Tackling ‘bad’ cholesterol earlier better for heart
Taking steps to lower levels of harmful LDL cholesterol at a much earlier stage than current medical practice indicates could be a far more effective...
Heart & Lung
The Heart & Lung section explores heart and lung health, covering topics like personal lung cancer experiences, WHO’s anti-smoking strategies, heart attack awareness in women, and hypertension’s impact. It also highlights technological advancements in heart failure detection, strategies to reduce stroke risk, and the role of vitamin D in preventing atrial fibrillation. This section emphasizes the importance of comprehensive health awareness and innovative treatments in heart and lung care.
Peppermint oil is proven to lower blood pressure
New University of Lancashire research finds two daily doses can reduce blood pressure by an average of 8.5mmHg. Daily doses of peppermint oil have been...
Stark inequalities in pulmonary fibrosis care
New report reveals stark inequalities and avoidable delays in pulmonary fibrosis care across the UK. Pulmonary fibrosis is a terminal lung disease, with outcomes comparable...
Leadless pacemakers to treat thousands with slow heart rhythms
Leading heart rhythm charity, Arrhythmia Alliance, welcomes new guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) approving the use of ventricular leadless...
Two thirds of adults in England are overweight or living with obesity
Two thirds of adults in England are overweight or living with obesity, latest Health Survey for England data shows. The 2024 Health Survey for England (HSE), the country's flagship study...
Gout medication can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke
A ground breaking new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that medicines used to treat gout can also reduce the...
Chronic Kidney Disease Poisons Patients’ Hearts, Scientists Discover
Scientists have discovered an answer to the longstanding mystery of why more than half of patients with chronic kidney disease ultimately die of cardiovascular problems:...
Global Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Week
AF Association is hosting Global AF Aware Week (GAFAW) 17-23 November 2025 to raise awareness and promote education of Atrial Fibrillation (AF) across the Globe....
Heart specialists in Kenya to provide lifesaving treatments
Heart rhythm specialists travel to Eldoret, Kenya to provide lifesaving treatments. On behalf of Arrhythmia Alliance, Dr. Mark Davies, Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist from Nottingham...
Manchester University to research the impact of CO on babies
The Carbon Monoxide Research Trust (CORT) has awarded funding to Manchester Metropolitan University to support a new PhD studentship investigating the impact of carbon monoxide...
