Meet the ‘extraordinary’ women who donated their hearts to science Katie James, Kara Terol and Hannah Sharma had heart transplants before turning 35. Evening Standard · Jun 21
Solving the Delivery Challenge in Stem Cell Therapy: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Care in Cardiac Regeneration For many patients who survive a heart attack, recovery is only the beginning. Structural and functional changes in the heart can drive progression to heart failure, a chronic condition that remains a leading cause of long-term morbidity and mortality. International Business Times · Jun 19
Boy’s life saved at London hospital as UK-first procedure reverses heart failure Elliot Atkins’s parents were told that, without action, he was unlikely to survive a ’one in a million’ condition called middle aortic syndrome Evening Standard · Jun 17
Boy, 7, has life saved after UK-first procedure reverses heart failure Elliot Atkins became the first child in the UK to have an angioplasty to help make him fit enough to be given life-saving surgery The Independent UK · Jun 17
Surprising benefit of Covid vaccine found in new study The study found that the jab was linked to a lower risk of Covid-19-related major adverse cardiovascular events The Independent UK · Jun 17
Keep heart rate guidelines in mind while exercising Dear Doctors: I'm a 55-year-old man, and I have been active all my life. I know target heart rates are based on age and was surprised that my heart rate while running is often between 150 and 195. Should I slow down a bit? I jog alone in a rural… Bangkok Post · Jun 15
Perimenopause Doubles Cardiovascular Risk and Women Are Still Not Being Referred for Advanced Heart Care — Two New Studies Expose a Critical Gap in Women's Heart Health JAHA May 2026 study: perimenopausal women are twice as likely to have low cardiovascular health scores. Medscape 2026: women account for only 33% of advanced heart failure referrals despite equal burden. Medical Daily · Jun 12
Loneliness Raises Heart Valve Disease Risk by 19%, Major 2026 Study Finds — and It's Independent of Genetics A 462,917-person, 14-year study published in JAHA found loneliness raises degenerative heart valve disease risk by up to 19%, independent of genetics and traditional risk factors. Medical Daily · Jun 11
Nearly 90% percent of Americans are at risk for this condition - and you’ve probably never heard of it Doctors say earlier screening could help save lives The Independent UK · Jun 10
Family sues hospital that allegedly told them their 13-year-old was dying - but it was entirely curable The girl became ‘gravely ill’ after doctors allegedly implanted a heart valve upside down during her open-heart surgery The Independent UK · Jun 9
A Cup of Spinach a Day Could Reduce Your Heart Disease Risk by 15% — New 54,000-Person Study Has Major Implications for New York City's #1 Killer A major long-term study of 54,000 adults published June 8, 2026 found that getting just ~60mg of nitrate from vegetables daily — the amount in a cup of spinach — reduces cardiovascular disease risk by 15%. Medical Daily · Jun 9
Why eating five portions of fruit and veg a day still might not be enough Everyone needs to eat more blueberries, plums, blackberries, broad beans and cherries, researchers say The Independent UK · Jun 8
Euromillions winner who saved police officer’s life days before scooping jackpot dies in suspected hit-and-run Anthony Canty won the prize money days after giving a police officer CPR on the bus The Independent UK · Jun 6
With Nation's Highest Diabetes Rate, San Antonio Faces Major Shift as Medicare Prepares $50 Wegovy Coverage With diabetes rates among the highest in the U.S., San Antonio could see major change as Medicare's new $50 Wegovy coverage begins July 1, expanding access for eligible residents. Medical Daily · Jun 5
The Independent UK · Jun 5 British Heart Foundation proposes closure of 150 charity shops amid ‘challenging trading environment’ The organisation said the proposals follow a review process
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4 Family of girl left brain-damaged at birth accept £28m NHS payout Mother demands overhaul of maternity care after settling case over birth at Queen’s hospital in Romford in 2019
Bangkok Post · Jun 3 Forum flags stealth-like liver ailment BARCELONA: A liver disease affecting nearly 1.7 billion people worldwide is emerging as a major health challenge, but experts say it remains under-recognised and under-prioritised in public health policy.
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Scientists raise alarm about effects of commonly prescribed sleeping pill Low-dose quetiapine improves sleep quality but significantly impairs next-day alertness and driving performance, new clinical trial finds
The Guardian - AU · May 31 The kindness of strangers: I had a heart attack while mountain biking and someone saved my bicycle I heard the ambulance siren getting closer. And then a voice: ‘Where do you live? We’ll take your bike home for you’
The Times of India · May 31 Gordon and Betty Moore’s $50 million pediatric gift that rescued families from the trauma of childhood heart disease A landmark gift for children's healthcare is reshaping how we view medical philanthropy. Gordon and Betty Moore's $50 million donation to Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford focuses on family support alongside clinical care. This approach ensures vulnerable families receive crucial counseling and resources. Local care teams are empowered to guide…
The Independent UK · May 29 Jeremy Clarkson shares lucky coincidence that saved him from heart attack ‘If I hadn’t been doing that, I wouldn’t have gone to hospital,’ TV personality said
AAP · May 29 VIC:Baby's death after home birth could have been avoided A mother should have been transferred to hospital four hours earlier to save her baby's life, a coroner has found.
AAP · May 29 Baby's death after home birth could have been avoided A mother should have been transferred to hospital four hours earlier to save her baby's life, a coroner has found.
Marie Claire · May 28 Another European Queen Has Been Hospitalized Following Queen Margrethe Health Scares The Norwegian Royal House announced that Queen Sonja has been admitted to an Oslo hospital on May 27.
Medical Daily · May 27 Heart Rehabilitation with Cardiac Rehab and Exercise After a Heart Attack Learn what really happens in cardiac rehab, from heart‑safe exercise to lifestyle changes, and how rehabilitation supports post–heart attack care and long‑term heart recovery.