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Even if you are at a high genetic risk, you can improve your chances of remaining in good cardiovascular health by doing exercise. (Photo: Pixabay)

When heart disease runs in the family, exercise tied to lower risk

Exercise appeared linked to a lower risk of heart problems even after researchers accounted for factors like age,...

15 April 2018 8:08 PM IST

The baby was diagnosed with pygopagus parasiticus, a birth condition observed in one in a million pregnancies (Photo: AFP)

Children born from IVF treatment may have greater risk of developing...

Findings important as premature or small babies have greater chance of developing long-term health problems.

9 April 2018 5:04 PM IST

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Heart failure should be a public concern, experts say

The burden of CVDs is rising at a significantly high rate amongst middle-income and lower-income geographies.

8 April 2018 9:33 AM IST

Meanwhile men who consumed meals with similar calories but no fat did not experience a similar unhealthy shift (Photo: AFP)

One high-fat meal may be enough to set stage for heart disease

The findings about the cumulative effects of such a diet can explain isolated cases of a heart attack right after...

1 April 2018 8:03 PM IST

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How to stay fit after 40

Here are a few common health problems you should watch out for if you are in your 40s.

1 April 2018 9:30 AM IST

AIDS-related illnesses remain the leading cause of death among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) globally, and they are the second leading cause of death for young women aged 15-24 years in Africa, said the report.

HIV infection doubles heart disease risk: Study

The virus is also thought to raise fat levels in the blood and affect the body's ability to regulate sugar levels.

19 July 2018 5:57 PM IST

The year 2015 saw an estimated 760,000 deaths due to HIV/AIDS, which has dropped from a million in 2010. (Photo: AP)

HIV infection doubles heart disease risk, says study

Analysis of global figures, published in Circulation, reveals HIV-associated cardiovascular disease has more than...

19 July 2018 5:02 PM IST

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Why smog should not be your excuse to skip workouts

Exercise is good for your heart irrespective of air pollution, researchers say.

19 July 2018 12:58 PM IST

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More evidence that omega-3 supplements lack heart benefits

Taking them in supplement form does little to protect against heart disease.

19 July 2018 11:37 AM IST

Obese pregnant women can do a lot to minimize the odds of having an unusually large baby and the birth complications that can follow. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women's fertility may be related to heart disease risk factors

For women who have problems conceiving, it might be useful to check lipids, especially if they have someone in family...

17 July 2018 8:38 AM IST

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Mortality from heart failure higher in women

Heart failure is a major cause of illness and death and accounts for 35 percent of total female cardiovascular deaths.

16 July 2018 1:10 PM IST

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Teens need vigorous exercise to cut heart risk later in life

Here is what a new study has found.

12 July 2018 1:27 PM IST