Studies have shown that there is a link between cardiovascular health and brain health, but it is unclear whether genetic or environmental factors are most important in determining them both. A new study in twins suggests that nurture, rather than nature, may be decisive Continue reading →

Malaria increases the risk of heart failure by 30%, meaning an increase in the burden of non-communicable diseases. Dr Continue reading →

When you think of heart disease in people you think of heart attacks and angina as humans often suffer from coronary heart disease however in dogs and cats we see all sorts of different heart diseases. Coronary heart disease is very rare in animals but instead we see something called congestive heart failure very commonly - many small breeds of dog are predisposed to congestive heart disease, particularly Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Continue reading →

A heart murmur is an abnormal sound that the blood makes as it moves through the heart. Doctors can hear a heart murmur through a stethoscope. Murmurs can be benign or indicate a serious heart condition. Continue reading →

The top three health concerns for residents on Long Island are heart disease, cancer and substance abuse. Thats according to an analysis by the Long Island Health Collaborative. Survey participants say that heart disease and stroke are their biggest personal health concerns. Continue reading →

In December of 2010, Scott Webb headed to his basement for a work out part of his daily routine. While on the treadmill, Webb started to feel pressure and heaviness around his chest mixed with overwhelming nausea Continue reading →

The recent article, Unprocessed Red Meat and Processed Meat Consumption: Dietary Guideline Recommendations from the NutriRECS Consortium, by B. Johnston, et.al., published Oct Continue reading →

The wheel has turned full circle for Dr Sandro Demaio. The new chief executive of VicHealth the states peak health promotion body was a 21-year-old Monash medical student when he approached the organisations then-incumbent Professor Rob Moodie for career advice. Continue reading →

LEHI If given a chance, who wouldnt want to spend a few bucks to find out if theyre at heightened risk for one day having to confront some life-changing or life-ending medical malady? Thats the concept fueling an explosion in direct-to-consumer genetic testing and one thats also elevating ethical debates about how this most personal of information should be interpreted and protected. Utah-born Ancestry.com is the latest entry into a growing list of companies offering health-focused genetic testing an industry expected to grow to $20 billion annually in the next few years. Continue reading →