The risk for stroke, a life-threatening condition caused by blocked or interrupted blood supply to the brain, could be eliminated by practicing two simple things: getting sufficient night sl...
Blood pressure (BP) lowering treatment reduces the risk of major cardiovascular disease events regardless of baseline blood pressure, says a new study published in The Lancet. ...
Obesity and body fat play a significant role in increasing the risk for cardiac ailments. Atherosclerosis is one such cardiac disease that is caused due to the deposition of f...
Fenugreek seeds (Trigonella foenum graecum) are extensively used in the Indian cuisine. It does not only impart distinctive flavor, but it also has therapeutic properties. The seeds are k...
Global leaders in diabetes care have sought the support of the Indian government to implement a new model of care for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The new model of care...
"Rest a While, Run a Mile"; on this Heart Day to motivate yourself to be active. Try to make simple healthy lifestyle choices such as exercising regularly, using stairs instead of elevato...
A new study indicates that more intensive management of blood pressure could significantly reduce rates of cardiovascular events in patients aged 50 years and above. High bl...
A daily dose of fibers, vitamins and minerals are not the only reasons you should consume nuts! Just a few nuts in your daily diet can boost your general health and well-being. Th...
A new trial is being planned in Australia where cognitively healthy senior citizens will be exposed to either aerobic activity, Mediterranean diet or both to find out if these intervention...
In a recent study published online in BMC Medicine, researchers state that following renal transplants, several outcomes are better in people with a lower body mass index (BMI) as compar...
Renal denervation reduces high blood pressure in resistant cases of hypertension, but does not affect endothelial function and inflammatory markers, revealed a new study. The findings we...
A new cholesterol lowering drug evolocumab has taken one step further to being available in the market. It has cleared the FDA's cardio drugs committee and now awaits the approval of the FDA...
High blood pressure (BP) or hypertension contributes to the progression of the chronic kidney disease (CKD) toward last stage of CKD. Hence, treatment of hypertension in CKD is imperative....
An embolism is a medical term used to describe the condition in which a person’s blood flow is obstructed because of a blockage that forms in a blood vessel. Such blockages could form due to...
A team of scientists from the University of Queensland have found the expression of twelve taste receptors particularly those that respond to bitter compounds in human hearts. D...
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