Heart Disease News Archive

Welsh Ambulance delivers life-saving defibrillators using drones

BBC - 10-Apr-2024

Novel approach to quickly reach heart attack victims, trials underway

Scientists found cholesterol eating bacteria in the gut

Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard - 02-Apr-2024

Some bacteria may hold key to lower cholesterol and heart disease risk

Naked mole-rats' genome unveils secrets of their heart health

Queen Mary University of London - 27-Mar-2024

Unique metabolism shields hearts in low-oxygen conditions, offering clues to human heart protection

Intermittent fasting could lead to increased heart disease mortality

New Scientist - 18-Mar-2024

More studies needed, perhaps time-restricted eating provides short-term gain but long-term pain

APOB protein may shorten healthy lifespan and increase Alzheimer's risk

Live Forever Club - 16-Mar-2024

Providing a promising target for interventions aimed at promoting healthy ageing

Novel approach effectively silences cholesterol genes in mice for a year

News Medical - 01-Mar-2024

This could lead to long-lasting cholesterol treatments without genetic damages

A protein called APOB, key to blood fat control, could influence your lifespan

Live Forever Club - 25-Feb-2024

Lowering APOB could potentially delay age-related diseases like Alzheimer's

Women gain greater health benefits from exercise than men

Independent - 20-Feb-2024

Women who exercise regularly have a lower risk of heart disease and early death

High vitamin B3 (niacin) in your blood might raise your risk of heart attacks

New Scientist - 19-Feb-2024

Fortified foods and supplements can increase niacin levels in the body

Lifespan.io speaks to Cyclarity’s CEO for an update on its novel atherosclerosis treatment

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 19-Feb-2024

The company is developing a drug called UDP-003 to treat the disease

Anxiety and worry-prone personalities linked to early signs of heart ageing

Independent - 19-Feb-2024

Addressing mental health could help protect heart health in the long term

Scientists grew tiny heart-like tissues with CVD in a lab dish, using stem cells

University of East London (UEL) - 13-Feb-2024

Research has the potential to revolutionise heart disease treatment in older adults

Heart patients might soon get treatments tailored to their genes, thanks to NextGen

European Society of Cardiology - 12-Feb-2024

Project could lead to a brighter future for heart patients across Europe

Blood pressure fluctuations predict risk of heart attack and stroke

Imperial College London (ICL) - 31-Jan-2024

Study calls for effective monitoring and amlodipine-based treatment plan

CardioSignal raised $10 million to improve their heart disease detection app

Longevity Technology - 31-Jan-2024

It is already used in 15 countries to detect atrial fibrillation and heart failure

University of Surrey is all set to test "NOVOS Core" supplement on vascular health

Live Forever Club - 23-Jan-2024

The supplement aims to address the underlying causes of blood vessel ageing

Thousands of young lives are cut short each year by heart disease in England

Sky News - 22-Jan-2024

Death rate reached 80 per 100,000 people in 2022, the highest since 2011

Metrnl, a protein that rises with exercise and shields against heart disease

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 11-Jan-2024

It unlocks a potent anti-inflammatory defense mechanism within the body

Fisetin in berries and apples could shield your heart in later years

Live Forever Club - 19-Dec-2023

Supplementation reduced the buildup of senescent cells in the arteries of aged mice

Is your heart older than you are? The lifestyle habits ticking away at your time

Live Forever Club - 15-Dec-2023

Complex interplay of genetics and lifestyle in influencing heart health

Exercise-triggered irregular heartbeats may predict future heart issues

Oxford Population Health - 13-Dec-2023

Early detection of irregular heartbeats during exercise could be key to preventing heart problems

Wireless miniature robots navigate arteries, capable of performing vascular surgery

