In hypertensive patients, greater reduction in BP may harm kidneys Anjali Nimesh Nimesh25 Nov 2017 7:15 PM ISTIn individuals undergoing intensive blood pressure (BP) treatment, greater reductions in mean blood pressure were linked with an increased risk of...
Survivors of childhood cancer twice more likely to develop Hypertension as adults Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli25 Nov 2017 7:00 PM ISTPeople who survived childhood cancer were more than twice as likely as the general population to have high blood pressure (hypertension) as...
How to accurately Predict Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Low-Risk Individuals ? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli26 Nov 2017 7:21 PM ISTThe established ideal cardiovascular health score (ICHS) and the new Fuster-BEWAT score (FBS) predict the presence and extent of subclinical...
Sugar-sweetened causes of metabolic syndrome Anjali Nimesh Nimesh29 Nov 2017 7:05 PM ISTRegularly drinking sugar-sweetened beverages such as soda and juice contributes to the development of diabetes, high blood pressure, and other endemic...
Hydrochlorothiazide linked with increased risk of skin cancer Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli5 Dec 2017 7:28 PM ISTRecently published research from The University of Southern Denmark and the Danish Cancer Society shows a connection between one of the most common...
Blood pressure declines 14 to 18 years before death : JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli5 Dec 2017 7:10 PM ISTBlood pressure in the elderly gradually begins to decrease about 14 or so years before death, according to a new study published today in the Journal...
Intensive weight loss can ‘reverse’ type 2 diabetes Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli5 Dec 2017 7:26 PM ISTType 2 diabetes can be reversed following an intensive weight management programme, according to a randomised trial in adults who have had the...
Beta blocker shows cancer fighting properties supriya kashyap kashyap8 Dec 2017 7:15 PM IST A new study finds that carvedilol, a drug typically used to treat high blood pressure, can protect against the sun-induced cell damage that leads to...
Best and most useful apps for high blood pressure Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli9 Dec 2017 8:00 PM ISTBlood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day,but if it stays high for a long time, it can damage your heart and lead to health problems....
Half of people aged 40-54 have hardened arteries: study Anjali Nimesh Nimesh11 Dec 2017 7:18 PM ISTHalf of the middle-aged people who are normal weight and don't smoke or have diabetes may have clogged arteries, researchers said Thursday, urging...
Save heart save death by eating fruits and vegetable Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli12 Dec 2017 7:22 PM ISTBy Bhavya KhullarPeople who consume around 375 to 500 grams of fruits, vegetables, and dal per day are at a reduced risk of death by nearly 23%, a new...
Dangers of commonly prescribed painkillers highlighted Anjali Nimesh Nimesh13 Dec 2017 7:15 PM ISTCommonly prescribed painkillers need to be given for shorter periods of time to reduce the risk of obesity and sleep deprivation, a new study has...
