 2025 6:40 PM
|
Your chance of dying from a heart attack has dropped dramatically, but other deadly heart conditions are on the rise, a new study found.
|
|
Scooped by
Peter Mellow
May 10, 2025 6:35 PM
|
A study of more than one million people found the shingles vaccine may lower the risk of heart disease and stroke for up to eight years after the shots.
|
|
Scooped by
Peter Mellow
April 14, 2025 6:14 PM
|
This first-of-its-kind study found that a little leads to a lot when it comes to heart health.
|
|
Scooped by
Peter Mellow
March 24, 2025 5:00 PM
|
People who suffer cardiac arrest are more likely to survive in Victoria than almost anywhere else in the world thanks to key interventions
|
|
Scooped by
Peter Mellow
February 7, 2025 5:48 PM
|
Australian medical research currently does not account for the needs of women, a scoping review from the Department of Health and Aged Care has found.
|
|
Scooped by
Peter Mellow
January 19, 2025 4:26 PM
|
Experts suggest a link between cured meats and higher rates of dementia and worse cognition.
|
Scoop.it!
