Heart Disease in the News
The articles featured below include news about or mention of heart disease. This is page 2 of 5.
World Kidney Day - 10 March
Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) to expand
Genomic mapping identifies largest yet set of genes associated with heart disease
Scanning the genomes of more than 100,000 people from all over the world, scientists report the largest set of genes discovered underlying high cholesterol and high triglycerides — the major risk f...
Smaller portion sizes for Happy Heart Eat Out Month
The Irish Heart Foundation, safefood and the HSE have joined together for this year's campaign, which encourages establishments to offer healthy options on their menus, and encourages customers to ...
Eating processed meats may increase risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes
Although most dietary guidelines recommend reducing meat consumption, prior individual studies have shown mixed results for relationships between meat consumption and cardiovascular diseases and di...
Could 'Health Supplement' steroids protect against heart disease?
So-called 'fountain of youth' steroids are made naturally in the body, but levels decline rapidly with age. This has led to a market in synthetically made steroids that are promoted for their healt...
Drug that increases good cholesterol reduces clogging of arteries
Health News : Research : Drug that increases good cholesterol reduces clogging of arteries : Oxford University, UK
Canada works with National and International Partners to Manage the Spread of the H1N1 Flu Virus
In Canada, while new cases of H1N1 flu virus continue to emerge, the majority of cases do not require hospitalization. Preliminary data shows that the majority of those infected with H1N1 are under...
Protect children from the allure of smoking, say doctors
A news report has warned that children who smoke face years of tobacco addiction that can lead to life-threatening diseases and premature death.
Historic Bill Signing on Tobacco Regulation
As long-time advocates for strong regulation of the tobacco industry, the AMA is honored to stand with President Obama today as he signs the historic tobacco law. Today’s historic bill signing is a...
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update
Although the number of new cases of H1N1 influenza is increasing in New Zealand, there are still relatively few cases and only isolated instances of community transmission. 15 new cases were confir...
Call for pictorial warnings on tobacco packs
Research shows that even among people who believe tobacco is harmful, few understand its specific health risks. According to the WHO, despite this lack of understanding health warnings on tobacco p...
Brains do break down
Air pollution health warning
Particle pollution is mainly caused by motor vehicles, wood burning heaters and industry. It can reach extremely high concentrations during bushfires and dust storms. Adam Capon, Senior Policy Anal...
Common gene variants influence risk factor for sudden cardiac death
A new study has identified common genetic variants related to a risk factor for sudden cardiac death. The report identifies variants in genes, some known and some newly discovered, that influence t...
