The Latest Breaking News on Heart Disease

Larger trials will now assess whether the technology can be rolled out nationally after a successful countryside study had ‘very promising’ results

A French doctor who goes on trial Monday accused of intentionally poisoning 30 patients, 12 of whom died, sounded defiant in a radio interview before the hearings opened, saying he was not responsible for the "distress" of his alleged victims and their families.

Letter: For people with lower levels of the enzyme required to metabolise clopidogrel, aspirin remains the better option – a personalised approach is required, write Dr Ronnie Ramlogan, Dr Dimitri Gagliardi, Dr Luigi Venetucci, Dr Abisope Akintola, Dr Cinzia Dello Russo and Prof Sir Munir Pirmohamed

Seven-year-olds who have higher blood pressure are more likely to die from the condition by their mid-50s, researchers said

Five areas of focus at world’s largest heart conference said to mark ‘turning point’ in cardiology and patient care

The typical risk factors for major cardiovascular events include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or a history of smoking

An expert reveals what you should look out for

A young Florida mother's lungs filled with toxic vape oil after she used a vape 300 times a day. Cloey Eyes, 25, who switched from cigarettes to vaping, thought she was having a heart attack.

Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) on Sunday presented data from the STEER real-world study of evidence gathered from actual patient experiences at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2025.

Researchers recommend incorporating higher-intensity physical movement into everyday activities

An inquest into the death of a newborn in hospital has heard how pediatricians tried to save the baby's life but remained unaware of her heart condition.