Cardiovascular disease

Understanding Angina: A Key To Women’s Heart Health In India

After the age of 75, women represent majority of cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients. Conditions like obesity, which are strongly linked to angina, affect more women as compared to men. Women are 50% more likely than men to be underdiagnosed, not getting the timely treatment to recover well.

Oct 25, 2025, 21:05 PM IST

Are Heart Attacks Sudden Or Result Of A Slow Process? Your Heart Signals Trouble 12 Years Before Stroke – The Warning Most Overlook, What You Can Do

Experts say a steady drop in stamina can signal heart trouble more than a decade in advance. Learn how to spot it early and protect your heart health.

Aug 12, 2025, 22:31 PM IST

WHO Calls For Policy Reforms To Combat Rising Obesity: 'Promote Healthy Diets And Physical Activity'

The World Health Organization urges countries to strengthen policies promoting healthy diets and physical activity to combat rising overweight, obesity, and noncommunicable diseases.

Sep 18, 2024, 16:07 PM IST

Heart-Disease Prediction! Simple Blood Test Reveals Your Next 30-Year Lifestyle; Study Shows

Scientists have developed a simple blood test that can predict a woman’s 30-year risk of cardiovascular disease. NIH-supported research found that measuring two types of fats in the blood can accurately assess long-term heart disease risk in women.

Aug 31, 2024, 14:46 PM IST

'Young People Are Getting Heartattacks': Doctor's Post Talking On Health Risks Of Long Work Hours Following Narayana Murthy's Statement Goes Viral

Underscoring the dire impact on an Individual's life and health, a doctor pointed out that such extreme work hours could lead to a generation with various heart-related health issues. 

Oct 29, 2023, 15:58 PM IST

Climbing Stairs Each Day Could Greatly Reduce Risk Of Heart Disease: Study

Short bursts of high-intensity stair climbing are a time-efficient way to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, reveals study. 

Sep 29, 2023, 21:54 PM IST

Hot Flashes In Women Associated With Cardiovascular Disease, Alzheimer's: Study

Study shows that when hot flashes occur during sleep, it may be early indicators of a woman's increased risk for Alzheimer's, and, the more hot flashes, the greater the disease risk.

Sep 28, 2023, 15:25 PM IST

Lack Of Sleep Associated With Heart Diseases In Long Term: Research

The researchers assessed the individuals' resting heart rates and blood pressure every two hours during the day to assess the impact of this sleep regimen on cardiovascular health.

 

Aug 14, 2023, 17:10 PM IST

Breastfeeding Reduces Risk Of Heart Problems In Mothers: Study

The study showed that women who breastfed a baby for at least six months experienced lower blood pressure and body-weight recovery (or BMI) for up to three years after the birth of their baby.

Aug 13, 2023, 20:34 PM IST

Walking 4,000 Steps A Day Enough To Reduce Risk Of Death: Study

According to the study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, the risk of dying from any cause or from cardiovascular disease decreases significantly with every 500 to 1,000 extra steps you walk.

Aug 09, 2023, 16:52 PM IST

People Who Do Not Consume Healthy Diet Are At Higher Risk Of Developing Heart Disease: Study

Consuming whole-fat dairy products, seafood, legumes, nuts, fruits, and vegetables helps reduce the risk of CVD, including heart attacks and strokes.

Jul 07, 2023, 13:20 PM IST

Loneliness Linked With Elevated Risk Of Heart Disease In Diabetics: Study

Patients with diabetes are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease and are more likely to be lonely than their healthy peers. Previous studies in the general population have found that loneliness and social isolation are both related to a higher likelihood of cardiovascular disease. 

Jun 30, 2023, 14:04 PM IST

Fatal Heart Attack More Likely To Happen On Monday: Study

The study found a spike in rates of STEMI heart attacks at the start of the working week, with rates highest on a Monday. 

Jun 05, 2023, 19:54 PM IST

High Fitness Levels May Reduce Death Risk From Cardiovascular Disease In Men: Study

This study looked at the relationship between blood pressure, fitness, and the risk of cardiovascular death.

May 01, 2023, 13:41 PM IST

Gene Mutation Can Be Linked To Some Types Of Heart Disease: Study

The study reveals variants associated with cardiovascular disease risk are often found "incidentally" when people undergo genetic testing for non-cardiac reasons. 

Apr 30, 2023, 14:20 PM IST

Cardiovascular Diseases: Reproductive Factors In Women Contribute to Risk

The analysis showed that earlier first birth, a higher number of live births, and earlier menarche were associated with a higher risk of atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke in women

Feb 28, 2023, 11:21 AM IST

Weight loss: Almonds can help cut calories, finds study

Pancreatic polypeptide slows digestion, which may cause a reduction in food intake, and glucagon sends satiety signals to the brain, both of which promote weight loss

Nov 22, 2022, 11:30 AM IST

Short-term lifestyle changes can impair blood vessel sensitivity to insulin: Study

Vascular insulin resistance is a feature of obesity and Type 2 diabetes that contributes to vascular disease. 

Oct 28, 2022, 07:38 AM IST

Patients hospitalised with COVID at higher risk of heart failure

Patients hospitalised with COVID-19 may be at risk of developing heart failure even if they do not have a previous history of heart disease or cardiovascular risk factors, according to a new study.

Apr 27, 2021, 12:51 PM IST

Heart disease in teenagers, young adults may be linked to diabetes exposure in the womb

Heart disease in young adults and teenagers may be related to exposure to diabetes in the womb, according to new research.

Sep 28, 2020, 16:59 PM IST