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26 Aug 2023

People With Elevated BP, Cholesterol May Experience Heart Attack: Study

People with marginally elevated blood pressure, cholesterol or glucose feel generally well, but are unaware of the risks.

World Heart Day

29 Sep 2021

Major weight loss may reverse heart disease risks linked to obesity: Study

The risk of high blood pressure and LDLs were similar in Americans who used to have obesity and those who had always maintained a healthy weight However, although the risk of current type 2 diabetes lessened with weight loss, it remained elevated in people who formerly had obesity

07 Aug 2019

Eat more plant-based foods for better heart health

Study shows eating a larger proportion of plant-based foods and a smaller proportion of animal-based foods may help reduce your risk of having a heart attack, stroke or other type of cardiovascular disease.

29 Jul 2019

Smoking can trigger severe leg pain, poor wound healing

The study found that compared with never-smokers, those who smoked for more than 40 pack-years had roughly four times more risk for peripheral artery disease, versus 2.1 times and 1.8 times more risk for coronary heart disease and stroke, respectively.

27 Aug 2018

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.

19 Mar 2018

Unhealthy weight gain increases risk of heart attacks, high BP: Study

A new study has found that unhealthy weight gain can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and high blood pressure.

19 Aug 2017

This new diagnostic tool may help detect heart attack, stroke risk early

The tool uses near-infrared light to visualise the fatty build-up in the arteries.

17 Apr 2017

Reducing your trans fat intake may help ward off heart attack, stroke

Some communities in the US -- most notably New York City -- have eliminated the use of trans fats in restaurants and eateries in recent years.

10 Apr 2017

Is aspirin really a 'wonder drug'? Scientists at IIT-Madras say common headache drug could cure cancer

Now, a research team from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-Madras) has claimed that aspirin can help terminate cancer cells.

27 Feb 2017

Dolphin genes may hold key to treating stroke, kidney failure

Comparing the proteins of humans and these other mammals is already providing researchers with a wealth of new information about how the human body works.

19 Feb 2017

People suffering mini-strokes at higher risk of suffering major strokes: Study

According to doctors, mini-strokes can be considered as warning for future attacks, so early treatment can help prevent a stroke.

High cholesterol

23 Nov 2016

Statins: Cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce risk of heart attacks, strokes!

Statins were found to be effective in reducing risk of death, heart attacks and strokes, across a broad range of patient groups.

21 Oct 2016

Know these amazing health benefits of mulberry!

Who doesn't like to eat this tiny and juicy fruit?

11 Aug 2016

Stroke: Identify these factors and reduce your risk!

Most strokes occur when an artery that carries blood to the brain is blocked and the blood supply to the brain is cut off.

13 May 2016

Simple at-home test can spot blood clots

Researchers have developed a simple paper-based test that can help patients with blood clotting disorders perform regular tests from the convenience of their homes.

Dark chocolates

30 Apr 2016

Chocolate bar a day keeps strokes, diabetes away!

25 Apr 2016

Loneliness increases risk of heart diseases

13 Sep 2015

India could be hit by a tsunami of obesity!

India stares at a huge epidemic of obesity, a new study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) finds.

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