The beating of the heart stops cancers from growing in this organ in mice, reports a study published today in Science 1. This could explain why tumours affecting the heart are so rare in mammals, ...

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The SGLT2 inhibitor medicines have changed how heart failure is managed. Originally, sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors were used to lower blood sugar levels in people who have type 2 ...

Whoever we are, whatever we’re doing, we have a measurable heart rate. It’s a pretty clear sign of being alive. But what should your heart rate be when exercising? When we exercise, our heart rate ...

Heart valve disease happens when one or more of your heart’s four valves don’t work properly, preventing oxygen-rich blood from moving efficiently through your heart and to your body. This forces your ...

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Most individuals diagnosed with HCM can expect to live a typical life span, especially with early diagnosis and consistent treatment. HCM is a genetic condition that can lead to heart-related ...

A top American cardiologist has highlighted three important warning signs of a heart attack, saying that one of them may even go unnoticed and is more common in women. According to Dr Chris Kelly, ...