University of Twente - 11-Dec-2023

Opening doors for minimally invasive treatments of hard-to-reach blockages

Vegan diets enhance heart health over omnivorous diets, even in identical twins

Live Forever Club - 06-Dec-2023

Benefits include lower LDL-C, reduced fasting insulin & weight management

Why current cholesterol standards may not be enough for optimal heart health

Fortune - 05-Dec-2023

Even those with "normal" levels can have harmful plaque buildup in the arteries

Single-dose gene-editing therapy offers permanent solution to high cholesterol levels

New Scientist - 14-Nov-2023

Early results show promise in eliminating the need for lifelong statins

AI tool that analyses cardiac scans can predict heart attacks 10 years before

Independent - 13-Nov-2023

The tool presents a novel methodology for preventing heart diseases

Moving around, even for a few minutes, is healthier for your heart than sitting

Independent - 10-Nov-2023

Try to replace some of your sitting time with standing or walking

Senolytics may rejuvenate heart cells and prevent age-related heart disease

Live Forever Club - 02-Nov-2023

Drugs have the potential to revolutionise the way we treat age-related diseases

HDL cholesterol may be a double-edged sword for brain health

Boston University School of Public Health - 06-Oct-2023

Too much or too little HDL cholesterol may increase the risk of dementia

Move more, live longer: short bursts of activity can help you stay healthy

Independent - 29-Sep-2023

Short bursts of daily activity, even if brief, can greatly benefit heart health

Low vitamin D levels may lead to atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat

Healio - 29-Sep-2023

Findings underscore the importance of maintaining adequate vitamin D levels

Keeping your gums healthy may help to protect your heart from damage

Tokyo Medical and Dental University - 21-Sep-2023

A common oral pathogen plays a role in worsening heart attack damage

Ultra-processed food: A recipe for major cardiovascular events

The Guardian - 27-Aug-2023

UK government discourages consumption due to high heart disease and stroke risk

Salt-free diet: the simple way to reduce your risk of heart disease

The Guardian - 27-Aug-2023

Simply not adding salt to EVERY meal can have the biggest effect

Human heart on a microchip: A revolutionary new tool for medical research

Methuselah Foundation - 14-Aug-2023

Organ on a chip may be more successful than mice models in translating science to the clinic

Scientists design a rapid and inexpensive method to grow human blood vessels

Pursuit by The University of Melbourne - 01-Aug-2023

Tissue engineered blood vessels might replace bypass surgery to treat heart disease in future

Weekend workouts keep your heart as healthy as regular exercise

The Guardian - 18-Jul-2023

150 minutes of exercise throughout the week or during only weekends can lower heart disease risk

New study finds vitamin D may reduce risk of heart attacks in older people

The Guardian - 28-Jun-2023

One vitamin D supplement a month slashed risk of major cardiovascular events by 9%

New accurate AI-driven personalized treatment for heart failure patients

European Society of Cardiology - 21-Jun-2023

AI4HF uses latest methods to lower the risk of disease and develop patient centered care

Novel heart disease treatment given $145m boost with Bitterroot Bio funding

Longevity Technology - 19-Jun-2023

Biotech leverages insights from immunology and cardiology, aiming to dissolve arterial plaques with their flagship asset, BRB-002

Chest e-tattoo boasts major improvements in heart monitoring

University of Texas at Austin - 26-Apr-2023

Ultralight, flexible device provides early detection of heart diseases outside the clinic

Pioneering Heart Repair Technique: Reprogramming Adult Fibroblasts In Vivo

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 25-Apr-2023

Potential for manipulating fibroblasts to improve heart healing and regeneration after heart attack

Expert doctors guided heart surgeries via smart glasses at Basildon Hospital

BBC - 27-Mar-2023

Remote access helped to perform several procedures simultaneously and reduced waiting time for patients

How NMN Supplementation Affects Artery Stiffness Through NAD+ Metabolism

Live Forever Club - 13-Mar-2023

A meagre 250 mg/day of NMN ameliorated arterial stiffness which could protect against CVD risk

Mesoblast develops an injection with stem cells having anti-inflammatory effect to treat heart attack

