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We examine recent media reports suggesting that certain antidepressants can negatively affect your heart health by altering heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol and weight.

Find out the key things to consider if you have a heart condition and are thinking about having children.

RESEARCH

Imperial College London | Dr Peter Gatehouse

Coronary artery disease and some inherited heart muscle diseases cause patients to experience symptoms of breathlessness, fatigue and chest pain, because of a restricted blood supply to the heart muscle. A relatively new method for measurin...

EVENT

Date

23 - 24 May 2026

Location

London to Brighton

A classic capital to coast challenge, where you’ll trek through some of the stunning Sussex countryside before reaching the finish line by the sea.

Dr Phoebe Kitscha explores some of the biology behind the effects of Covid-19 on the circulatory system, and the research into ways to prevent and treat these effects.

The heart care waiting list in England has risen to a new record high, bucking the trend of overall waiting lists declining for the fourth month in a row.

RESEARCH

University of Leicester | Dr Cordula Stover

People who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop a range of health problems, including a build-up of fat in the liver – called fatty liver disease – which can lead on to serious liver damage. Fatty liver disease can contribute ...

The heart care waiting list saw the biggest monthly fall in five years in May, latest figures from NHS England show.

Find out if catching up on sleep on Saturdays and Sundays could really lower your risk of heart disease.