Age no criteria for heart attack treatment
Age no criteria for decisions on heart attack treatment, new research finds: Elderly patients suffering the most common type of…
Heart & Lung
Blood clots and lung injuries found patients who have died of Covid-19
A new post-mortem study of patients who have died from COVID-19 found severe damage to the lungs and signs of…
Social distancing decreased paediatric respiratory tract infections in Finland
Finland declared a lockdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, and the ensuing social distancing measures decreased…
Nitrate supplementation could help breathing and lung clearance in the elderly
New research published today in The Journal of Physiology shows that nitrate improves function in the diaphragm, the muscle involved…
Premature cardiovascular disease mortality
More Australians and Americans are dying from cardiovascular disease attributable to excess weight, particularly in younger people, new research finds.…
Bupa UK Insurance launches rapid at-home cardiac assessment service
Bupa UK has rolled out a new rapid cardiac assessment service to all its health insurance customers, providing a fast…
Plant-based diet shown to lower blood pressure
A diet rich in plant-based foods can include a limited amount of animal products and still improve blood pressure, new…
Genetics influence weight and eating behaviour
People who are genetically predisposed to being overweight have a much harder time keeping their weight. A research team led…
Link between heart health and obesity in children
Childhood obesity linked to poor heart health signs at 11-12 years. Toddlers who were obese or overweight show concerning signs of…
Referrals of urgent care lung conditions drop by up to 70%
An average of 3,399 patients per week missed out on urgent and routine referrals during lockdown, according to the Taskforce…