Freethink - 12-Mar-2023

A new weapon that could give doctors an entirely new way to treat heart failure

Added sugar and fruit juice increases risk of cardiovascular disease

Nuffield Department of Population Health - 15-Feb-2023

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Tiny sensor alerts early warning signs of heart failure

Independent - 12-Feb-2023

Advances in the innovation could limit hospital admissions and increase healthspan of patients

Heart's biological age can be delayed by 10 years by an anti-aging mutant gene discovered

Medical Xpress - 23-Jan-2023

Healthy mutant gene can reverse the decline of heart performance in older people

SIRT6: Ageing, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases - A Review

Live Forever Club - 20-Dec-2022

SIRT6 has a vital role in cell metabolism which could lead to therapeutics for controlling senescence

Large scale study identifies new risk loci associated with CAD (coronary artery disease)

University of Oxford - 06-Dec-2022

The study outlines a list of genes and genetic variants for future study of common diseases

AI tool could let someone know in 60 seconds or less their level of risk of cardiovascular disease

The Guardian - 04-Oct-2022

AI-enabled imaging of the retina’s veins and arteries can specify the risk, results from big study

More the artificial sweetener consumption, higher the risk of cardiovascular disease

The Guardian - 07-Sep-2022

Direct association between higher consumption of artificial sweetener and heart disease

Regenerative therapies and senolytics help to rejuvenate the heart’s capacity to regenerate

Longevity Technology - 17-Aug-2022

Eliminating senescent cells rejuvenates the heart's capacity for regeneration in mice

Shorter lifespan in men linked with loss of male sex chromosome while aging

The Conversation (UK) - 14-Jul-2022

Understanding how Y chromosome may contribute to age-related diseases can help prevent them

The genetics of successful ageing: unlocking longevity genes in humans

Live Forever Club - 11-Jul-2022

APOE and FOXO3A had significant impact on longevity, but environmental factors also determine the fate of health while ageing

Advancements in organ biofabrication may lead to build human heart for transplant

Harvard University - 07-Jul-2022

Helical structure of heart muscles helps understand the functioning of heart

ECM proteins help to develop more robust methods for generation of heart cells

University of Wisconsin-Madison - 01-Jul-2022

ECM proteins play significant roles in hPSC adhesion, growth & cardiac differentiation

Racing for the lead... Underdog becomes Cyclarity Therapeutics

Longevity Technology - 20-Jun-2022

Also announces move to Buck Institute for Research on Aging

mRNA delivers mutated proteins - regenerates cardiomyocytes post a heart attack

University of Houston - 16-Jun-2022

Stemin and YAP5SA notably restores normal cardiac pumping in mice

Daily glass of beetroot juice (inorganic nitrate) could interrupt harmful inflammation

The Guardian - 09-Jun-2022

Nitric oxide is a potential anti-inflammatory compound for heart patients

Same aged old male athletes at higher heart disease risk than female athletes

British Heart Foundation (BHF) - 07-Jun-2022

Stiffer aorta and older vascular age in older male athletes when compared to female athletes

Height may be an unrecognised non-modifiable risk factor for several health issues

The Guardian - 02-Jun-2022

Largest height study ever: being tall increases risk of peripheral neuropathy, lowers heart risk

Excessive TV time linked to poor heart health irrespective of genetic risk

The Guardian - 24-May-2022

Reducing TV time is linked to avoidance of coronary heart diseases

Selah Therapeutics launched to focus on ketone-based therapies for heart disease

Longevity Technology - 13-May-2022

Treatment options for diseases of aging - from the makers of metabolic switch

Verve Therapeutics' gene editing therapy may cure heart attacks once and for all

Bloomberg - 06-May-2022

Trials underway to test the safety, but affordability and acceptance of gene therapy are major concerns

miniPUMP - the next-best personalised human heart model for drug testing

New Atlas - 25-Apr-2022

Your cells as your own "organ-on-a-chip" model for heart disease

SomaLogic’s blood test accurately predicts risk of disease and death

The Guardian - 06-Apr-2022

Test involves protein analysis that provide a snapshot of an individual's health

Eating just five portions of vegetables may not protect your heart

BBC - 21-Feb-2022

Researchers say balanced diet with healthy lifestyle helps reduce risk of many diseases

