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Air pollution a cause of increased heart attacks in India: Experts
Poor air quality has in recent years become a serious public health concern. Studies have confirmed its role in diseases ranging from respiratory to diabetes to heart to cancers
21 March,2025 10:11 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Australian man is world's 1st to live with artificial heart for over 100 days
The implant of a BiVACOR total artificial heart -- the first in Australia and sixth in the world has been -- “an unmitigated clinical success,” according to a statement by St Vincent’s Hospital, Monash University, and BiVACOR -- the US-Australian company which developed the device
13 March,2025 10:22 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Diabetes drug may reduce heart failure risk in cancer patients by 50 pct: Study
Heart failure is common among cancer patients, and can lead to a reduced quality of life, multiple admissions to hospital, or even death. It is caused both due to the deadly disease as well as because of chemotherapy -- the first line of cancer treatment
07 March,2025 10:09 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
New blood test to help detect risk of 30 age-related diseases
The team including from the UK, France, and the US said the quick and easy blood test identifies whether a specific organ is ageing faster than expected -- an advance that may pave the way for personalised prevention and treatment methods
27 February,2025 02:41 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Heart has 'sweet taste' receptors that can sense artificial sweeteners: Study
Researchers have found that the heart possesses "sweet taste" receptors, similar to those on our tongues
16 February,2025 11:52 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Hormonal contraceptives linked with cardiovascular risks: Study
However, researchers from the University of Copenhagen said that while the overall risk remains low, clinicians should consider the potential risks before prescribing them
15 February,2025 09:18 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Late-onset menopause may reduce risk of heart disease: Study
The researchers explained that when menopause hits, the age-related decline in vascular health accelerates
05 February,2025 12:34 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Obesity mother of many non-communicable diseases, can be prevented: Experts
Coming together to raise awareness about the adverse health impacts of obesity, the experts noted that obesity is fully preventable in adults
05 February,2025 09:51 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Potassium salt provides good alternative to sodium to cut heart risk: Experts
The WHO, in its recent guideline, suggests using K-salt or potassium chloride instead of regular table salt, rich in sodium. It may reduce noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and chronic kidney disease by lowering blood pressure
29 January,2025 06:27 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Study shows fatty muscles raise heart disease risk regardless of BMI
The new study, published in the European Heart Journal, adds evidence that existing measures, such as body mass index (BMI) or waist circumference, are not adequate to evaluate the risk of heart disease accurately for all people
20 January,2025 01:31 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS