Heart Disease

Sporting events like the Commonwealth Games should be a celebration of physical fitness, not junk food and alcohol (Picture: Michael Steele)

Why watching the Commonwealth Games could be bad for your health Dr Robin Ireland

An NHS England spokesperson said NHS staff are 'working hard to manage record demand with the rollout of 24/7 mental health centres in the heart of communities and millions of pupils accessing NHS support in the classroom'

More than 20,000 waiting for cardiology appointment, figures show

Demi and her father Billy Cunningham, who suffered a heart attack in 2023

Demands for action on Scotland's growing heart disease crisis

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A pilot scheme has revealed a widespread genetic sensitivity to common medicines

Pilot scheme reveals genetic sensitivity to common medicines

Our eyes can provide a 'window' into the health of our hearts (Picture: Randy Montoya/Sandia National Laboratories)

New AI medical breakthrough might just save your life Scotsman comment

Craig Murray with his wife Linda

Progress on cardiovascular health at risk as deaths rise

Craig Murray has described the double heartbreak of losing his son and his wife to the same heart condition in the space of seven years

Father ‘feels robbed’ after losing wife and son to heart condition

The Scottish Government has been urged to act on alcohol deaths

SNP ministers must act 'urgently' on alcohol deaths, charities say

A racegoer drinks Champagne from a novel kind of flute at the Cheltenham Festival (Picture: Mike Egerton)

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Martin Lynch.

I take a cold plunge in my wheelie bin every day - it helps my PTSD

A walk, at average or brisk speed, can significantly reduce the chance of some heart conditions (Picture: Tim Graham)

No dawdling! Why Scotland needs to become a nation of brisk walkers Scotsman comment

Heart disease is a leading cause of death among women in the UK

UK women less likely to seek help for chest pain and heart issues

Millions of people could be unaware they are living with deadly heart disease.

Seven warning signs you might be suffering from heart disease

Torcuil Crichton MP has called for all islanders to be offered DNA tests

Use wind farm money for DNA tests on islanders, says Labour MP

Emerging technologies are transforming our approach to wellness and disease management

Ad Feature Health tech is evolving but what does this mean for our health?

Sleep expert Dr Sophie Bostock, who has a PhD in Health Psychology at University College London worked alongside Bensons for Beds to create the digital image

What sleep-deprived people will look like in 2050 - according to AI

Scientists have been debating the health benefits of wine for years (Picture: Justin Sullivan)

Wine is good for you? Why it's important to read beyond the headline Scotsman comment

Ad Feature The Fourth Frontier heart rate monitor for heart health and recovery

Dr Robert Coultous, CSO and co-founder at MI:RNA.

Study paves the way for earlier detection of common heart disease in dogs

These vitamins could be the key to dodging illnesses this winter

The best Vitamin D supplement to take this winter - a doctor explains

Plant-based alternatives to meat are increasingly realistic (Picture: Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Why it's bad that vegetarians now eat the most ultra-processed foods

Paula Radcliffe (Fourth Frontier)

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Scottish Government 'lost its way' on health protection, experts claim

Antibacterial mouthwashes can be useful - but can also do more harm than good

Antibacterial mouthwash dangers: Why, as a doctor, I never use them

King Charles

Why King Charles eats avocados: a nutritional expert explains benefits

It's important to find out as early as possible if your dog - or cat - has a heart condition, so you can seek treatment.

Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats: Vet warns of three telltale symptoms

Egg, sausages and bacon being fried in a frying pan

How cutting bacon and sausages from meals 'will slash dementia risk'

Artificial intelligence may present some risks but the potential to do good is also huge (Picture: Johannes Simon/Getty Images)

How AI-powered scientific revolution is helping to transform medicine Scotsman comment

The Scottish Government's 'underfunding of public health' could result in many more cardiac fatalities, says reader (Picture: Adobe)

Readers' Letters: Waiting lists for cardiac treatment must be tackled

An estimated 500 potentially avoidable deaths take place in the UK each year among patients waiting for treatment for aortic stenosis

Women concern as urgent action needed to 'revive UK's heart care'

Diabetes rates are set to soar globally by 2050

How to spot diabetes symptoms as rates soar across the world

Robert Blake - ’In Cold Blood’ actor who was once tried for wife’s murder, dies at 89

Robert Blake - actor who was once tried for wife’s murder, dies at 89

David McColgan, British Heart Foundation Scotland

Calls for heart disease strategy as figures show postcode lottery

Health problems caused by tobacco use have been estimated to cost the NHS £780 million

Take action now to save Scottish lives - David McColgan

The Lancaster Guardian and Lancashire Evening Post can today reveal a list of Lancaster and Morecambes best and worst GP surgeries, based on ratings provided by patients

Heart disease needs better data collection – Kylie Strachan

Fatal heart attacks can be predicted years in advance using a new technique to identify ticking time bomb arteries, research has shown.

Fatal heart attacks predicted years in advance thanks to new technique

Graeme Souness. Picture: Neil Doig

Graeme Souness backs call for more heart research funding

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Jeanette Forbes: There's new hope for people living with type 1 diabetes

The mortality rate from heart disease in Scotland has fallen. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Death rate for heart disease in Scotland down 40 per cent

New standards have been drawn up to reduce the number of deaths of pregnant and new mothers from heart disease.

Call for action on heart disease deaths in Scottish mothers

Fundraisers help raise over Â£180,000 for British Heart Foundation. Picture: Contributed

Scots raise over Â£180,000 in the fight against heart disease
HUNDREDS of generous fundraisers across Scotland have joined the fight against heart disease by raising an incredible Â£182,000 for British Heart Foundation Sco...

Maureen Watt said news of the drop was encouraging. Picture: Jon Savage

Scottish deaths from stroke and heart disease drop

Relaxing with a tablet or smartphone puts far more pressure on the discs in the back than walking around, meaning under-30 devotees are suffering. Picture: Getty

Rising cases of young people with spinal problems

The new test is much more sensitive than the one currently used by doctors. Picture: PA

Blood test hailed over women heart attack detection

Diabetes could be caused by heart disease pills

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Health warning for partners of heart attack sufferers

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Death toll from heart disease falls

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NHS winning stroke battle as death toll is halved in under-75s

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NHS winning stroke battle as death toll is halved in under-75s

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Jules Payne: Testing for FH could save 10,000 Scottish lives

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Outlaw excessive salt in food and cut heart disease by 20%, say scientists

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Scotland's death rate reaches 30-year low

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