Are Heart Attacks Among Young On Rise And Is Covid-19 To Blame? Doctor Says THIS
As an increasing number of cases of professionals in their late 30s and 40s developing heart-related problems - which in many cases turn fatal - gets reported, an expert decodes whether it's a new 'epidemic', whether Covid-19 is to blame, and more.
May 24, 2023, 16:06 PM IST
Heart Failure: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment And How It Can Impact Your Sex Life
With heart failure, the weakened heart can't supply the cells with enough blood. This results in fatigue and shortness of breath and some people have coughing. Everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs, or carrying groceries can become very difficult.
Apr 12, 2023, 15:16 PM IST
People With Gene-Linked Obesity Have A Lower Risk Of Developing Heart Diseases: Study
A recent study has revealed that those with obesity who have a genetic tendency for high BMI have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than those whose obesity is mostly caused by environmental factors like lifestyle. Read more to learn.
Apr 07, 2023, 20:09 PM IST
Scientists discover new link between calcium, cardiolipin in heart defects
The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, was led by led by Vishal M. Gohil, PhD, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Jul 10, 2020, 01:50 AM IST
No high death risk for breast cancer patients from heart ailments: Study
Contrary to earlier findings, German researchers have concluded that there is no higher risk of death from heart disease in breast cancer patients following radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
Apr 09, 2018, 18:01 PM IST
Combo therapy works better than only aspirin for heart diseases
People with vascular disease are less likely to suffer further heart complications if they are taking a combination of two drugs - rivaroxaban and aspirin - rather than aspirin alone.
Aug 28, 2017, 12:30 PM IST
Actor Inder Kumar dies due to heart attack: Common symptoms, prevention tips
Fatigue is another major reason for a heart attack. Whenever you experience it, do not take it lightly.
Jul 28, 2017, 12:57 PM IST
Workaholics, take note! Long working hours can lead to heart disease risk
The study showed that, compared to people who worked a normal week of between 35-40 hours, those who worked 55 hours or more were about 40 per cent more likely to develop atrial fibrillation during the following ten years.
Jul 14, 2017, 15:07 PM IST
Lipid profiling since 20 can prevent heart ailments: Doctors
Lipid profiling -- blood tests that screen for abnormalities in lipids, such as cholesterol and triglycerides -- from the age of 20 years can help detect heart ailments at an early stage, revealed doctors on Thursday.
Jul 06, 2017, 23:42 PM IST
A plant-based diet can aid Indians in the fight against diabetes, heart ailments
More than 69 million people in India have been diagnosed with diabetes according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Feb 13, 2017, 23:29 PM IST
Your heart needs special care during winters – Follow these five tips!
Undoubtedly, the winter season is quite harsh on heart patients, since the heart has to work twice as harder to maintain body heat during this period.
Dec 27, 2016, 23:18 PM IST
Short-term sleep can take a toll on your heart - Read
The study has further warned that people who are associated with jobs like medical services, fire and emergency and are forced to work 24-hour shifts with little opportunity to sleep are at a higher risk.
Dec 03, 2016, 12:12 PM IST
Campaign against heart attacks covers 6,000 people in two months
The National Programme for Prevention and Eradication of Heart Attack (NPPEHA) -- launched to educate families on how to eradicate the disease -- has educated 6,000 people in its first two months of inception.
Nov 26, 2016, 19:05 PM IST
Start young: Heart care should begin at puberty, say doctors
Stress, one of the biggest culprits for cardiac ailments -- and many other ailments too -- is a given in today's life.
Oct 06, 2016, 16:51 PM IST
Chronic diseases: Over 20% of Indians suffer from cancer, diabetes, heart and respiratory illnesses
As per the World Health Organisation, non-communicable diseases or chronic diseases, such as cancer, heart ailments, respiratory diseases and diabetes, kill 38 million people globally every year.
Oct 05, 2016, 08:47 AM IST
Aerobic exercises will help you deal with heart ailments - Read
Heart failure is a common end-point for many cardiovascular diseases. This syndrome is characterised by reduced cardiac output that leads to dyspnea, exercise intolerance and later death.
Jul 10, 2016, 14:39 PM IST
Immunotherapy reduces risk of heart disease in arthritis patients, reveals study
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which cytokines such as tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNFI) and interfero-gamma (IFN), which normally protect the body, attack healthy cells.
Shift workers at higher risk of diabetes, heart disease
If you work in shifts, you are more prone to heart ailments and diabetes as compared to people who work in regular daytime shifts, says a new study.
Nov 19, 2015, 17:05 PM IST
Indian study on treating diabetics with heart ailments gets global recognition
A path-breaking Indian clinical trial is making the world medical fraternity to take a re-look at the treatment of diabetics with heart ailments.
Oct 25, 2015, 12:55 PM IST
Hypertension rising steeply in India
It's a red alert for the country. Hypertension is rising very steeply in India to the extent of 20 to 40 percent annually.
Oct 15, 2015, 20:48 PM IST
