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Ultimately, whatever you like to do, exercise is helpful for the heart (Photo: AFP)

Heart diseases pose risk for olympic athletes too

Despite concerns, sudden death in athletes is still quite rare, Zipes noted, with fewer than 100 sudden deaths occurring...

20 Jan 2017 8:48 AM IST

After delivery, women need monitoring for up to six months (Photo: AFP)

Heart defects may not hinder successful pregnancy

Once pregnant, a delivery plan is also essential, so the medical team can anticipate problems that happen during and...

19 Jan 2017 1:49 PM IST

Flabby heart keeps pumping with squeeze from robotic sleeve

Flabby heart keeps pumping with squeeze from robotic sleeve

19 Jan 2017 9:14 AM IST

Heart disease is the number one killer of people with diabetes. (Representational Image)

Newer type 2 diabetes drugs show heart protective quality: study

The drugs, known as SGLT-2 inhibitors, work by removing blood sugar via the urine.

20 March 2017 9:48 PM IST

More than 400 million people worldwide have diabetes, of whom at least 90 percent have type 2 (Photo: AFP)

New diabetes drug can protect against heart failure

More than 400 million people worldwide have diabetes, of whom at least 90 percent have type 2.

20 March 2017 10:27 AM IST

Denton Cooley and his teams also performed more than 118,000 open-heart operations. (Photo: AP)

World's first heart transplant doctor passes away

Denton Cooley passed away at the age of 96 in Houston, Texas.

19 Nov 2016 5:34 PM IST

In the past, studies on walnuts have shown beneficial effects on many health outcomes like heart disease, diabetes and obesity. (Photo: Pixabay)

Walnuts may boost mood in young men: study

The recommended amount is one handful per day.

19 Nov 2016 4:52 PM IST

Statins have been regarded a bit controversial for a long time. (Photo: AP)

Cholesterol drug cuts heart risks, spurs new debate on cost

Statins such as Lipitor and Crestor are cheap and lower LDL or bad cholesterol, but some people can't tolerate or get...

17 March 2017 8:20 PM IST

Devaluing self due to weight increases diabetes risk

People with high internalisation were three times more likely to have metabolic syndrome

27 Jan 2017 8:59 AM IST

High blood pressure kills around 7.5 million people worldwide every year. (Photo: Pixabay)

High blood pressure now a serious health issue in developing world:...

High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for stroke and heart disease.

16 Nov 2016 8:55 AM IST

The analysis concluded that statin therapy decreased risk of death overall by 14 percent and risk of death from cardiovascular disease by 31 percent. (Representational Image)

Cholesterol-lowering drugs could reduce heart attack risk

The benefits were largest in people at highest risk for heart attacks and strokes.

15 Nov 2016 4:34 PM IST

Presence of moderate to severe depressive symptoms prior to cardiovascular surgery is a major risk factor (Photo: AFP)

Post heart surgery rehab reduces risk of death

If those moderately to severely depressed patients attended rehabilitation after surgery, their risk of death was...

15 Nov 2016 10:36 AM IST