Some ‘good’ cholesterol unable to protect heart
May 9th, 2012 - 5:27 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 9 (IANS) A sub-class of high-density lipoprotein (HDl) cholesterol, known as "good" cholesterol, may not protect against coronary heart disease (CHD) and in fact may be harmful, says ... Read more...
Posted in World |
MRI scan ‘better’ than invasive tests for heart patients
December 23rd, 2011 - 2:46 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 23 (IANS) A five-year study by the University of Leeds involving 752 patients has shown that a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is a more reliable way of ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Tonsils, appendix removal linked to premature heart risk
June 1st, 2011 - 4:07 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 1 (IANS) Surgical removal of tonsils and the appendix before the age of 20 is likely to elevate the risk of a premature heart attack.Tonsillectomy (removal of tonsils) ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Heavy drinking linked to lower coronary heart disease risk
April 28th, 2011 - 7:10 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 28 (ANI): A moderate or even a hazardous consumption of alcohol was associated with lower risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new study.The study analysed the 12-month prevalence ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Biomarkers for postmenopausal cardiovascular disease found
July 28th, 2010 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 28 (ANI): New biomarkers for stroke and coronary heart disease (CHD) have been revealed.The research has been published in BioMed Central's open access journal Genome Medicine. It found that beta-2 ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
South Asians more prone to heart attacks than whites
June 29th, 2010 - 3:43 pm ICT by IANS
By Venkata Vemuri
London, June 29 (IANS) The incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD) is higher among the South Asian communities of Britain than the white population, a new research by the British ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Short people more likely to develop heart disease
June 9th, 2010 - 5:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 9 (IANS) Scientists have uncovered a link between people's height and their vulnerability to heart disease.
A new study by the University of Tampere (UT), Finland says that short people are ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Short people ‘at greater risk of heart disease’
June 9th, 2010 - 12:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 9 (ANI): Short people are more likely to develop heart disease than tall people, according to a new study.The systematic review and meta-analysis, carried out by Finnish researchers, looked at ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Improvements in cholesterol levels, BP linked to lower rate of heart disease deaths
May 12th, 2010 - 5:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 12 (ANI): Deaths from coronary heart disease (CHD) fell by 35 per cent in Ontario between 1994 and 2005, thanks to improvements in both lifestyle factors and medical treatments, a ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Researchers predict 98 percent rise in type-2 diabetes
February 19th, 2010 - 1:27 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 19 (IANS) Obesity among adults is continuing to rise, implying worrisome increases in conditions like heart disease and cancer by 2020 and 98 percent rise in type-2 diabetes by 2050, ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Diets rich in vegetables, nuts, fruits and fish keep heart healthy
April 15th, 2009 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, April 15 (IANS) Diets high in vegetables and nuts, or rich in fruit, vegetables and fish were associated with a lower risk for heart disease than those that rely on foods ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Being depressed could break your heart, literally
March 10th, 2009 - 2:41 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 10 (ANI): Relatively healthy women with severe depression are at increased risk of cardiac events, including sudden cardiac death (SCD) and fatal coronary heart disease (CHD), says a new ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Severe depression can trigger heart attacks in women
March 10th, 2009 - 2:41 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 10 (IANS) Severe depression among relatively healthy women can trigger heart attacks, often with a fatal outcome, according to a new study.
"It's important for women with depression to be aware ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Depression, anger ”increase heart disease risk
March 10th, 2009 - 2:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 10 (ANI): Depression, anger and hostility may be red flags of increased risk of heart disease, warns a new study.According to Journal of the American College of Cardiology study, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Panic linked to higher risk of heart attack
December 19th, 2008 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 19 (IANS) Panic attacks predispose people to a greater risk of heart disease or a heart attack, with younger people being more vulnerable.People younger than 50 when first diagnosed had ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Diet rich in nuts, beans and lentils helps control diabetes
December 17th, 2008 - 5:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 17 (ANI): A diet rich in nuts, beans and lentils have been found effective in lowering blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a new ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Eggs are not as villainous for your heart as commonly believed
December 17th, 2008 - 4:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 17 (ANI): Challenging earlier findings that claimed eggs contribute risk to heart disease, scientists have now found that health benefits of eating eggs outweighs its rather ''insignificant'' risks.
In a ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Panic attack may raise heart attack risk
December 11th, 2008 - 1:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 11 (ANI): A new study has found that people who suffer from panic attacks or panic disorder have a greater risk of subsequently developing heart disease or suffering a ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Stress hits womens hearts harder than mens
October 13th, 2008 - 1:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, October 13 (ANI): Coronary heart disease (CHD) symptoms are attributed to stress more frequently in women than men, according to a new study.
Presented at the 20th annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Lower cholesterol early for a long life
August 5th, 2008 - 11:03 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 5 (IANS) The best approach to reducing incidence of coronary heart disease, which kills millions every year, is by lowering cholesterol early on, according to University of California researchers. Pioneering ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Controlling cholesterol, BP reduces cardiovascular risk by 42 percent
May 18th, 2008 - 1:49 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 18 (ANI): A new study has shown that intensive management of both cholesterol and blood pressure, can significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.A research team, led ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |