Virus attack

A new study says that infectious viruses increase the risk of heart attacks

Young Indians should cut down on fats, says study

House rules

Being declared dead when you’re still alive — why these very rare events occur

Fainting might also deceive the certifying doctor; activation of the vagus nerve occurs during fainting, slowing the heart and reducing blood pressure

India’s burden of heart diseases: Study says elderly, women more at risk

About a third of the senior citizens have been diagnosed with hypertension, 5.2% with chronic heart disease and 2.7% with stroke  

Government schools encouraging healthier lifestyles: study

The onset of many lifestyle or non-communicable diseases can be prevented or delayed by addressing these risk factors earlier in life

Hazards of sugar may be under reported

The sugar industry sponsered a study on coronary heart disease which downplayed sugar as a risk factor

The juicy green star fruit always find its way to the vendor’s basket

A one-stop medicine shop, amrakh can be the wow factor in homemade pickles and chutneys

Retina visuals capture heart

Pollution narrows arteries, raises risk of heart diseases

Heartache tonight

Succumb to the temptation

Chocolates could hold the key to a healthy, long life

Stinks of health

You just got fatter

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

The how, why of music therapy

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 …