1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (245+ words) in new clinical consensus statement People in Australia living with overweight and obesity will now have clearer, evidence-based guidance from their healthcare professionals to manage their weight and lower their risk of a heart attack or stroke. The Heart Foundation…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (262+ words) AI detects heart disease using DEXA bone scans An Australian researcher and his global team have successfully shown that AI can detect a marker of heart disease from DEXA bone density machine scans, unlocking a cost-effective yet powerful way of…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (359+ words) The Heart Foundation is disappointed that a Senate Committee investigating the illegal tobacco trade "invited the enemy into the war room" by meeting with tobacco industry representatives in private in Canberra yesterday. The Senate Committee for the Illegal tobacco crisis…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (323+ words) Online misinformation about cooking oils " particularly seed oils - has prompted the Heart Foundation to help set the record straight this Heart Week. Current evidence shows that oils high in unsaturated fats, including common seed oils such as canola, sunflower and…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (348+ words) Derek Chew appointed to lead Heart Foundation's next chapter The Heart Foundation has announced the appointment of Professor Derek Chew as its next Chief Scientific and Medical Officer to succeed Professor Garry Jennings. Professor Chew will commence in the role…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (308+ words) Higher heart age prevalence Data from the Heart Foundation's own Heart Age Calculator shows 3 in every 4 people who use the tool have a higher heart disease risk than is ideal for their age. Further analysis of data shows that: Heart…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (321+ words) Single-pill blood pressure treatments added to the PBS Media release: Thursday 2 April, 2026 The Heart Foundation has welcomed the Australian Government's decision to add single-pill combination therapies for high blood pressure " known clinically as hypertension - to the PBS from 1 April this…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (358+ words) The Heart Foundation is offering free Easter recipes to help people enjoy a family feast while still supporting heart health. Recipes such as Easter brunch tarts, fruity hot cross scones and chocolate mousse are some of the heart healthy favourites…...

2+ mon, 10+ hour ago  (271+ words) Air pollution refers to the tiny, invisible particles and gases circulating in our air, which can harm your heart and lungs when you breathe them in. It'sa significant risk factor for CVD in Australia and is especially harmful for people…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (369+ words) 30 years of Heart Foundation Walking The Speaker's Courtyard came alive as we gathered to celebrate 30 years of Heart Foundation Walking'a milestone that belongs to walkers, volunteers and communities across Australia. Hosted by Speaker Milton Dick, the anniversary afternoon tea brought…...