Comfort eating can impair body’s recovery from stress, study shows Researchers find turning to fatty and other unhealthy foods for solace reduces vascular function and raises risk of heart disease The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023
Blood Test Predicts Organ Failure Risk, Aging Speed Scientists develop doomsday-style method to identify accelerated organ aging and predict diseases like Alzheimer's and heart disease. Zenger · Dec 7, 2023
Importance of regular heart checkups - key to early detection Indians have a high prevalence of ischaemic heart disease. What is more alarming is that it presents or manifests a decade earlier in Indians compared to our Western counterparts. Main reason for this is high clustering of risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, smoking or other forms of tobacco use, high… The Times of India · Dec 5, 2023
Your 'normal' cholesterol level can still be deadly, warns aging expert Dr. Michael Greger. Here's what it should really be Average cholesterol values today are regarded as normal based on a sick society, says the bestselling author of 'How Not to Die.' Fortune · Dec 5, 2023
Rahul promises Rajasthan model healthcare scheme across country if voted to power in 2024 Rahm Gandhi hails Rajasthan's healthcare prog. for poor; says if Cong. wins 2024 LS polls, similar initiatives will be rolled out nationwide. He noted disparity in access to quality healthcare, stressing need for reevaluation of healthcare at nat'l level. The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023
Early Onset Heart Disease Linked To Higher Dementia Risk, Study Finds People with coronary heart disease before 45 have 36% increased risk of dementia, according to research Zenger · Nov 29, 2023
Week of night shifts a month does not increase heart disease risk, study finds Research contradicts previous studies that have linked night work to higher risk of coronary heart disease Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2023
To mark World Diabetes Day, CMC Vellore organises exhibition, poster competition and consults for patients World Diabetes Day 2023: CMC Vellore organised a day-long exhibition and poster competition to commemorate World Diabetes Day. The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023
Worried About Your Medical Conditions While Planning A Vacation? Here's How You Can Travel Safe With some thoughtful planning and necessary precautions, traveling could be definitely on the cards for people with health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Medical Daily · Nov 28, 2023
How to prevent heart blockages and high cholesterol for a healthy heart Poor eating habits and heart disease risk The Times of India · Nov 24, 2023
Replace Processed Meat With Plant-Based Food To Cut Risk Of Diabetes, Heart Disease, Researchers Say The study recommends substituting processed meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products with plant-based foods such as beans, nuts, whole grains, oils, fruit and vegetables for better cardiometabolic health and reducing all-cause mortality. Medical Daily · Nov 21, 2023
Impact of stress on women’s health Stress is a natural reaction to challenges or changes in one's life. While it can provide a short-term burst of enthusiasm or energy, chronic stress may lead to severe health issues. Women are more likely to report health problems than men, such as headaches and gastric upset. Stress shows up… The Times of India · Nov 19, 2023
Scientists reveal what you should have for breakfast to reduce heart attack risk The study also found that replacing butter with olive oil could reduce the risk of heart disease The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023
Newcastle researchers ending the 'trial and error' in blood pressure treatment Controlling blood pressure is essential to reducing heart disease. Newcastle Herald · Nov 15, 2023
WEKU · Nov 12, 2023 For the first time, gene-editing provides hints for lowering cholesterol Researchers report the first results from a study testing the revolutionary gene-editing technique known as CRISPR for cutting high cholesterol.
Fortune · Nov 11, 2023 The secret weapon for heart health and living longer could be climbing a few flights of stairs every day. Here’s how Climbing just five flights per day could reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease by 20%, study says.
The Conversation · Nov 6, 2023 Your biological age predicts dementia and stroke regardless of your actual age – new study As we journey through life, the risk of developing chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease and neurological disorders, increases significantly. However, while we all grow older chronologically at the same pace, biologically, our clocks can tick faster or slower. Relying solely on chronological age – the number of years since…
The Guardian - US · Nov 1, 2023 World’s second human recipient of pig heart dies six weeks after operation Lawrence Faucette, who had terminal heart disease, received a pig heart genetically altered to be compatible with humans
Zenger · Nov 1, 2023 Piling On The Pounds During Pregnancy Can Raise Risk Of Dying Young Those who gain more than the now-recommended amount of weight during pregnancy had a higher risk of death from heart disease or diabetes.
The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023 How much salt should you take every day? Excess salt intake can lead to health issues like high BP & heart disease. WHO recommends 5g/day, but world avg. is 10.8g. Indian men & women consume 8.9 & 7.1g/day. Yanomami people of Amazon consume <1g/day & stay fit. High salt impairs metabolism & increases adipocytes, leading to obesity. Reducing…
Reason · Oct 14, 2023 Take Nutrition Studies With a Grain of Salt The epidemiology of food and drink is a mess.
The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023 ‘Understand the risk factors and adopt lifestyle modifications for a healthy heart’ At a webinar on addressing premature atherosclerotic heart disease, doctors raised the need to understand the risk factors and adopt lifestyle modifications for a healthy heart
Fortune · Oct 5, 2023 Sleep problems may raise the risk of heart disease—the number one killer of American women. 8 steps can help protect your health Middle aged women who have ongoing insomnia or get little sleep each night may be at greater risk for heart disease.
Zenger · Oct 4, 2023 Study Debunks ‘Fat But Fit’ Myth, Links Obesity To Higher Risk Of Heart Disease German researchers find that even metabolically healthy obese individuals are 50% more likely to develop coronary heart disease.
The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023 UK-based charity and NIMS Hyderabad save young lives UK-based HLH and NIMS Hyderabad collaborate to bring hope to children with Congenital Heart Disease. First camp in March 2023 saw 9 surgeries, second in Sept 15 surgeries. 3000 surgeries needed annually in Telangana, 1500-2000 in govt hospitals. Initiative bridges healthcare gap, trains local teams, swift response seen in baby's…