New way to diagnose high blood pressure
Imagine a world where your medicine is tailored just for you, based on your DNA. That's what Professor Murray Cairns and his team at...
The link between inflammatory bowel disease and heart attack risk
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a term that encompasses conditions characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, primarily Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
While...
How to navigate high blood pressure medication side effects in older people
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that becomes even more prevalent and challenging to manage as people age.
For the elderly, managing...
Half of people with this heart problem died of heart attack, stroke
In recent years, a heart condition called Atrial Fibrillation (AF) has been at the forefront of medical research in the UK. It's a problem...
This statin alternative can control high cholesterol and heart disease
Cholesterol is a crucial substance in our bodies, needed for various functions. But, when its levels go too high, it can lead to serious...
Research shows a new cause of heart infections
Scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have unveiled groundbreaking insights into viral infections impacting the heart, shifting the traditional focus from...
Whole grains for a healthy heart: do they lower or increase risk?
Heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, prompting ongoing research into how diet influences heart health. Among the many dietary factors examined,...
What are different types of heart attacks
Heart attacks, medically known as myocardial infarctions, are serious health events that occur when the flow of blood to the heart is severely reduced...
How caffeine can affect your heart health
Caffeine, the world's most widely consumed psychoactive substance, is a staple of many people's daily routines. Whether it's the morning coffee, an afternoon tea,...
Born with half a heart, this first grader wants to be a pediatric surgeon
Before Stephanie and Brennen Lewis could host the baby gender reveal party they were planning for family and friends, they had an ultrasound appointment...