Being overweight doubles blood pressure risk in kids
Published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, the study shows that obese four-year-old kids have a doubled risk of high blood pressure by age six.
Jun 13, 2019, 17:03 PM IST
Class 12 student suffers heart attack, dies while taking board exams in Hyderabad
In a shocking case, a class 12 student died of cardiac arrest inside the examination hall during the ongoing board exams on Saturday.
Mar 02, 2019, 23:25 PM IST
Fish oils don't prevent strokes in diabetes patients: Study
In observational studies, higher consumption of fish is associated with lower risks of coronary artery disease and stroke.
Aug 27, 2018, 10:45 AM IST
Hypertensive patients prefer medication to cutting salt
Excess salt intake is one of the most important causes of hypertension, which makes salt restriction a key strategy to manage it.
Aug 27, 2018, 10:17 AM IST
Simple laboratory score can help diagnose heart attacks faster
Scientists have developed a simple lab score that is superior to using cardiac troponin alone for the identification of patients at low and high risk for heart attack or death at emergency department presentation.
Aug 20, 2018, 15:36 PM IST
Daily exercise may cut heart attack risk even in polluted areas: Study
Moderate cycling for four or more hours per week cut risk for recurrent heart attack by 31 per cent.
Jul 21, 2018, 17:47 PM IST
Diabetes has become epidemic in India, needs urgent attention: Health expert
"Stroke, diabetes is the commonest underlying factor. Heart attack, diabetes is the commonest underlying factor. That's why it is so important. It is an epidemic.
Jun 17, 2018, 15:41 PM IST
BJP MP Bandaru Dattatreya’s 21-year-old son Bandaru Vaishnav dies of heart attack
Twenty one-year-old son of former Union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Bandaru Dattatreya's son, Bandaru Vaishnav, died after suffering a heart attack.
May 23, 2018, 06:28 AM IST
Man dies of heart attack after sending son to appear for NEET in Kerala
Father of an aspirant of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), passed away after suffering a heart attack in Ernakulam in Kerala on Sunday.
May 06, 2018, 14:34 PM IST
Flu, pneumonia may increase risk of heart attack, stroke in older adults: Study
A new study has found that aged people who are diagnosed with flu or pneumonia are six times more likely to suffer from heart attack or stroke in the days after infection.
Mar 22, 2018, 18:18 PM IST
Narendra Jha: A talent that remained divorced from stardom
Last year, Narendra was part of both the Republic Day releases 'Raees' and 'Kaabil' -- and he was equally engaging in both.
Mar 14, 2018, 20:31 PM IST
Narendra Jha's untimely demise shocks Bollywood and TV industry
Several Bollywood and television celebrities took to Twitter and expressed their grief.
Mar 14, 2018, 19:21 PM IST
Urinary, respiratory tract infections may double stroke risk: Study
The effects of the common infections were of similar magnitude among the people suffering from diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol, researchers said.
Mar 14, 2018, 17:45 PM IST
Celebs mourn Pyarelal Wadali's sudden demise
Pyare Lal Wadali was admitted to the hospital on Monday following a complaint of chest pain.
Mar 09, 2018, 22:27 PM IST
Young men more likely to die from heart attacks on weekends
While heart attacks are different from cardiac arrests, the former increases the risk of the latter by a huge margin.
Mar 06, 2018, 16:59 PM IST
Sridevi didn't have any history of a heart ailment, says brother-in-law Sanjay Kapoor
Her last film 'Mom' created quite an impact amongst the critics and viewers alike.
Feb 25, 2018, 13:37 PM IST
Sridevi's mortal remains will arrive in Mumbai on Monday, fans gather outside her Lokahandwala residence
Sanjay Kapoor and other family members have reportedly flown to the UAE after learning about the incident.
Feb 25, 2018, 12:35 PM IST
'New toolkit improves heart attack care in Indian hospitals'
The Acute Coronary Syndrome Quality Improvement in Kerala (ACS QUIK) study represents the largest randomised trial in cardiovascular medicine in India to date, researchers said.
Feb 14, 2018, 19:27 PM IST
Vitamin D3 may heal or prevent damage to your heart
Several diseases, including high blood pressure, build-up of fats, cholesterol in and on the artery walls, and diabetes, can cause damage to the cardiovascular system thus increasing the risk of heart attack.
Jan 31, 2018, 18:19 PM IST
UP MLA Mukhtar Ansari suffers heart attack, rushed to hospital from Banda jail
UP MLA Mukhtar Ansari was rushed to a hospital from Banda jail in a critical condition.
Jan 09, 2018, 13:56 PM IST
