Category Archives: Heart Diseases

Diabetes continues to be a burden for Indian populations; there are approximately 73 million cases of diabetes in India. People with diabetes are at constant risk of developing other diseases, such as heart disease or neuropathy, later in life Continue reading →

Tobacco smoking is the leading preventable cause of death worldwide and smokers typically die 10 years earlier than non-smokers. (Unsplash) Each cigarette smoked per day increases the risk for heavier smokers of contracting some diseases by more than 30 per cent, according to a new international study. Continue reading →

August 11, 2020 16:26 ET | Source: ReportLinker New York, Aug. Continue reading →

The first time I heard nematode worms can teach us something about human longevity, I balked at the idea. How the hell can a worm with an average lifespan of only 15 days have much in common with a human who lives decades? Continue reading →

A study discovered that eating excessive rice could lead to heart problem and end of life. A research study team from the University of Manchester and the University of Salford examined the link between rice usage and heart diseases in England and Wales, which are caused by arsenic exposure. Continue reading →

Vegetables are important for health and are a must have in order to stay fit and disease free. Continue reading →

Unless the world curbs greenhouse gas emissions significantly, extreme heat could become a major global killer by the end of this century, equalling death rates for all infectious diseases combined, including tuberculosis, HIV and malaria. In the largest international study till now on health and financial impacts of temperature-related deaths, the Climate Impact Lab said climate changes effect on temperatures could raise global mortality rates by 73 additional deaths per 100,000 people in 2100 under a continued high emissions scenario, compared to a world with no warming. Climate change has led to heat waves that are longer, more intense and more frequent. Continue reading →

Abstract Objective To assess temporal trends in the association between newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation and death. Design Community based cohort study. Setting Framingham Heart Study cohort, in 1972-85, 1986-2000, and 2001-15 (periods 1-3, respectively), in Framingham, MA, USA. Continue reading →

Calcium plays a significant role in promoting bone and teeth health. Here are other health benefits calcium you must be aware of. Calcium is responsible for development of healthy bones and teeth As soon as you hear the word 'calcium', healthy bones and teeth come to mind. Continue reading →

In an interview with TshisaLIVE three years ago, radio and TV legend Bob Mabena opened up about his fear of dying due to a heart attack. On Monday, news of the veteran star's death after suffering a cardiac arrest sent shockwaves through the nation. Continue reading →