cardiovascular

  1. Diabetes, BP patients should aim to keep bad cholesterol levels below 70 mg/dl: CSI

    Dyslipidemia, characterized by high total cholesterol, high LDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, and low HDL (good cholesterol) cholesterol, is a critical risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD), such as heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral artery disease.People in the very high risk...
  2. Heart health depends on knowledge: Global study reveals what heart patients need to know moving forward

    Toronto, A new study sheds light on the critical role of patient education in the management of cardiovascular disease. Researchers examined the information needs of more than 1,600 heart patients from various regions, revealing important insights into the challenges faced by people facing...
  3. Dr. Chetan Rathi: Symbol of excellence in cardiology in Nagpur

    Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], July 1: In a rapidly evolving cardiology environment that demands precision, hard work and understanding of patient needs, Dr. Chetan Rathi is an excellent example of a dedicated cardiologist. As one of the most popular cardiologists in Nagpur city, Dr. Rathi has...
  4. Plant-based alternatives are healthier for your heart than meat: study

    Plant-based meat alternatives are highly processed plant-based food products that typically replace meat in the diet.While there is substantial variability in the nutritional contents and profiles of these alternatives, findings detailed in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology showed that the...
  5. Researchers use diabetes drug as effective drug therapy sleep disorders

    The study published in the New England Journal of Medicine highlighted the treatment's potential to improve the quality of life for millions of people affected by OSA around the world."This study marks an important milestone in the treatment of OSA and offers a promising new therapeutic option...
  6. Risk of heart disease higher in women, early symptoms difficult to detect: Doctor body

    Mumbai: Women in India are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) as early symptoms such as angina are difficult to detect due to atypical symptoms, which can pose a challenge in diagnosis, an association of physicians said on Wednesday.Dr Milind Y Nadkar, president of the...
  7. Cancer patients exposed to air pollution have higher risk of heart disease and death: Study

    New Delhi: Air pollution may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and death in cancer patients, increasing health disparities experienced by the group, according to a new research.The research reviewed eight papers published between 2000 and 2023 that studied the direct effects of air...
  8. Chronic high BP during pregnancy in US doubled between 2008 and 2021: Study

    Treatment rates for chronic hypertension during pregnancy remained relatively low but stable over the same time period, with only about 60 percent of individuals receiving antihypertensive medications, according to new research published in Hypertension, a peer-reviewed journal. American Heart...
  9. Researchers discover new approach against fatty liver

    Washington [US], Liver failure as a vital organ is becoming increasingly common due to fatty liver disease, often referred to as steatotic liver disease or SLD for short. Researchers have now found that a saturated fatty acid in blood vessels causes the synthesis of the signaling molecule...
  10. How heat waves are increasing heart health risks

    World Environment Day is observed every year on 5 June to raise awareness about climate change and its effects on both flora and fauna as well as human health. This year's theme is "Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience".The risk of death due to cardiovascular diseases...
  11. Study shows alcohol can harm your heart on long-haul flights

    Together, this can reduce the amount of oxygen in the blood (SpO2) and increase heart rate over the long term, the study published online in the respiratory journal Thorax showed.This may be aggravated by excess alcohol consumption, especially in the elderly with pre-existing medical...
  12. Researchers discover protein that helps prevent heart damage related to cancer treatment

    Blocking the protein CDK7 may prevent heart damage caused by routinely used cancer chemotherapy treatments, according to a study conducted by scientists at Washington State University, Washington [US]. Importantly, the researchers found that blocking CDK7 could improve the drug's anticancer...
  13. Wipro and IISc's Center for Brain Research ink MoU to promote AI-based health innovations

    This partnership will harness the power of artificial intelligence , machine learning (ML), and big data analytics and developing new technologies to prevent and manage chronic health disorders.Wipro's research and development (R&D) team will design and develop an AI-based personal care...
  14. Are low-carb and high-fat diets like keto bad for your heart health?

    A recent study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia found that following a low-carb high-fat (LCHF) diet reduced levels of LD (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol or "bad" cholesterol and apolipoprotein B. increases, and its risk increases. Incidence major adverse...
  15. Studies have found that men have a higher risk of developing problems due to diabetes than women.

    New Delhi, A new research has revealed that men suffering from diabetes are at higher risk of serious health effects than women suffering from diabetes.Complications arising from diabetes, such as heart, leg, kidney and eye diseases, were seen more in men than women, regardless of how long...
  16. NCDC publishes guidelines for identification and classification of heat deaths

    New Delhi: The National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has said the cause of death should be certified as heat stroke or hyperthermia, where the body temperature was more than 40.6 degrees Celsius at the time of collapse.A set of guidelines issued by the NCDC, 'Autopsy Findings in...
  17. What happened that Madhuri Dixit took a break from acting to start her family?

    During a conversation on 'Kiska Brand Bajega', Madhuri talked about her decision and said: "For me, it was one of those dreams that I had for myself."Madhuri married Sriram, a cardiovascular surgeon from Los Angeles, in 1999. They welcomed their firstborn in 2003 who was named Arin. It was two...
  18. A delicate balance of prevention and early intervention can prevent heart disease

    Check out 12 essential heart health tips from Dr. Hiremath:Eat a balanced diet: A healthy diet is fundamental to maintaining a healthy heart. Aim for a balanced intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats. Avoid saturated fats, trans fats and excessive sugars...
  19. Study calls for making cardiorespiratory fitness part of annual checkups

    Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), also known as cardio or aerobic fitness, can be defined as the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply oxygen during sustained physical activity.According to the American Heart Association (AHA), a person's aerobic fitness level can indicate...
  20. ChatGPT fails to assess cardiovascular risk: study

    The research, published in the journal PLOS One, showed that "it would be unwise to rely on it for some health assessments, such as whether a patient with chest pain needs to be admitted to hospital".ChatGPT's predictions were "inconsistent" in cases of patients with chest pain.They also...