Live longer with good health by drinking ground coffee every day

Independent - 10-Feb-2022

Instant coffee had no such benefits but contains twice the amount of possibly harmful acrylamide

Study reveals that healthy drinking is a big myth and it might decrease your heart health

Independent - 28-Jan-2022

Dr Schutte suggests to reduce the recommended amount of alcohol by NHS

Drone delivers defibrillator before ambulance arrives

BBC - 07-Jan-2022

Everdrone looking to expand its drones' capabilities within Sweden and beyond

Dark chocolate, coffee and wine can keep your heart healthy

Guardian - 19-Nov-2021

A leading cardiologist, Thomas Lüscher, explains moderation is the key

Fitbit clears FDA to identify people with irregular heartbeats

MedCity News - 17-Nov-2021

Detected atrial fibrillation in one-third of adults, but faces issues with implementation

Studies prove relationship between sleep onset timing and risk of developing CVD

BBC - 09-Nov-2021

Sleep health: An important contributor to a person’s general health

Low-carb diet is better than low-fat diet to lower the risk of heart disease

EurekAlert! - 28-Sep-2021

Restricting carbs improve heart health by reducing bad cholesterol and insulin resistance

Reversible reprogramming regenerates cardiac tissue after a heart attack

Endpoints News - 23-Sep-2021

Possibility of regeneration: A boon to the broad rejuvenation field

Underdog pharmaceuticals secures $10m funding from Kizoo ventures

Longevity Technology - 23-Sep-2021

Funds to bring affordable and effective age-related therapies to the public

Diet rich in dairy fat can keep your heart healthy, finds new study

Guardian - 21-Sep-2021

It's more important to focus on the type and source of dietary fat than just the amount

'Innovation Passport' awarded for Underdog's novel compound intended for treating heart diseases

Longevity Technology - 09-Sep-2021

Safe and potential compound shows disease-modifying effect by removing toxic cholesterol from blood

Fauna Bio finds new avenues for drug discovery through animal genomics

Longevity Technology - 27-Aug-2021

By investigating self-healing mechanisms in animals, Fauna bio aims to cure human diseases.

Heavy smoking and alcohol abuse cause premature ageing of arteries in youth

European Society of Cardiology - 23-Aug-2021

Stiffer arteries further elevate risk of heart disease and stroke, mainly in women

Targeted imaging strategy to diagnose inflamed atherosclerotic lesions

Medgadget - 18-Aug-2021

Photoacoustic imaging of inflamed atherosclerotic plaques by carbon nanotubes

Employment type in your 20s determines risk of heart disease later in life

CNBC - 11-Aug-2021

It's no real surprise that education (and with it, wealth) had a positive impact on health

Processed meat increases the risk of dying from heart disease

Guardian - 21-Jul-2021

Impact stems from saturated fat and salt - no effect seen in poultry

Clinical experience in artificial heart with autoregulation of blood flow

pharmaphorum - 15-Jul-2021

New heart replacement therapy for patients with end-stage biventricular failure

Swap refined grains with whole grains to lower your risk of heart disease

Medical News Today - 14-Jul-2021

Whole grains help you maintain/lose weight, and keep blood pressure & sugar levels in check

Fully-implantable wireless pacemaker that dissolves on it's own after use

Guardian - 28-Jun-2021

Bioresorbable device with no leads and batteries for temporary use after heart surgery

Independent of glucose levels, hypertension increases risk of heart disease and stroke

Niigata University - 21-Jun-2021

Even slightly elevated blood pressure needs early management to prevent further complications

Survival and recovery post cardiac arrest is independent of lowering of body temperatures

