Rise in hypertension cases in Delhi highest in the age group of 35 to 44 years

The prevalence of hypertension, an important risk factor for Non-Communicable Diseases, has increased rapidly in the National Capital Region over …

Limited access to medication in Sub-Saharan Africa likely to stall hypertension treatment

Hypertension is the most important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, which are the leading global cause of death

Heart disease risk is more in wealthy and urbanised states

States that are wealthier and more urban on an average have a higher risk of heart disease incident within a decade, shows a new study

Supplements are ineffective against cardiovascular diseases

Dietary changes are better than vitamin supplements in prevention of cardiovascular disease, says a recent study

Annual numbers of excess deaths in the US relative to other developed countries are growing at an alarming rate

Obesity, cardiovascular diseases, drug overdoses and homicides mainly to blame

This diabetes drug can prevent cardiovascular, kidney diseases: Study

Dulaglutide reduced heart attacks and strokes by 12%, decreased risks of kidney failure by a third

Half a teaspoon of baking soda every day can help prevent autoimmune diseases

The same should not be done without consulting a physician

Rise in hysterectomies among young women, at private hospitals will cause a crisis; here is why

Undergoing hysterectomy at younger ages can have adverse health impacts including osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases

Air pollution linked with cardiovascular diseases: Study

Tobacco had the strongest association with heart disease, followed by physical inactivity and low-quality diet

Carrying a particular set of genes puts you on higher risk of heart diseases: study

The study is based on analysis of genomic DNA samples from over 750 individuals from Indian population

Why being able to distinguish between a good and a bad fat matters so much

Despite the increase in cardiovascular disease in the developing world, not enough is being been done to improve public awareness of the benefits …

Heart disease, stroke among top killers in India

The prevalence of heart disease, stroke increased by over 50% in the past 25 years, with the highest in Kerala, Punjab & Tamil Nadu, …

More Indians were diagnosed with hypertension than diabetes in 2017

Latest data from the National Health Profile 2017 confirms a previous study which said that hypertension is a bigger concern than diabetes in India

Cheaper fruits, vegetables could reduce deaths from cardiac disease, says study

A 10-per cent reduction in prices through 2030 could save nearly 64,000-69,000 lives

Combination of heatwave & high air pollution may double risk of heart attack deaths: Report

Women at higher risk of fatal heart attacks during extremely hot days & older people on days with extreme cold or high PM2.5

New cholesterol study may lead you to ask: Pass the eggs, or pass on the eggs?

A recent study examined the association between dietary cholesterol or egg consumption with cardiovascular disease and all causes of mortality

Study by Hyderabad scientists identifies genetic risk factors for heart failure

Team of scientists at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology identify genetic mutations that cause dilated cardiomyopathy, a common …

Here come the gene hackers

Interventions to make heritable changes to the human genome are fraught with uncertainties. There are legitimate concerns about using a still …

Democracy is good for heart, increases life expectancy

A study of 170 countries between 1980 and 2016 brings out for the first time the impact of democratic systems on population health

South Africa faces highest risk of deaths from non-communicable diseases

South Africans are more likely to die from NCDs even though the country is threatened by a prolific HIV epidemic 

Awareness alone not enough to address lifestyle diseases

Adolescent children know that unhealthy food is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, yet they indulge in eating junk food, a study has found

Countries need to speed up action on non-communicable diseases to meet targets

The risk factors for NCDs include tobacco use, alcohol, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity

African health ministers adopt PEN-PLUS strategy against non-communicable diseases

Stretegy will help bridge access gap in treatment, care of patients with chronic & severe NCD

Bad habits drive health risks among Kenya's urban poor

Poverty and stress is prevalent in Kenya’s low-income settings which increases the behavioural risk factors for cardiovascular diseases

Overeaters, Mediterranean diet is the answer to your problems

Despite containing similar proportions of fat, protein and carbohydrates, this diet could lower the risk of obesity, pre-diabetes, and …