Be heart smart to get a head start in the marathon
As runners prepare for the Sydney marathon, one cardiac specialist says while it's never too late to start endurance training, don't attempt a last-minute race.
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Hospital accepts failings after pleas for help ignored
An anguished mother has sobbed in court as she detailed being "ignored" by hospital staff as she pleaded for them to help her sick daughter before she died.
Heart patients hit the gym to dispel exercise warning
Heart patients who were told to avoid all exercise growing up have hit the gym in a bid to see if ignoring old advice could boost their health.
Gene research decodes heart disease risk
Research has shed light on the role genetics plays in determining a person's risk of coronary heart disease, providing a "whole new avenue" of screening.