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Study decodes who actually needs statin medication to lower cholesterol
The study is especially important considering that statins entail costs and can have side effects, including muscle aches and an increased risk of diabetes
30 March,2025 01:14 PM IST | New York | IANS
Facing high cholesterol? Your office coffee brewing machine may be a cause
The study found that automated coffee brewing machines in the workplace contain natural chemicals, known as diterpenes -- known to increase cholesterols
24 March,2025 03:03 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
New blood test to help detect risk of 30 age-related diseases
The team including from the UK, France, and the US said the quick and easy blood test identifies whether a specific organ is ageing faster than expected -- an advance that may pave the way for personalised prevention and treatment methods
27 February,2025 02:41 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
This new 'non-industrialised' style diet may help cut chronic disease risk
The NiMe diet is also very low in processed foods that are high in sugar and saturated fat, and is fibre-rich
24 January,2025 11:57 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
World Diabetes Day
Covid-19 driven factors led to surge in early onset of diabetes, finds study
According to the data, Covid-19 accelerated trends in diabetes and metabolic health causing alarming changes in disease onset age, weight gain and associated complications
15 November,2024 10:55 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kidney disease may raise the risk of strokes, say experts
Metabolic risk factors such as hypertension, high blood sugar, obesity, and abnormal cholesterol are the major conditions that are linked to kidney problems
04 November,2024 02:18 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Covid infection can raise risk of high cholesterol by 30 per cent, finds study
Infection caused by SARS-CoV-2, responsible for the Covid-19 pandemic, can raise the risk for developing dyslipidemia, or high cholesterol
03 November,2024 08:08 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Intermittent fasting may be beneficial for people with heart disease, diabetes
Finding it hard to manage blood sugar levels? Take heart, limiting your food consumption to a 10-hour window daily may keep your diabetes in check, according to a study
01 October,2024 12:20 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
How high cholesterol, microplastics are contributing to rising heart diseases
While cholesterol has traditionally been linked to an older population, recent years have shown a marked increase in cholesterol among youngsters
29 September,2024 12:23 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Poor sleep may give rise to weight gain and cholesterol issues, finds study
People who sleep poorly are likely to experience greater levels of fatty triglycerides -- a type of blood cholesterol -- and abdominal fat that can increase the risk of health issues
25 August,2024 11:12 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS