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This marker could help find heart attack patients most at risk

A new study's findings provide exciting clues as to why some patients are at higher risk after heart attack.

9 Feb 2018 11:56 AM IST

The research may help scientists to identify new targets for reducing the risk and eventually lead to effective treatments. (Photo: Pixabay)

New blood test to identify people at heart disease risk

The study found that the patients with the longest clot lysis time had a 40 per cent increased risk of recurrent...

8 Feb 2018 1:59 PM IST

The signs to watch out for reflect in depression, anxiety and stress which can turn chronic if care is not administration (Photo: AFP)

Children facing abuse may be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease...

Adverse circumstances can be defined as a moment in a child's life which can be too taxing for him/her to handle.

2 Feb 2018 9:35 AM IST

Since pneumonia is a major cause of death for older adults, it is important for healthcare providers to understand the links. (Photo: Pixabay)

Adults not as safe from pneumonia as previously thought

Since pneumonia is a major cause of death for older adults, it is important for healthcare providers to understand the...

25 April 2018 5:19 PM IST

Metabolically healthy obesity is not a stable or reliable indicator of future risk for cardiovascular disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here is why healthily obese people would want to slim down

Metabolic syndrome includes those risk factors - high blood pressure, high blood sugar, unhealthy cholesterol levels and...

25 April 2018 4:57 PM IST

A daily dose of baking soda may help reduce the destructive inflammation of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. (Photo: Pixabay)

A daily dose of baking soda can do wonders!

A daily dose of baking soda may help reduce the destructive inflammation of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid...

25 April 2018 4:52 PM IST

Exercise - instead of dampening immunity - may instead be beneficial for immune health. (Photo: Pixabay)

Heavy exercise does not suppress immune system

After exercise, some cells in the bloodstream decrease substantially - sometimes falling to levels lower than before...

21 April 2018 6:32 PM IST

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Fatty fish, camelina oil dish out good cholesterol

It can also help reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases.

19 April 2018 2:16 PM IST

High consumption of red and mainly processed meat is unhealthy to humans and is related to diseases like cancer, type II diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Red, processed meat may lead to number of diseases

High consumption of red and mainly processed meat is unhealthy to humans and is related to diseases like cancer, type II...

16 April 2018 1:52 PM IST

Caring for infants with critical heart defects is associated with psychosocial and financial stress (Photo: AFP)

Risk of cardiovascular disease for mother can be known from heart...

How heart defects in infants relate to cardiovascular disease in mothers is unclear, and a genetic component cannot be...

2 April 2018 7:50 PM IST

Lets bust some obesity myths! (Photo: Pixabay)

Being overweight tied to changes in young adults' heart structure,...

Results suggested that having a higher BMI likely causes higher blood pressure.

31 July 2018 9:12 AM IST

Eat healthy foods, exercise regularly, and if your doctor has prescribed you medications for your blood pressure, be sure and take them consistently (Photo: AFP)

Supplemental oxygen eliminates rise in morning blood pressure

Supplemental oxygen prevented the rise in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and the increase in oxygen...

23 July 2018 12:23 PM IST