BBC - 16-Jun-2021

A&E bases clinical trial on body temperature in critical patients conducted

Drinking coffee in right amounts might help you live longer

BGR - 23-May-2021

Regardless of type, coffee consumption holds many health benefits but 3-4 cups a day is optimal

Sesame-sized heart organoid beats just like a human heart

ScienceAlert - 23-May-2021

Planning to grow multi-chambered heart, to advance cardiovascular therapies in the future

Life-saving robot performs high quality CPR on ambulance patients in UK

Independent - 22-May-2021

LUCAS 3 robot, a paramedic companion, first to deploy in South Central Ambulance Services

Working 55+ hours a week killed 745,000 people a year

BBC - 17-May-2021

Working overtime, only to die early - long working hours may increase your risk of stroke & heart disease

Cardiovascular emergency warnings by machine learning

EurekAlert! - 17-May-2021

New model for predictive analytics of acute cardiovascular disease

Latest 3D scanners diagnose heart disease in just 20 minutes

Independent - 04-May-2021

NHS rolls out 3D imaging technology for rapid diagnosis & early management of coronary heart disease

British diet can fuel heart disease risk in midlife adults

Independent - 23-Apr-2021

Limit traditional British diet like white bread, fruit juice, and sugar to avoid the risk of heart disease & death

Disrupted sleep linked to greater risk of death in women

Evening Standard - 20-Apr-2021

Unconscious wakefulness during sleep increases risk of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality

Heart gets smaller in long duration space missions

BBC - 30-Mar-2021

Despite exercising, reduced gravity causes heart atrophy in space travelers, likewise in long-distance swimmers

Just 70 grams of red or processed meat increases risk of heart disease, diabetes

Guardian - 03-Mar-2021

But increased risk mainly due to higher weight - less significant when BMI accounted for

CRISPR cuts cholesterol by 57% with just one shot

Phys.org - 01-Mar-2021

Tiny lipid particles with gene editing machinery selectively targets liver and reduces cholesterol in mice

Repair Bio's latest tech assists in clearance of excess cholesterol from blood

Longevity Technology - 08-Feb-2021

CDP technology enters clinical trials soon to tackle the root cause of heart diseases

Summary of Dr Gervasio Lamas presentation on EDTA clinical trial

Live Forever Club - 05-Feb-2021

5-year mortality for diabetic heart attach patients reduced by 43%

Think before buying yourself that drink

Independent - 14-Jan-2021

A single drink a day can increase your risk of a stroke causing arrhythmia

Benefits of exercise for heart health are limitless

Nuffield Department of Population Health - 13-Jan-2021

Highest level of physical activity proved to reduce the chance of dying from heart disease

Biodegradable heart valves and vessels tested in pre-clinical trials

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) - 07-Jan-2021

Could eliminate the risks of traditional non-degradable permanent prostheses

Brown fat, the kind of fat tissue we all need for better health

New Atlas - 04-Jan-2021

Finding ways to produce brown fat or replace white fat for cardiac & metabolic health

