Drones could speed up getting defibrillators to people having cardiac arrests, study suggests
New research suggests the technology could be used to increase out-of-hospital access to life-saving devices
Millions in England unaware they have ‘silent killer’ high blood pressure, research reveals
Approach to treating high blood pressure ‘not fit for purpose’, say researchers, with 59% of cases undiagnosed
The pet I'll never forget
The pet I’ll never forget: Polly, the golden retriever who saved my husband’s life
We got her as a puppy and she became particularly close to Adam – a blessing when he went into cardiac arrest in the middle of the night
August 2026
New heart attack definition promises better care for women
Sweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks
Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds
‘An amazing relief’: implant offers hope for those with refractory angina
Fiona’s 14-year-old son Max was bright and gave enormous bear hugs. She lost him in an instant when his heart suddenly stopped
Max’s heart stopped while playing basketball. It was a case of 'sudden cardiac arrest' – video
July 2026
I work in a hospital – and didn’t know I was having a heart attack. Here’s what more women should know
Women and men exhibit different heart attack symptoms. Knowing these lesser-known factors can help save your life
June 2026
People with strong chest and back less likely to have a heart attack, analysis suggests
‘A child goes to bed and doesn’t wake up’: the families left in shock after the sudden death of their healthy children
April 2026
Home blood pressure checks could reduce risks after hypertensive pregnancy
NHS England to offer weight-loss drugs to 1.2m people to reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes
March 2026
Extra 11 minutes’ sleep each night can reduce heart attack risk, study finds
Researchers detail ‘surprisingly large’ cardiovascular health benefits of small shifts in behaviour
‘Strong evidence’ of lowered dementia risk: the benefits of shingles vaccination
A growing body of evidence suggests the vaccine may also lower risk of stroke and heart attack
Weight-loss drugs could prevent fatal complications from heart attacks, UK study finds
Latest research based on animal model trials shows GLP-1 drugs may prevent problem of ‘no-reflow’ in recovery
February 2026
Seascape: the state of our oceans
‘There has to be glitter’: can the Rio carnival give up its love of beach-polluting microplastics?
A bill banning the sale and use of plastic and metallic glitter has yet to go through in Brazil as the capital’s sandy shores bear cost of carnival’s shine
January 2026
When a heart attack left me in a coma, my hallucinations inspired a novel – and a new life
High blood pressure: who is at risk and why UK children are getting it
