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Superstar Rajinikanth’s elder brother, Sathyanarayana Rao Gaikwad, 84, has been hospitalized in Bengaluru after suffering a heart attack. The actor immediately rushed from Chennai to be by his brother’s side, who is currently in the ICU. Fans are sending prayers for his speedy recovery as he remains under medical observation. A sudden medical emergency in…
One of the critical components of keeping the heart healthy and avoiding complications of high blood pressure is monitoring salt use. Scientific studies and health authorities from all over the world seem to come together in practical recommendations that will help keep intake within safe limits. Knowing how much salt you can safely consume, and…
A Japanese man recently collapsed on a train platform. Thankfully, he got resuscitated, but insisted on going to work that same day! Dr Kunal Sood, MD, recently put up a video explaining that while heart attacks can be fatal, if you survive one, recovery and rest is equally important to prevent a repeat episode…Dr. Kunal…
The directive, which significantly expands the criteria for who is deemed a potential “public charge,” has been sent by the State Department on to US embassies and consular offices worldwide. TOI correspondent from Washington: Foreign nationals seeking to immigrate to the United States could now be denied visas and green cards based on pre-existing chronic…
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin which acts as an antioxidant in the body, serving as the body’s frontline guard against radicals-those highly reactive molecules, that can damage our cellular structures. The nutrient acts as an antioxidant, that not only tempers inflammation, but also promotes overall well‑being. Sufficient Vitamin E levels support a healthy system,…
Sleeping with lights on at night linked to poor heart health. For most of human history, night meant darkness – a cue for the body to rest, repair, and reset. But modern life has rewritten that rule. Bedroom lamps glow softly, phone screens stay on till midnight, and even through the curtains, city lights shimmer…
Imagine a small daily habit that can relax your mind, improve circulation, and even support heart health, all while sitting comfortably at home. It may sound too easy to be true, but in Japan, many people practice this simple ritual, and it hardly takes 15 to 20 minutes. In a recent Instagram post, nutritionist Shweta…
Air pollution has become a pressing concern worldwide, impacting urban and rural communities alike. Harmful substances in the air, such as fine particles, gases, and chemical pollutants, are released from vehicles, factories, burning fuels, and natural events like wildfires. Breathing polluted air over time can affect nearly every system in the body, from the lungs…
Most health-conscious people closely track their cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure, but cardiologists are now highlighting another vital yet often ignored heart health factor, Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a). This lesser-known blood component can silently raise the risk of heart attacks and strokes, even in people with normal cholesterol levels. US-based cardiologist Dr Dmitry Yaranov, known…
For decades, full-fat milk has been seen as the “bad guy” in heart health discussions. It’s been blamed for raising cholesterol and clogging arteries. But a new long-term study offers a surprising twist: whole milk may not be as heart-hostile as it’s been made out to be.Researchers from the CARDIA (Coronary Artery Risk Development in…