Reversing heart damage with zombie cell-killing drug

British Heart Foundation (BHF) - 14-Dec-2020

Senescence killing drug in mice might unveil new heart attack treatments

Step up on staircase to know your heart health

Medical Xpress - 11-Dec-2020

Cardiologist suggested an easy and inexpensive 'stairs test' to asses your heart

Human trial results of resveratrol may benefit heart health

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 30-Nov-2020

Daily supplementation with resveratrol proved to improve heart function

'Green' mediterranean diet for a healthy heart

EurekAlert! - 23-Nov-2020

Green Med diet with less meat benefits heart better than the traditional version

A rare gene mutant variant found to protect liver by chance

EurekAlert! - 19-Nov-2020

Scientists found exciting benefits by inducing a gene mutation in mice

Regenerating heart vessels to replace traditional surgeries

University of Helsinki - 19-Nov-2020

Stimulating growth factor to grow new blood vessels in the heart of mice

Low cost therapy cut down heart attack risk by 40%

CNN - 15-Nov-2020

Generic polypill along with aspirin reduces the risk of heart problems

Good news for chilli eaters as they might live longer

Independent - 10-Nov-2020

Study finds significant reduction in disease mortality with chilly consumption

Study finds link between CVD and childhood popularity

Independent - 06-Oct-2020

One-third increased risk is low compared to impact of other lifestyle choices

Electronic blood vessels could replace damaged arteries

IEEE Spectrum - 06-Oct-2020

Not just replacing, but enhancing - could include sensors and drug reservoirs

Shielded stem cells repair heart attack injuries in rodents

RICE UNIVERSITY - 18-Aug-2020

Bioengineered minimally invasive shielded stem cells reduces heart attack damage

Red meat may increase heart disease risk

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 10-Jul-2020

Particularly, its metabolic byproduct affects vascular ageing as studied in mice and humans

How LDL cholesterol enter our cells elucidated

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 02-Jul-2020

Two proteins serve as the doorway, becoming new potential targets for drug discovery

Gene editing lowered blood level cholesterol and triglycerides in monkeys

New York Times - 27-Jun-2020

Could prevent not only the complications but the heart disease per se in the future

Two drug molecules delivered via nanoparticles to combat atherosclerosis

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 26-Jun-2020

Success in mice model gives hope for fighting cholesterol-associated inflammatory diseases

Peptides that shift gut bacteria can reduce heart attack risk in mice

Scripps Research Institute - 15-Jun-2020

Lowering the number of bad gut bacteria reduced artery plaques by 40% - wow!

Protein responsible for halting heart cell division, discovered

Medical Xpress - 22-Apr-2020

Findings in mice study vital for heart cell regeneration and damage repair

Off-the shelf artificial cardiac patch for heart attacks

Medical Xpress - 08-Apr-2020

In rat and pig models this cardiac patch improved recovery after heart attacks

Fast progression of atherosclerosis seen in healthy people aged 40-50

EurekAlert! - 06-Apr-2020

First of its kind to analyze the progression of the disease at frequent intervals

Mitochondrial transplants are successful but benefits are short lived

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 25-Mar-2020

May be a solution to ageing related mitochondrial dysfunction which leads to diseases

Metastudy reviews impact of mitochondrial aging on cardiovascular disease

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 18-Mar-2020

Still lots to discover, but SENS already looking at ways to stop it in its tracks

Heart aging and disease risks can be predicted through simple blood test

News Medical - 24-Feb-2020

Measuring amyloid-beta in blood key to identifying future heart complications

Can senolytics improve heart disease and repair damaged heart cells?

European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer - 18-Feb-2020

Senescent cells seem to play a major role even in heart diseases

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy's impact on cardiac function

Jerusalem Post - 04-Feb-2020

Protocols were evaluated on the patients with “normal” aging heart

Nanoparticle that can save you from having a heart attack

Nano Magazine - 28-Jan-2020

Discovery is a promising one, and in the future, expected to reduce the risk of heart attacks

Study on mice shows the adverse effect of protein diet

Medical Xpress - 24-Jan-2020

There's no simple solution for a longevity diet except maybe everything in moderation

Burnout due to chronic workplace stress will make your heart beat irregularly

Huffington Post - 14-Jan-2020

Don't fall into unhealthy habits, have a reliable support system

Inclisiran: the newest weapon in the fight against cardiovascular diseases

BBC - 13-Jan-2020

Potential to save many lives including those who are not responding to statins

Highlights on dietary cholesterol associated heart health

American College of Cardiology - 10-Jan-2020

AHA recommends to opt for healthier fats in place of complete withdrawal

What does giving up alcohol does to your mind and body?

Huffington Post - 02-Jan-2020

Dry January can be prescribed to everyone, only benefits for your health, without any side effects

Sleep tight to reduce cardiovascular disease risk

NHS - 19-Dec-2019

Don't miss your sleep, it's part of a healthy lifestyle

Nanoparticle for the detection of vascular calcification

Nano Magazine - 10-Dec-2019

Nanoparticles minimize the difficulty in identifying dangerous vascular calcifications

Did you know that cold weather can affect your heart?

