The shingles vaccine could lower the risk of heart disease for up to eight years after receiving it, a new study has found. A cardiologist reflects on the findings.

Congenital heart disease is surprisingly common in newborns and affects about 1 in 100 newborns. CHD can also range from simple (like small holes in the heart) to complex (like missing or poorly ...

Of those, 1 in 4 have a critical heart defect. These conditions, known as congenital heart disease, are present at birth and can affect the structure of the heart and its function.

In a 2024 Swedish survey, about 3 in 4 people with heart disease said their condition affected their sexual health. And while most wanted more information, only about 5% received it.

The study assessed the health records of 2,776 women with a child diagnosed with congenital heart disease who were matched to 13,880 women whose children did not have this condition.

Major reallocation of healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic meant that elective surgery in children with congenital heart disease (CHD) was significantly reduced, so that those needing ...

Major reallocation of health care services during the COVID-19 pandemic meant that elective surgery in children with congenital heart disease (CHD) was significantly reduced, so that those needing ...

News Release 14-Apr-2025 Study looks at impact of COVID-19 pandemic on rates of congenital heart disease procedures among children Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Bristol ...

Congenital heart disease is one of the most common birth defects where the structure of the heart and the blood vessels get affected, leading to cyanosis, swelling in legs, rapid heartbeat and ...

February is Heart Month, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation is highlighting congenital heart disease and how more people are surviving and living longer despite having the condition. 7-year-old ...

Congenital heart disease or defect is a common type of birth defect that needs medical attention. The exact cause is unclear, but it may be connected to genetic factors or the mother’s health ...