An egg a day doesn't risk your heart
The study did not establish a link between dietary cholesterol or eating eggs with thickening of the common carotid artery walls, either.
Feb 12, 2016, 08:55 AM ISTStaving off sudden heart death may soon be possible
A team of researchers has found a potential preventive treatment for sudden cardiac death.
Feb 07, 2016, 14:36 PM ISTEasily stressed? At risk of developing high blood pressure
A low stress resilience score at the age of 18 was associated with a heightened risk of developing high blood pressure in later life.
Feb 06, 2016, 17:14 PM ISTRelax! Coffee won't give your heart extra beats
You have another reason to drink that cup of coffee. Researchers including an Indian-origin medical student now report that regular caffeine consumption does not lead to extra heartbeats, which may lead - in rare cases - to heart- or stroke-elated morbidity and mortality.
Jan 27, 2016, 16:52 PM ISTHow heart grows and adapts to high blood pressure
The heart adapts to the changing needs of each stage of life by adjusting its size.
Jan 23, 2016, 10:19 AM ISTA novel sensor detects heart damage within 10 minutes
A novel sensor can detect within 10 minutes a protein linked to heart attacks could also confirm heart muscle damage than standard tests.
Jan 07, 2016, 19:45 PM ISTStretchy, wearable device to monitor heart functioning
The circuit of the device made from a stretchable silicon membrane containing gold nanoparticles which are regarded suitable for long-term memory storage.
Jan 03, 2016, 23:36 PM ISTSeven hearty steps to keep heart risk at bay
Seven healthy measures that can help you keep your heart safe and sound.
Dec 23, 2015, 13:48 PM ISTTo treat the heart, aim the gut
If replicated in humans, the study could lead to a new strategy for treating and possibly preventing heart disease and stroke the top two causes of death worldwide.
Dec 20, 2015, 08:43 AM ISTAir pollution: What is PM2.5 and how does it harm our health?
As fine particles(PM2.5) is much smaller than inhalable coarse particles(PM10), its negative effects on human health is more severe although both particles are harmful.
Dec 08, 2015, 10:38 AM IST`Killer` cancer risks the heart
Researchers said some cancer patients may need closer monitoring and treatment to reduce the damage to their hearts before, during and after cancer treatment.
Dec 06, 2015, 20:38 PM ISTHeart patient? Cut down on sitting time
If you are suffering from ailments related to the heart, make it a point to get up and move every half an hour as researchers have found that patients with heart disease who sit a lot have worse health even if they exercise.
Nov 27, 2015, 00:25 AM ISTNatural remedies can risk your heart
A team of researchers has explored whether or not natural remedies jeopardize cardiovascular health.
Nov 20, 2015, 14:17 PM ISTHow air pollution risks your heart?
A team of researchers has explained what effect air pollution has on heart disease patients.
Nov 19, 2015, 12:52 PM ISTPotassium-rich diet can save diabetic's heart, kidneys
Higher levels of urinary potassium excretion, which closely correlate with intake amounts, were linked with a slower decline of kidney function and a lower incidence of cardiovascular complications.
Nov 13, 2015, 08:38 AM ISTLife's Simple 7 is `hearty` indeed
Rates of non-cardiovascular diseases overall were lower with improving Life's Simple 7 health status.
Nov 11, 2015, 16:49 PM ISTSoon, battery-free pacemakers powered by heart
The technology may eliminate the medical risks, costs and inconvenience of having a battery replacement every five to 12 years for millions of people worldwide.
Nov 03, 2015, 09:55 AM IST3-D printed models of heart, arteries developed
Researchers have used a new inexpensive 3-D printing method to develop models of heart and arteries out of biological materials.
Oct 25, 2015, 14:15 PM ISTResearchers 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 ISTMen, women have different reasons for heart failure
In men the heart muscle that encircles the main heart chamber grows bigger and thicker with age, while in women, it retains its size or gets somewhat smaller, reveals a new study of the ageing hearts of nearly 3,000 adults.
Oct 20, 2015, 16:38 PM IST