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Importance of regular heart checkups - key to early detection

Indians have a high prevalence of ischaemic heart disease. What is more alarming is that it presents or manifests a decade earlier in Indians compared to our Western counterparts. Main reason for this is high clustering of risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, smoking or other forms of tobacco use, high…

The Times of India

Your 'normal' cholesterol level can still be deadly, warns aging expert Dr. Michael Greger. Here's what it should really be

Average cholesterol values today are regarded as normal based on a sick society, says the bestselling author of 'How Not to Die.'

Fortune

Rahul promises Rajasthan model healthcare scheme across country if voted to power in 2024

Rahm Gandhi hails Rajasthan's healthcare prog. for poor; says if Cong. wins 2024 LS polls, similar initiatives will be rolled out nationwide. He noted disparity in access to quality healthcare, stressing need for reevaluation of healthcare at nat'l level.

The Hindu

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Early Onset Heart Disease Linked To Higher Dementia Risk, Study Finds

People with coronary heart disease before 45 have 36% increased risk of dementia, according to research

Zenger

Week of night shifts a month does not increase heart disease risk, study finds

Research contradicts previous studies that have linked night work to higher risk of coronary heart disease

Evening Standard

To mark World Diabetes Day, CMC Vellore organises exhibition, poster competition and consults for patients

World Diabetes Day 2023: CMC Vellore organised a day-long exhibition and poster competition to commemorate World Diabetes Day.

The Hindu

Worried About Your Medical Conditions While Planning A Vacation? Here's How You Can Travel Safe

With some thoughtful planning and necessary precautions, traveling could be definitely on the cards for people with health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.

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How to prevent heart blockages and high cholesterol for a healthy heart

Poor eating habits and heart disease risk

The Times of India

Replace Processed Meat With Plant-Based Food To Cut Risk Of Diabetes, Heart Disease, Researchers Say

The study recommends substituting processed meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products with plant-based foods such as beans, nuts, whole grains, oils, fruit and vegetables for better cardiometabolic health and reducing all-cause mortality.

Medical Daily

Impact of stress on women’s health

Stress is a natural reaction to challenges or changes in one's life. While it can provide a short-term burst of enthusiasm or energy, chronic stress may lead to severe health issues. Women are more likely to report health problems than men, such as headaches and gastric upset. Stress shows up…

The Times of India

Scientists reveal what you should have for breakfast to reduce heart attack risk

The study also found that replacing butter with olive oil could reduce the risk of heart disease

The Independent UK

Newcastle researchers ending the 'trial and error' in blood pressure treatment

Controlling blood pressure is essential to reducing heart disease.

Newcastle Herald

For the first time, gene-editing provides hints for lowering cholesterol

Researchers report the first results from a study testing the revolutionary gene-editing technique known as CRISPR for cutting high cholesterol.

WEKU

The secret weapon for heart health and living longer could be climbing a few flights of stairs every day. Here’s how

Climbing just five flights per day could reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease by 20%, study says.

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Your biological age predicts dementia and stroke regardless of your actual age – new study

As we journey through life, the risk of developing chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease and neurological disorders, increases significantly. However, while we all grow older chronologically at the same pace, biologically, our clocks can tick faster or slower. Relying solely on chronological age – the number of years since…

The Guardian - US

World’s second human recipient of pig heart dies six weeks after operation

Lawrence Faucette, who had terminal heart disease, received a pig heart genetically altered to be compatible with humans

Zenger

Piling On The Pounds During Pregnancy Can Raise Risk Of Dying Young

Those who gain more than the now-recommended amount of weight during pregnancy had a higher risk of death from heart disease or diabetes.

The Hindu

How much salt should you take every day?

Excess salt intake can lead to health issues like high BP & heart disease. WHO recommends 5g/day, but world avg. is 10.8g. Indian men & women consume 8.9 & 7.1g/day. Yanomami people of Amazon consume <1g/day & stay fit. High salt impairs metabolism & increases adipocytes, leading to obesity. Reducing…

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Take Nutrition Studies With a Grain of Salt

The epidemiology of food and drink is a mess.

The Hindu

‘Understand the risk factors and adopt lifestyle modifications for a healthy heart’

At a webinar on addressing premature atherosclerotic heart disease, doctors raised the need to understand the risk factors and adopt lifestyle modifications for a healthy heart

Fortune

Sleep problems may raise the risk of heart disease—the number one killer of American women. 8 steps can help protect your health

Middle aged women who have ongoing insomnia or get little sleep each night may be at greater risk for heart disease.

Zenger

Study Debunks ‘Fat But Fit’ Myth, Links Obesity To Higher Risk Of Heart Disease

German researchers find that even metabolically healthy obese individuals are 50% more likely to develop coronary heart disease.

The Hindu

UK-based charity and NIMS Hyderabad save young lives

UK-based HLH and NIMS Hyderabad collaborate to bring hope to children with Congenital Heart Disease. First camp in March 2023 saw 9 surgeries, second in Sept 15 surgeries. 3000 surgeries needed annually in Telangana, 1500-2000 in govt hospitals. Initiative bridges healthcare gap, trains local teams, swift response seen in baby's…

The Times of India

“Walking up 5 flights of stairs daily can cut down heart disease risk”

Several studies have found that walking 10,000 steps promotes good health. However, the findings of a new study have opened up new dimensions to how a good body can reap the benefits of walking.

The Independent UK

Climbing more than five flights of stairs a day can decrease the chances of heart disease, study suggests

Muscles such as the glutes, quads, hamstring and calves are activated and cardiovascular health improves

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