Heart failure is common among cancer patients, and can lead to a reduced quality of life, multiple admissions to hospital, or even death. It is caused both due to the deadly disease as well as because of chemotherapy -- the first line of cancer treatment
07 March,2025 10:09 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
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
Researchers have found that the heart possesses "sweet taste" receptors, similar to those on our tongues
16 February,2025 11:52 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
However, researchers from the University of Copenhagen said that while the overall risk remains low, clinicians should consider the potential risks before prescribing them
15 February,2025 09:18 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
The researchers explained that when menopause hits, the age-related decline in vascular health accelerates
05 February,2025 12:34 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Coming together to raise awareness about the adverse health impacts of obesity, the experts noted that obesity is fully preventable in adults
05 February,2025 09:51 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
The WHO, in its recent guideline, suggests using K-salt or potassium chloride instead of regular table salt, rich in sodium. It may reduce noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and chronic kidney disease by lowering blood pressure
29 January,2025 06:27 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
The new study, published in the European Heart Journal, adds evidence that existing measures, such as body mass index (BMI) or waist circumference, are not adequate to evaluate the risk of heart disease accurately for all people
20 January,2025 01:31 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Sudden exposure to cold can also cause strain on the heart, leading to angina or heart attacks. It is advised that one should warm up before stepping outdoors
16 January,2025 12:59 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Dr Lu Qi, calling for further studies to validate the findings, said, "A possible explanation is that consuming coffee in the afternoon or evening may disrupt circadian rhythms and levels of hormones such as melatonin. This, in turn, leads to changes in cardiovascular risk factors such as inflammation and blood pressure"
08 January,2025 03:49 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSADVERTISEMENT
