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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

Parvalbumin, a protein found in different fish species, helps prevent development of Parkinsons disease-related protein structures. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Eating fish twice a week may keep your heart healthy'

Emphasis should be placed on eating oily fish like salmon, mackerel, herring, lake trout, sardines or albacore tuna.

17 May 2018 6:44 PM IST

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New study investigates link between alcohol, genes and heart failure

Genetic predisposition and alcohol consumption can act together to lead to heart failure.

27 May 2018 2:48 PM IST

About 6.5 million adults have heart failure, a condition in which the heart becomes too weak to pump enough blood to meet the bodys needs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Brisk walking may cut heart failure risk in women

Women walking at an average or fast pace showed a 26 and 38 per cent lower risk of heart failure.

4 March 2018 3:14 PM IST

The benefit appears to be consistent regardless of a womans body weight or whether she engages in other forms of exercise besides walking. (Photo: Pixabay)

Regular walking may protect against heart failure: study

Women walking at an average or fast pace showed a 26 and 38 percent lower risk of heart failure.

3 March 2018 1:14 PM IST

The minimum recommended 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise each week reduces likelihood of death in older males. (Photo: Pixabay)

Almost any amount of exercise may help older men win longevity race

This is encouraging for older adults, as it is easier for them to reach the target without worrying about sustaining...

3 March 2018 11:28 AM IST

Its true that maybe in 50% of the population, a stroke grows very quickly. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smoking, boozing boosts atrial fibrillation

The researchers identified smoking, alcohol consumption, body mass index, blood pressure, diabetes.

1 May 2018 4:14 PM 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)

Hypertension could cause heart failure in postpartum period

Some symptoms of this condition include tiredness, shortness of breath, swollen ankles and feeling of missed heartbeats...

14 Jun 2018 6:39 PM IST

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Hypertension could cause heart failure during pregnancy

High blood pressure is also a major risk factor for the baby and can affect blood flow to the placenta and uterus

14 Jun 2018 4:24 PM IST

By 2030, flexible workspace is expected to comprise 30 per cent of corporate commercial property portfolios worldwide.

Work stress may lead to irregular heart rate: Study

Work stress has previously been linked with coronary heart disease.

6 Jun 2018 12:20 PM IST

It could be that these medications are being prescribed for very early symptoms indicating the onset of dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

More problems found in Chinese-made heart medications

The medications for high blood pressure contained N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), which potentially causes cancer through...

6 Aug 2018 7:11 PM IST

This white thing on the chocolate does not mean that the chocolate is mouldy. (Photo: Pixabay

Three chocolate bars every month may cut heart failure risk

Scientists found those eating up to three bars monthly had a 13 per cent lower risk of heart failure compared to those...

29 Aug 2018 6:10 PM IST