There were 397,478 of people waiting for ‘routine’ cardiac care in England at the end of September, down from 401,728 in ...

People in their thirties may have a higher risk of a heart attack in later life, even if they don't meet the threshold for a ...

Maia from St Neots is encouraging children and parents to have a pre-Christmas clear out and donate their unwanted toys, ...

Research supported by BHF shows that people can find out if they are having a heart attack far faster using innovative tests ...

Half of people investigated for suspected angina and given the all-clear may be missing out on the correct diagnosis ...

People in their thirties may risk a heart attack or stroke in later life even when they have ‘normal’ blood pressure, if it’s too high or steeply rising ...

Water is essential for our survival. Most people can only live without it for a few days, which is not surprising given water makes up two thirds of the human body. Dehydration is the term used when ...

Just 11 minutes a day of moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, lowers the risk of an early death, according to researchers from the University of Cambridge. The researchers looked at more ...

When it comes to lowering cholesterol, many people will think of the need to have a diet low in saturated fats. For others, medicines like statins, prescribed to help lower cholesterol (a type of fat) ...

Palpitations are a sensation in your chest which can feel like your heart is fluttering, racing or pounding. It may even feel like your heart has skipped a beat. Sometimes they can be caused by a ...

Senior Cardiac Nurse Christopher Allen says: Atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation are both abnormal heart rhythms. They occur when there is an issue with the electrical signals and pathways in your ...