Science & Human Interest Stories
Take a read through as our experts break down the hot topics in health and heart research. Learn more about your heart health and what's happening in the scientific world.
40 articles
Why the Mediterranean diet still matters
07 February 2023
While other diets come and go, this is one way of eating that continues to be the gold standard for heart health - ranked best diet of 2023.
How sleep can impact heart health
13 January 2023
What the latest research tells us about sleep's important role in maintaing a healthy heart
Three new heart health tips for 2023 that could save your life
09 January 2023
The Institute's Prof Jason Kovacic shares research's latest insights into preventing heart disease
New Year’s Resolutions – Small sustainable changes for heart health
19 December 2022
Learn how you can meet your heart health goals this new year - with little incremental changes that have a lasting impact.
Have yourself a heart-friendly Festive Season
16 December 2022
Easy things to try this year to be a little heart-healthier this Christmas
Short bursts of physical activity during daily life may lower risk of premature death
13 December 2022
Data from recent studies has shown that you don’t need a lengthy workout to get health benefits from exercise.
Rainbow of fruit and vegetables
25 November 2022
We’re told to ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables. Here’s what each colour does in our body
Link between red meat and heart disease
14 October 2022
Does eating red meat raise your risk of heart disease? Learn more about how and why red meat can impact your heart health.
Can being stressed damage your heart?
10 October 2022
It’s hard to avoid feeling stressed in our busy lives, as to whether if affect our heart health, the answer it seems is complicated.
How does space travel affect the human body?
29 August 2022
Cardiologist and space exploration enthusiast Professor Jason Kovacic talks about the impact of space travel on the human body, particularly on our hearts.
Salt and the Heart
04 August 2022
How does salt in our food and diet affect our hearts? How much should we be having?
Miranda's heart transplant journey - Cardiac biopsies
17 June 2022
Heart Transplant survivor shares what it's like to have a heart biopsy, and what Prof Andrew Jabbour’s MRI breakthrough means to those with a donor heart.
Unlocking the secrets of mitochondria – the powerhouses of our cells
09 May 2022
This project may have relevance to cardiometabolic diseases and neurological diseases, where mitochondrial dysfunction is at least partially involved.
Misconceptions about Heart Disease and Women
06 April 2022
Victor Chang Institute’s Prof Livia Hool shares the latest advice on what women can do to take care of the heart health
Professor Richard Harvey – New Horizons in Cardiac Fibrosis
12 November 2021
Professor Harvey reveals how his recent NHMRC Investigator Grant will help find new treatments for heart failure.
Being diagnosed with Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
09 November 2021
Chris Shaw lived with sky high blood pressure for years unable to find a diagnosis
Acknowledgement of Country
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