Heartache tonight

Succumb to the temptation

Chocolates could hold the key to a healthy, long life

Long COVID puts some people at higher risk of heart disease — they need better long-term monitoring

Several studies now show an elevated risk of cardiovascular outcomes following COVID and there may also be hidden pathology that will only emerge …

Long working hours killed 745,000 in 2016, study finds

The trend may worsen during COVID-19 pandemic, which has significantly altered the way people work, the report adds  

Hypertension high in rural areas, linked to kidney disease as well: studies

Adults with hypertension had a high chance of developing chronic kidney disease as indicated by the presence of proteins and albumin in urine

Womb woes

Pollution can lead to birth defects

Can rosogolla be healthy?

A 100 g serving of rosogolla has 186-200 calories, depending on the sugar content, but a tulsi rosogolla made by a young breed of …

World Heart Day: Cardiologists insist on 85 per cent pictorial warnings on tobacco products

The measure is also critical to meet the sustainable development goals 

Born in May? Celebrate life, and good health

New study shows people born in October have the highest risk of diseases

Ebb and flow of Kawasaki

Scientists say the spread of the mysterious disease may be linked to wind patterns

THAILAND

World Heart Day: Why India needs clear front-of-pack warnings on food items

Not all consumers understand what’s written on the packet because it is not written in the language they understand. Many do not read the label

Healthy lifestyle can overcome genetic risk of heart disease: study

Subjects who followed a low-fat diet reported higher levels of good cholesterol despite carrying a gene shown to increase risk of diabetes, shows …

Disease caused by reduced blood supply to heart now biggest health scare in India

Ischemic heart disease is biggest reason for deteriorating health of men as well as women, says a study

Every other elderly in urban India has hypertension: Health ministry report

The prevalance was higher in women than men among senior citizens

Regulate stent prices to prevent exploitation of patients: health campaigners

While the government fixes the prices of stents, it must also take urgent action to investigate corrupt practices and overcharging

Two fruits that can prevent heart strokes

Cholesterol oxidation that leads to accumulation of lipids in the arterial wall often causes heart attacks

Science & Technology - Briefs

Fighting fire with fire

Side effects of a drug can be subdued by using another

Push to prevent cancer, strokes

Government wakes up to threat of non-communicable diseases

Doctor's call

As studies continue to mount on the dangers of air pollution, over one lakh doctors from all over India voice their concern

Fine air particles linked with high blood pressure among teen Londoners: Study

The association was found to be stronger in girls

Science & Technology - Bytes

Killers in the air

A study of 90 US cities clearly links air pollutants to death and disease

Instant threat

Particulate matter immediately affects lungs and heart