Heart/Cardiovascular News

Heart: More women than men die

Women die more often than men from heart disease because they are not systematically given the same treatment and tests, according to a French study unveiled.

Extra vitamin D good for heart

New research suggests that extra vitamin D could make a major difference in heart disease risk among people who have low levels of the nutrient.

Arteries improve after smokers quit

A year after kicking the habit, smokers' arteries showed signs of reversing a problem that can set the stage for heart disease, according to the first big study to test this.

Stock market bad for the heart?

As the economy wobbles, heart attacks seem to rise, a new study suggests.

Marathoners risk artery problems

Marathoners face a greater risk of artery problems which could lead to high blood pressure, heart attack, even death, a new study suggests.

Mini clip safer than heart surgery

Many people with leaky heart valves soon might be able to get them fixed without open-heart surgery - a tiny clip implanted through an artery was safer and nearly as effective.

Processed meat may harm heart

Eating processed meat, such as sausage, bacon and salami, increases the risk for heart disease and even diabetes, a new study by Harvard researchers has found.

Burt Reynolds has heart op

Actor Burt Reynolds has undergone heart bypass surgery and is expected to make a quick recovery at home, his manager said.

Baby Ashleigh dies

Baby Ashleigh Louw, who was born with part of her heart outside her chest, has died.

Obese kids risk heart disease

Obese children as young as three could harbour a warning sign that they're at risk of heart disease in the future, new research suggests.

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