Restriction in trans fats leads to healthier communities: Study
According to a new study, areas that restrict trans fats in foods see a lot fewer hospitilisations for heart attack and stroke compared to residents in areas without restrictions.
Apr 15, 2017, 17:43 PM IST
Exposure to higher levels of air pollution may up cardiovascular disease risk
A new study has revealed that exposure to higher levels of air pollution may increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease by lowering levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), commonly known as "good" cholesterol.
Apr 14, 2017, 16:42 PM IST
Hot flashes could predict risk of heart disease
Hot flashes -- a sudden feeling of feverish heat, typically as a symptom of the menopause -- have already been shown to interfere with a woman`s overall quality of life.
Apr 13, 2017, 12:29 PM IST
India's 'Miracle Man' donates heart, pancreas and corneas; gifts life to seven
After being declared brain dead, he did not know that his vital organs would come handy in saving life of seven people.
Apr 11, 2017, 11:02 AM IST
India's first international transplant; 27-year-old Ukrainian undergoes complex heart surgery
The young woman had registered with Fortis hospital in Mulund, Maharashtra and was waiting for a transplant.
Apr 11, 2017, 10:40 AM IST
Big women likelier to have wrecked heart rhythm
The research has previously shown that a large body size at age 20, and weight gain from age 20 to midlife, both independently increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in men.
Apr 09, 2017, 09:23 AM IST
Grey hair may increase risk of heart disease
A new study has warned that men with more grey hair, irrespective of age, are prone to high risk of developing heart disease.
Apr 08, 2017, 21:37 PM IST
Doctors find no pulse in baby operated for hole in heart – Read what happened next
Three-month-old Aaradhya Wagh from Dhule, who was born with a hole in heart, miraculously survived after his heart stopped beating for 45 minutes.
Apr 06, 2017, 22:17 PM IST
This enigmatic protein can pave way for new heart therapies
Scientists have determined unexpected characteristics of a key protein linked to blood pressure control and to nerve growth, pain control and heart tissue regeneration.
Apr 06, 2017, 10:45 AM IST
New blood test for speedy heart attack diagnosis
In patients suspected of having suffered a heart attack, only a small proportion are shown as having diagnostic changes on a heart trace or electrocardiogram (ECG).
Apr 05, 2017, 15:53 PM IST
Heart failure patients have some hope with this new drug target
The researchers bypassed complex cell signaling pathways that are dysregulated in failing hearts by directly targeting proteins that help heart muscles contract.
Apr 05, 2017, 11:25 AM IST
Bad news for people with normal weight – Cardiovascular diseases can hit you too
Bad news for people with normal weight – Cardiovascular diseases can hit you too
Apr 05, 2017, 09:40 AM IST
Thyroid dysfunction may increase risk of heart failure
Researchers, including one of Indian origin, have warned that a mild decrease in thyroid function may up the risk of heart failures.
Apr 04, 2017, 14:55 PM IST
People with high thyroid hormone levels at heart disease risk
Atherosclerosis -- hardening and narrowing of the arteries -- silently and slowly blocks arteries, putting blood flow at risk and thus increase the risk of heart diseases.
Apr 02, 2017, 12:51 PM IST
Heart takes off from Delhi to reach Chennai in country's longest distance haul
It is the longest haul of donated tissue in India, covering a distance of more than 2,000 kilometres, which has an average flying time two hours and 40 minutes.
Mar 31, 2017, 17:12 PM IST
Want to keep your heart healthy? Handful of peanuts can be beneficial
Researchers from Pennsylvania State University in the US recruited 15 healthy overweight and obese men for the study.
Mar 30, 2017, 13:30 PM IST
Summer tips: How to keep your heart healthy!
With the temperature rising during summer season, it is very important to stay safe as excessive heat can lead to health problems.
Mar 29, 2017, 23:50 PM IST
Scientists successfully culture beating human heart cells on spinach leaves!
When the plant cells are washed away what remains is a framework made primarily of cellulose, a natural substance that is not harmful to people.
Mar 28, 2017, 16:17 PM IST
Ten minutes of vigorous exercise may help boost kids' heart health
Start encouraging your children for high-intensity physical activity for atleast ten minutes daily as it could help them reduce the risk of developing heart problems and metabolic diseases such as diabetes.
Mar 25, 2017, 22:15 PM IST
Scientists create functional 'beating' human heart muscle
Researchers at The University of Queensland (UQ) in Australia developed models of human heart tissue in the laboratory so they can study cardiac biology and diseases 'in a dish'.
Mar 20, 2017, 18:51 PM IST
