British Heart Foundation

Almost one in 10 people in high-risk groups may have had a hidden heart attack, study suggests

A “shocking” proportion of over-50s with common health problems like high blood pressure are having undetected heart attacks ...
British Heart Foundation

One in five people with unhealthy fat could have a heart attack

A simple blood test has revealed one in five people living with overweight and ‘unhealthy fat’ could have a heart attack in ...

Dr Amir Khan's 'more likely' heart attack warning for women

Dr Amir said these are “more likely” to happen in women. “Get it checked, ladies,” he said. In a caption for a clip of the ...

Phone calls from a pharmacist could help people achieve healthy cholesterol, say researchers

Regular follow-up calls from a pharmacist can help people lower their "bad" (LDL) cholesterol by reminding them to take their ...

High blood pressure, heart attacks linked to common preservatives in food

Common “natural” preservatives such as vitamin C may be linked to a greater risk of high blood pressure and heart disease, a ...

Dr Amir Khan warns shoulder symptom could signal heart attack

A heart attack is a medical emergency - and it's important to recognise the warning signs ...
CNN

After a heart attack, beta-blockers are often a lifelong medicine. Maybe they shouldn’t be

For decades, surviving a heart attack has come with a lifelong prescription: Stay on medications called beta-blockers to help protect your heart. But doctors are taking a closer look at whether ...

I’m a dietitian — try this hack at the pub to slash heart disease and cancer risk

Regularly consuming too many calories can lead to weight gain and obesity, which increases the risk of a heart attack or ...