Patient - 04-Dec-2019

Take extra care of your heart in the cold weather

Vaping is better than smoking, but quitting smoking is the best

BBC - 16-Nov-2019

No vaping is even better for your heart

A protein that plays a key role in the making of cholesterol plaques: TRB1

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 11-Nov-2019

Still at an early stage in research - working on mouse models

Connection between insomnia and risk of heart attack and stroke

NHS - 07-Nov-2019

People who have insomnia had a small increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke over 10 years

British and Israeli teams join to reverse ageing of blood vessels

British Heart Foundation - 25-Oct-2019

British Heart Foundation working on anti-ageing research? It must be mainstream now!

Genetic test could identify an increased risk of heart attack

BBC - 08-Oct-2019

GRS can be measured at any age, children could be tested too

Age does not limit the physical performance

Elsevier - 08-Oct-2019

As an added bonus exercise also reduced patients' depression and anxiety

Long term physical exercise: protective against cardiovascular disease

Fight Aging! - 07-Oct-2019

Better to start exercising regularly at a pre-elderly age

A heart attack is not only a man's disease

Metro - 30-Sep-2019

Women are dying needlessly from heart attacks because of not receiving proper treatment

People who have an optimistic personality have lower blood pressure

Guardian - 27-Sep-2019

Positive disposition to life changes life quality and drives a better heart health

Polypill could give key advantages to patients

Independent - 19-Sep-2019

Participants who took polypill had systolic blood pressure decrease on an average 9mm Hg in one year

Gradual heart attack and its symptoms

Huffington Post - 18-Sep-2019

If in doubt, call an ambulance – it could save your life

Machine learning identifies patients risk of cardiovascular death

GEEK - 13-Sep-2019

RiskCardio relies on 15 minutes of a patient’s raw electrocardiogram (ECG) signal

First-in-human, FDA-approved clinical trial to test a hydrogel on cardiac tissue

Medical Xpress - 12-Sep-2019

Positive results seen in patients who had a heart attack more than a year before

'High Street Heart Checks' to detect hypertension and atrial fibrillation

Huffington Post - 02-Sep-2019

I’ve been thinking of running longevity cafes which would help people monitor more than just BP

Aspirin should not be prescribed for people over 70

European Society of Cardiology - 31-Aug-2019

Low-dose aspirin can't be prescribed for healthy people over 70, even if they have high CVD risk

Guidelines on lipid management to prevent heart disease

Science Daily - 31-Aug-2019

Keep LDL levels to the minimum with cholesterol lowering therapy & healthy lifestyle

AI can spot past atrial fibrillation even in a normal ECG

BBC - 02-Aug-2019

Warns the doctors about rhythm abnormalities that went undetected

FRESH technology can bioprint a 3D extracellular matrix of collagen

Medical Xpress - 01-Aug-2019

A future without the need for organ harvesting and trafficking

Scientists restore heart function after MI in mice model

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 24-Jul-2019

This will be the solution to post heart attack complications

A genetic mutation that happened 3 million years ago causes heart attacks

Guardian - 22-Jul-2019

It may reduce atherosclerosis, but what about other chronic diseases?

Update on successful dosing of first patient CLXR-001 by Celixir

GlobeNewswire - 06-Jul-2019

Ongoing clinical trials for heart patients with cellular therapy to cure damaged heart muscles

Statins as a preventive medicine for “invisible population”

Guardian - 19-Jun-2019

DNA tests might identify ‘invisible population’ who are not currently seen as in danger

PAR plays a key role in hardening of the arteries

Guardian - 11-Jun-2019

Study finds calcium deposits are triggered by a molecule produced by damaged cells

