The Latest Breaking News on Heart Disease

Allison Kerr and Karen Owens both had to undergo heart transplants after being diagnosed with a genetic heart condition that led to the death of their father in 2005.

TWO sisters who both had heart transplants are ­looking forward to celebrating their first normal festive

Allison Kerr, 55, and Karen Owens, 58, were diagnosed with a genetic heart condition which had previously led to the death of their father.

One-year-old Ryan Line is making "small improvements" as he recovers from a Strep A infection that developed into septicaemia.

Ian rushed his colleague to hospital himself after being told the wait time was over an hour

Expectant mothers who eat diets rich in fruit, vegetables, nuts, olive oil, whole grains and fish, reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia by 28 per cent, scientists find

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have read that heart attacks are more common around the holidays. Why does that happen? Is there anything I can do to lower my risk? I currently take blood pressure medication, and heart disease runs in my family.

Little Caleb will be spending Christmas at home on Sunday, surrounded by his family, almost a year after a heart transplant as mum Jenna Parrish looks back on the boy's first few uncertain months

Scientists claim plasters can boost repair of heart tissue without being rejected by child’s body

People with high blood pressure need to watch out, says study

Ambulance workers and paramedics are striking today, which has sparked warnings that people should not get "blind drunk". However, people should still call 999 if they are in a life-threatening condition.