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New study finds common infections have a bigger impact on heart health...

Infection causes long-term inflammation in blood vessels.

12 March 2018 12:03 PM IST

Its the first time a cholesterol-lowering drug has reduced deaths since statins such as Lipitor and Crestor came out decades ago.

Study: Cholesterol drug lowers risk of death, heart attack

A newer cholesterol drug might persuade insurers to cover the pricey treatment more often.

12 March 2018 8:01 AM IST

The researchers found that following drought, fallen trees, defoliation and canopy damage produced a significant loss in canopy height. (Representational image)

Residents of greenery are more stress-free, says study

People who reside in green spaces are healthier and have less stress and lower risk of heart attacks.

31 Dec 2018 1:59 PM IST

Statins have various side effects like muscle pain which may lead patients to tell their doctors to reduce their dosage which can increases the chances of a heart attack later. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why losing loved one can really break your heart

According to scientists, extreme emotional stress triggers a storm in the immune system which overwhelms the organ.

28 Dec 2018 1:38 PM IST

Kulwinder Singh, along with his two children Abhi, 5, and Sonal,8, died on the spot while his wife received more than 80 per cent burn injuries. She later died at a hospital. (Representational Image)

18-year-old dies after stalker sets her on fire, mother suffers heart...

The accused, 31-year-old taxi driver, attacked the woman when she was returning from college on December 16 in...

24 Dec 2018 1:22 PM IST

For educators, it is important to be mindful that there could be individual factors that influence the retention of the material they are teaching (Photo: AFP)

Flu shots tied to lower risk of premature death with heart failure

Previous research also suggests that influenza may play a role in triggering blood clots and heart attacks.

15 Dec 2018 9:59 AM IST

She came across the soy sauce hoax online and thought it could cleanse her colon of toxins (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman gets heart attack after trying to cleanse her colon by drinking...

Her husband said that she had lost 11 kg in three weeks by going on a diet of canned fish and white bread.

12 Dec 2018 5:44 PM IST

Scientists grow first adult-like human heart muscle. (Photo: Pixabay)

This antioxidant could improve heart health

Atazanavir is a HIV protease inhibitor, and is designed to stop HIV from processing itself.

20 May 2018 3:02 PM IST

Teeth exposed to cigarette smoke over a period of 2 weeks become very discoloured quickly. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smoking down, but tobacco use still a major cause of death, disease -...

Tobacco kills more than 7 million a year and many people know that it increases the risk of cancer.

31 May 2018 11:48 AM IST

People who suffer from cardiovascular disease, and have a normal intake of vitamin D, reduce their mortality risk by 30%. (Photo: Pixabay)

Most vitamins, mineral supplements have no health benefits

The study found folic acid alone and B-vitamins with folic acid may reduce cardiovascular disease and stroke.

29 May 2018 10:40 AM IST

Risk of dying during a weekend admission got progressively greater as age declined (Photo: AFP)

Research shows heart attacks are twice as likely to kill young people...

When all patients were analysed, the researchers found a 13 per cent higher risk of death in those admitted at weekends.

5 March 2018 7:54 PM IST

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Heart attack claims life of 16-yr-old SSC student

Forensic doc says post-mortem reports still awaited.

3 March 2018 1:35 AM IST