Heart
- Health
Link between high cholesterol, heart disease ‘inconsistent’: Study
Washington: A new study from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has revealed that the link between ‘bad’ cholesterol (LDL-C) and poor health outcomes, such as heart attack and stroke, may…
- Health
Researchers discover new medicines for treating heart patients
Ohio: A recent research by the University of Cincinnati discovered a unique class of medications that acted as blood thinners by inhibiting an enzyme in the genes of tick saliva. The study…
- Health
Women should focus on their heart’s wellbeing before getting pregnant: study
Illinois: A new Northwestern Medicine study has shined a spotlight on an important but often overlooked matter of the heart, optimizing one’s cardiovascular health before getting pregnant. The study was published in…
- Bollywood
Shilpa Shetty: My heart goes out to kids affected by pandemic
Mumbai: On World Education Day on Monday, actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra put out an emotional note for children, who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Talking to Instagram, Shilpa shared a…
- Health
Study finds Calcium is vital not just for bones but also heart
Suita: The human heart, the size of a fist, located just behind and slightly left of the breastbone, tirelessly beats an average of 100,000 times a day. However, conditions that stop the…
- Health
Study evaluates how walking pace impacts heart
Washington: A new study has found that postmenopausal women who reported a faster walking pace had a lower risk of developing heart failure. The study has been published in the ‘Journal of…
- Lifestyle
Introducing lifestyle interventions in preschool lowers heart disease risk
Washington: Implementing school-based programs aimed at teaching healthy cardiovascular health habits as early as preschool can achieve lasting lifestyle changes in children. The findings of the study were published in the Journal…
- Health
Gum disease heightens risk of mental illness, heart conditions: Study
Birmingham: A research conducted by the University of Birmingham showed an increased risk of patients developing illnesses including mental ill-health and heart conditions. The study has been published in the ‘BMJ Open…