Heart
- World
Indian-American student saved in UK after heart stopped six times
London: An Indian American student studying in London has decided to choose a career in medicine after the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) medics saved his life after his heart stopped six…
- Technology
New AI model may help screen for heart defect from birth
New York: A team of international scientists have developed a deep learning artificial intelligence model to screen for heart defect from birth. The model can screen electrocardiogram (ECG) for signs of atrial…
- Health
Study shows even moderate heat can affect human heart
New York: Increasing humid conditions in temperatures as low as 34 degrees Celsius can lead to a progressive rise in heart rate, also known as cardiovascular strain, warns a new study. While…
- Health
New wearable ultrasound system can monitor BP, heart function on the go
New York: US engineers have developed the first fully integrated wearable ultrasound system that can monitor blood pressure, heart functions while in motion and also transmit data wirelessly. The system developed by…
- Middle East
Indian pilgrim saved after cardiac arrest while performing Umrah
Riyadh: The medical team saved the life of an Indian pilgrim who suffered a cardiac arrest while performing the rituals of Umrah in the Grand Mosque of Makkah, the Saudi Press Agency…
- India
World Cup fever leading to critical eye and heart problems: Doctors
Kolkata: At a time when India is in the grip of the FIFA World Cup fever with millions of viewers being glued to television sets or other forms of digital screens, two…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Traffic police create green corridor covering 18 km in 18 mins
Hyderabad: A green corridor was created by the City Traffic Police here on Tuesday by successfully transporting a live organ (heart) from KIMS hospital Gachibowli to KIMS hospital Secunderabad. The 18km distance…
- Health
Experts list down signs to look out for heart problems in newborn babies
New Delhi: According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 17.7 million deaths in India are due to heart-related issues. These numbers also involve congenital heart (CHDs) in children. Experts explained about CHDs…
- Health
Study reveals that ultra-processed foods are linked to bowel cancer, heart problems
Washington: A high intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, bowel (colorectal) cancer and death, according to a study. The study was published in the journal…
- Technology
Apple Watch saves UK man whose heart stopped 138 times in 48 hours
London: Apple Watch’s ECG heart sensor has once again saved a man’s life by sending him alerts for a low resting heart rate on almost 3,000 occasions. David Last, 54, from the…
- India
Plan to slash prices of heart, diabetes and cancer medicines
Hyderabad: The central government has a plan to reduce the prices of long term medicines particularly used for heart diabetes and cancer. The reductions are likely to be announced on August 15. According…
- Health
Diabetes, heart disease increase dementia risk: Study
London: People with Type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke have double the risk of developing dementia, finds a study. Type 2 diabetes, heart diseases (ischemic heart disease, heart failure or atrial…
- Health
Researchers find cell-derived therapy may help repair abnormal heart rhythm
Washington: Vesicles secreted from human heart cells may repair damaged tissue and prevent lethal heart rhythm disorders, according to a new study from investigators in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. The…
- Health
Staying hydrated may help reduce long-term risks for heart failure: Study
Bethesda: Researchers have found that drinking enough water and staying hydrated may reduce the risk of severe heart problems in the future. The findings of the research were published in the ‘European…
- Health
Drinking coffee could benefit heart, help you live longer: Study
New York: Contrary to worries among some doctors and the public, drinking coffee may protect your heart instead of causing or worsening heart problems, find a new study. According to three research…
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