Potentially revolutionary heart attack treatment option

BBC - 04-Jun-2019

"Pumping" patch could help repair the damage caused by a heart attack

Placental stem cells can regenerate damaged heart cells

New Atlas - 22-May-2019

Creating beating cells and blood vessels that could treat heart attack victims

Molecular destruction code found in an enzyme involved in cholesterol synthesis

Phys.org - 17-May-2019

Could be used to develop more effective drugs to lower cholesterol levels

Glucosamine intake leads to lower risk of heart disease and stroke

Independent - 14-May-2019

Reduces levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation

UK figures show heart deaths rise up

BBC - 13-May-2019

Deaths from heart, circulatory diseases among people under 75 are on the rise for the first time in 50 years

Crispr injection could reduce chance of heart attack

Guardian - 10-May-2019

Verve Therapeutics treatment targets PCSK9 gene

Diets that cause most deaths around the world

BBC - 04-Apr-2019

Surprisingly, whole grains more important than fruit & veg

Researchers found that heart fat increased in obese people on crash diets

Telegraph - 02-Feb-2019

People suffering from heart diseases should consult their doctor before adopting a low-calorie diet

Unsurprisingly, butter is not the new butter

NutritionFacts.org - 30-Jan-2019

Is Butter Really Back? The short answer is... NO!

Low dose aspirin benefits counterbalanced by bleeding risk

NHS - 23-Jan-2019

People without cardiovascular disease do not benefit overall

Wrinkled forehead linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease

Independent - 26-Aug-2018

People with deep wrinkles may be at up to 10 times more risk of death due to heart disease

Even low levels of air pollution can damage heart

BBC - 03-Aug-2018

Scientists found a link between air pollution and larger ventricles in the heart

Common infections raise risk of heart attacks and strokes

Telegraph - 12-Mar-2018

Study tracked 34,000 patients admitted to hospital with urinary or respiratory tract infections.

Multi-gene test predicts early heart disease risk

American Heart Association - 08-Jan-2018

Patients with familial hypercholesterolemia are at increased risk for early-onset heart disease.

Drug 'melts away' fat inside arteries

University of Aberdeen - 02-Nov-2017

Drug being trialled for treating breast cancer and diabetes shows interesting side effect.

New Drug Slows Down Heart Disease Progression

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 14-Sep-2017

PCSK9 inhibitors are an effective therapy for lowering LDL cholesterol.

Statins cut heart deaths in men with high cholesterol

NHS - 07-Sep-2017

Original randomised trial studied men who had high cholesterol.

One in 10 men aged 50 'have the heart of a 60-year-old'

NHS - 04-Sep-2017

Since 2015 Public Health England (PHE) are encouraging people to take a simple three-minute online Heart Age Test.

Scan finds heart's ticking time bombs

BBC - 13-Jul-2017

Inflammation is linked to the build-up of unstable plaques in blood vessels.

‘Healthiest hearts in the world’ found

BBC - 18-Mar-2017

Tsimane people in the forests of Bolivia rarely signs of clogged up arteries – compared to 25% of 45 year old Americans.

Injection could permanently lower cholesterol by changing DNA

New Scientist - 06-Feb-2017

People born with natural mutations that disable a specific gene have a lower risk of heart disease, with no apparent side effects.

Handful of nuts daily may increase your lifespan

NHS - 05-Dec-2016

Twenty grams of unsalted nuts a day can keep cancer and heart disease away

Ibuprofen-like painkillers linked to an increased risk of heart failure

NHS - 29-Sep-2016

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a group of painkilling medicines commonly taken by people with joint problems, backache and arthritis.

Heart disease deaths down 70% in a generation

New Scientist - 22-Aug-2016

Annual UK deaths from heart disease and stroke fallen from 341,000 in 1979 to 155,000 in 2014.

‘Heart attack risk’ for common painkillers

BBC - 10-May-2016

May be a link between taking high doses of common anti-inflammatory painkillers – such as ibuprofen – and heart attacks.

Does the cholesterol in your diet matter?

Penn Medicine - 28-Mar-2016

Busted long standing myth on dietary cholesterol; advised to be specific about the type of fat