Heart disease

Researchers control heart rhythm by light

Researchers were able to control the direction of spiralling electrical waves in heart cells using computer-generated light patterns.

Oct 20, 2015, 18:14 PM IST

Insulin dose not linked to cardiovascular death

Insulin is not an independent risk factor for cardiovascular death, the findings showed.

Oct 14, 2015, 13:07 PM IST

Aspirin's disease-fighting abilities uncovered

In the study, researchers discovered the interaction between salicylic acid and HMGB1 by screening extracts prepared from human tissue culture cells to find proteins that could bind to salicylic acid.

Oct 12, 2015, 12:43 PM IST

When it comes to workouts, more is better for your heart

Heart failure occurs when the heart is not able to supply adequate amounts of blood to the rest of the body.

Oct 06, 2015, 10:59 AM IST

Don't worry, be happy! Positive emotions good for your heart

 Negative emotions and depression are known to have harmful effects on health.

Oct 06, 2015, 10:56 AM IST

High-quality carbs may lower heart disease risk

 Eliminating saturated fats can improve the health of the heart, but what you replace them with makes all the difference, says a study.

Oct 02, 2015, 14:40 PM IST

Obese kids may show signs of heart disease, diabetes

A new study has revealed that children suffering from severe obesity may be at a higher risk for heart disease and diabetes.

Oct 01, 2015, 15:19 PM IST

Diabetes risk for South Asians kicks off at birth

 A new research has suggested that the risks of developing type 2 diabetes for South Asians, a group long known to suffer from substantially higher rates of both diabetes and heart disease, begins immediately at birth.

Sep 30, 2015, 13:38 PM IST

Five best exercises for heart health!

Exercises and physical activity are the words that take centre stage when it comes to healthy living, lifestyle, weight management, etc.

Sep 30, 2015, 11:04 AM IST

A 10-minute walk break can reverse vascular dysfunction

By breaking up desk time with a short 10-minute walk, you can offset the harm that prolonged sitting causes to vascular health, suggests new research. 

Sep 30, 2015, 08:59 AM IST

By 2025, early deaths from heart disease, stroke expected to rise

As per a recent study, deaths from heart disease and stroke could rise unless countries address risk factors.

Sep 30, 2015, 08:34 AM IST

DNA: Things we must know about heart diseases on World Heart Day

World Heart Day is celebrated every year on 29th September with the intent of raising awareness about cardiovascular disease.

Sep 30, 2015, 00:00 AM IST

Eliminating saturated fats, low-quality carbs can improve heart health

A new study has revealed that consuming unsaturated fats and high-quality carbohydrates can lower risk of heart disease.

Sep 29, 2015, 18:34 PM IST

4 out of 10 Delhiites at high risk of heart disease: Study

Four out of ten individuals in Delhi are at high risk of heart attack, reveals a study.

Sep 28, 2015, 12:06 PM IST

Regular use of Statins can speed up ageing

A new study has revealed that regular use of statins, heart disease drugs, might speed up ageing process and could lead to mental and physical decline.

Sep 27, 2015, 16:31 PM IST

Health-promoting texts can keep your heart risk-free

Worried about your heart? A recent study has revealed that texts that are lifestyle focused can help battle cardiovascular diseases.

Sep 27, 2015, 16:29 PM IST

'Over 30% of adults in India have high risk of developing heart attack'

A random pan India PLAC study, conducted by Metropolis Healthcare Ltd, has found that over 30% between the age group 30 and 50 years were at high risk of developing coronary heart disease.

Sep 22, 2015, 19:00 PM IST

Kidney stones may put kids at heart disease risk

Kidney stones in children are not an isolated medical problem, claim researchers, suggesting that there is a clear link between kidney stones in children and thickened or hardened arteries -- precursors to a wide variety of cardiovascular diseases.

Sep 22, 2015, 13:01 PM IST