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Both men and women present with an array of symptoms, but our study shows that so-called typical symptoms in women should always be seen as a red flag for a potential heart attack. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

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About 60 to 70 per cent of heart attacks are either preventable or can be delayed

21 Jun 2023 6:40 PM

The increased risk was even higher for people who had an unusually large waist circumference or a high waist-to-hip ratio. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women with bigger waist and hips have higher heart attack risk

Preventative steps to avoid or reduce belly fat include a heart healthy diet such as plant based with limited carbs and...

13 March 2018 4:51 AM

Inflammation has long been recognised as playing a key role in the development of heart disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

New links between heart attacks, inflammatory bowel disease found

Inflammation has long been recognised as playing a key role in the development of heart disease.

10 March 2018 12:07 PM

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An egg a day may keep the doctor away, study claims

An important limitation of this present study is that the people who consumed eggs regularly were much more affluent.

22 May 2018 7:24 AM

While black adults no longer lag behind white people in cardiovascular health as much as they once did. (Photo: Pixabay)

More Americans at risk for heart attack and stroke

But there are many other factors people can change, including poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, excess weight.

20 March 2018 10:33 AM

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden found that there was a higher occurrence of heart attacks in sub-zero temperatures.

Limp handshake could mean you're at risk of a deadly heart attack,...

Studies show feeble grip may condemn us to prematurely losing our good health and intelligence.

9 May 2018 6:54 AM

A cuppa green tea could save your heart. (Photo: Pixabay)

A cuppa green tea could save your heart

The health benefits of green tea have been widely promoted in recent years.

1 Jun 2018 8:03 AM

In women, abdominal obesity is commonly seen post-childbirth and mostly in the pre-and post-menopause stage.

Have a heart

Both men and women are equally prone to heart attacks, yet women frequently remain undiagnosed and untreated for a host...

12 Aug 2018 11:38 PM

Hydroxytyrosol is a polyphenol found in extra-virgin olive oil with antioxidant properties that reverses some of the negative effects of a high-fat diet. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how olive oil could prevent heart attacks and strokes

Foods with high unsaturated fats, and sleep patterns, create perfect combination for protein to reduce chances of...

7 Sept 2018 3:02 AM

The action plan deals with measures to manage the pollution from vehicles, industries and house-hold, majorly involving burning of fossil fuels.

Even low levels of traffic pollution tied to heart damage

Air pollution has long been linked to increased risk of heart ailments, yet less is known about how they alter...

17 Sept 2018 3:41 AM

The machine scientists at Bhaba Atomic Research Centre have developed a small electro cardiogram (ECG). (Photo: Pixabay)

Indian scientists create credit card-sized ECG device

The 12 channel device was developed by the scientists at Bhaba Atomic Research Centre

16 March 2017 6:14 AM

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)

Second heart attack higher in patients intolerant to statins

Consulting the doctor is preferred as intolerance can also be because of an inactive thyroid gland or arthritis

15 March 2017 2:32 PM