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Low oxygen levels -whether temporary or sustained- are common and can be related to our natural environment. (Photo: Pixabay)

Skin helps regulate blood pressure: study

Low oxygen levels -whether temporary or sustained- are common and can be related to our natural environment.

26 Oct 2017 3:53 PM IST

The availability of medication for high blood pressure is patchy across the country and one in 12 primary health-care pharmacies do not stock any anti-hypertensive drugs at all. (Photo: Pixabay)

A third of adults in China suffer high blood pressure, says study

Strokes are leading cause of death in China, accounting for one in five deaths annually, researchers say.

26 Oct 2017 8:22 AM IST

The strong link with dementia suggests blood thinners are responsible for lowering risk, but clinical trials would be needed. (Photo: Pixabay)

Anti-stroke drugs also protect against dementia: study

The strong link with dementia suggests blood thinners are responsible for lowering risk, but clinical trials would be...

25 Oct 2017 2:16 PM IST

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Pollution killed 2.5 million people in India in 2015: study

Here is what new research has found.

20 Oct 2017 2:53 PM IST

Neurological diseases are widespread both in high-income and low-income countries. (Photo: Pixabay)

Neurological disease deaths up 36 per cent in 25 years: study

Neurological diseases are widespread both in high-income and low-income countries.

14 Oct 2017 5:18 PM IST

The risk increases after women go through menopause. (Photo: Pixabay)

Traumatic experiences increase risk of heart diseases in women

The risk increases after women go through menopause.

12 Oct 2017 10:48 AM IST

Cardiologists said high cholesterol foods were the primary cause of heart disease, and not oily and fatty foods as people would think. (Photo: Pixabay)

64% cardiologists feel stress is main cause for heart diseases: Report

Cardiologists said 'high cholesterol' foods were the primary cause of heart disease, and not oily and fatty foods as...

11 Oct 2017 7:43 PM IST

Previous research showed that stiff and hard arteries increase a persons risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke. (Photo: Pixabay)

Potassium in bananas and avocados could prevent heart attacks and...

Previous research showed that stiff and hard arteries increase a person's risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke.

7 Oct 2017 4:08 PM IST

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Sweet tooth? You are at higher risk of developing heart disease

This raises concern for the future health of the younger population.

5 Oct 2017 5:01 PM IST

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Squirrels inspire new stroke treatments

Scientists have been searching for an effective brain-protecting stroke therapy for decades.

19 Nov 2017 11:09 AM IST

Have you had a heart attack or a stroke recently? Monitor your cholesterol regularly. (Photo: Pexels)

Cholesterol check can reduce risk of heart attack

Have you had a heart attack or a stroke recently? Monitor your cholesterol regularly.

13 Nov 2017 2:06 PM IST

According to doctors, the unidentified patients love for being massaged may be the reason for the blood clot in his brain.(Photo: Pixabay)

Man suffers stroke after rough neck massage

Tests revealed patient suffered an anterior cerebral artery infarction which is the major vessel transporting blood to...

8 Nov 2017 12:10 PM IST