MI and stroke patients on statins have better outcomes Anjali Nimesh Nimesh15 Nov 2017 7:20 PM ISTPatients with a prior history of heart attacks or stroke have better outcomes when cholesterol-lowering medications are used after they're discharged...
Don't inject silicone warns FDA Anjali Nimesh Nimesh16 Nov 2017 7:00 PM ISTThe FDA is alerting the public and healthcare providers that injectable silicone is not approved to enhance or augment the body. Such use can lead to...
Intensive blood pressure lowering treatment doesn't reduce death or CVD : JAMA Anjali Nimesh Nimesh25 Nov 2017 7:05 PM ISTBlood pressure lowering treatment does not reduce death or cardiovascular disease in healthy individuals with a systolic blood pressure below 140....
Raising HDL cholesterol fails to protect against heart disease Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli25 Nov 2017 7:28 PM ISTIncreasing level of HDL cholesterol by blocking a key protein involved in its metabolism does not protect against heart disease or stroke, according...
High BP: Could diet replace medication? Anjali Nimesh Nimesh25 Nov 2017 7:20 PM ISTA study of more than 400 adults with prehypertension, or stage 1 high blood pressure, found that combining a low-salt diet with the heart-healthy DASH...
Flu leads to increased risk of heart attack, stroke and disability in Elderly Anjali Nimesh Nimesh27 Nov 2017 7:25 PM ISTInfectious disease experts are warning that flu can lead to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and disability in elderly patients for months...
Lung capacity of Indians 30 percent lower than North Americans, Europeans: Study supriya kashyap kashyap29 Nov 2017 7:10 PM ISTNew Delhi: The lung capacity of Indians is 30 percent lower than North Americans or Europeans, making them highly vulnerable to diabetes, heart...
Evolocumab approved to Prevent Heart Attack And Stroke Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli3 Dec 2017 7:30 PM ISTU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Evolocumab as the first PCSK9 inhibitor to prevent heart attacks, strokes and coronary...
Targeting this protein may help treat multiple sclerosis Anjali Nimesh Nimesh9 Dec 2017 7:00 PM ISTA new study has found that a blood-clotting protein prevents repair in the brain.Picture a bare wire, without its regular plastic coating. It's...
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...
