Cardiology

People who live within 500 metres of one or more fast food outlets are more likely to end up with heart disease, according to a new study.

Recent recommendations from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) to lower thresholds defining hypertension and treating

Australian research suggests drinking a few cups of coffee everyday is safe for people with abnormal

The Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute is leading the largest national study looking at the impact of a family history on heart disease. Cycling

A study of 950 elderly women has shown those who ate plenty of broccoli and brussels sprouts were less likely to be at risk of cardiovascular disease.

The impact of vigorous exercise during childhood may have been underestimated, with new research showing it could determine whether or not they survive a heart attack

A world-first Australian study has found injections of placenta cells can reduce brain injury and aid recovery in stroke victims. Giving

New report reveals chilling link between type 2 diabetes and heart disease The 1.5 million Australians living with type 2 diabetes are twice

Researchers have shown cardiac surgeons can save a significant amount of precious donated blood and still safely perform life-saving heart surgery.

For the first time, a strong link has been established between high blood pressure and the most common heart valve disorder in high-income countries.

Australian researchers have demonstrated how a single injection of HDL cholesterol could stop heart cells dying following a heart attack. Australian

New data released by the Heart Foundation shows the death rate from heart disease is 60 per cent higher in rural and regional Australia. Where

A leading Australian sports cardiologists says there is no conclusive evidence well-trained athletes like ironman champion Dean Mercer are more likely to suffer

More Australians are being urged to learn CPR, with a new survey showing one in five wouldn't know how to recognise a cardiac arrest. A

Deadly rheumatic heart disease has almost halved worldwide, but the condition persists in areas of Australia where its prevalence is on par with some of the world’s

There's been a dramatic increase in the number of Australians having heart attacks without any obvious risk factors. The heart attack that

Children from socially and economically disadvantaged families and neighbourhoods appear more likely to have thicker carotid artery walls, which in adults may indicate higher

An Australian-led study of more than 10,000 diabetic patients has shown drug Invokana significantly cuts the risk of serious heart problems and kidney failure.

A high BMI is known to cause heart disease in mid-to-late life, but new research has revealed it can worsen cardiovascular health even in those as young as 17.

Research has found a link between regular chocolate consumption and a lower risk of developing atrial fibrillation, also known as heart flutter.