Tag: cardiovascular disease
India On Road To Be Trans Fat Free By 2022: Harsh Vardhan
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday said that due to the unprecedented challenges faced by the world on account of the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a renewed focus on food, nutrition, health, immunity and sustainability. ....
Pharma Pricing Regulator Cuts Stent Prices By Up To 85%
In a major measure of relief to cardiac patients in India, the government on Tuesday fixed the ceiling price of coronary stents which are used to open up blocked arteries. ....
Pan-India Diabetic Policy Imperative: Experts
An effective pan-India diabetic policy is imperative to address the growing burden of diabetes in the country, experts at the 7th World Congress of Diabetes said here on Friday.....
Why A Sitting Job Is Bad For Your Heart And Waist
Do you have a desk-bound job? Beware, you may be at a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular diseases by 0.2 per cent and an increase in waist circumference by two cm, for every additional hour of sitting on top of five hours, researchers warned.....
Childhood Brain Tumour Survivor's High Body Fat Ups Stroke Risk
Survivors of childhood brain tumours have more body fat, increasing their risk of stroke, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and early death, research has shown.....
Bad Air May Lower 'good' Cholesterol, Raise Heart Disease Risk
Exposure to higher levels of air pollution may increase cardiovascular disease risk by lowering levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), commonly known as "good" cholesterol, says a study. ....
Soft Drinks Bad For Your Memory, Diet Soda May Be Even Worse
If you thought switching to diet soda can help you avoid the ill effects associated with sugary soft drinks, think again! Researchers have found that while drinking sugary beverages frequently may lead to poorer memory, daily intake of diet soda may increase the risk of stroke and dementia.....
Want To Live Longer? Stop Eating Red, Processed Meat: Researchers
If you want to live longer, read this carefully. Researchers have found that eating two servings of red meat per week was linked to a three to seven per cent higher risk of cardiovascular disease and three per cent higher risk of all causes of death.....
