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If your job keeps you glued to a chair for most of the day, you’re not alone — but your heart might not be thanking you. Sitting for extended hours has long been linked to poor circulation, higher blood pressure, and increased risk of heart disease. Now, a new study by researchers at the University…
According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death globally, accounting for nearly one-third of all deaths. In India, heart ailments are increasingly affecting people in their 30s and 40s, a reminder that prevention must start early. Recently, in the Total Health Podcast with DD news, Cardiovascular surgeon at RML…
Delhi’s air has turned into a silent enemy. Former AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria has warned that the current levels of pollution are not just aggravating asthma and COPD but are also beginning to trouble people who have never faced breathing problems before. The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) has dipped deep into the poor…
Darkened lines or patches on the neck, often a condition called acanthosis nigricans, can signal more than a cosmetic issue. They frequently reflect underlying insulin resistance, which links to heart disease, liver fat buildup and wider metabolic disruption. Recognising the signs early, screening internal health markers and acting on lifestyle can shift risk. Source link
A sweeping new research published in the American Heart Health Association has raised a concerning link between covid-19 and flu, to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The American Heart Association researchers reviewed 155 high-quality studies and discovered that viral infections such as COVID-19, influenza, HIV, hepatitis C, and shingles were all associated…
Heart attacks, medically known as myocardial infarctions, remain one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability worldwide. Advances in emergency treatment and cardiac care have significantly improved survival rates, but surviving a heart attack is often only the beginning of a long health journey. Many patients experience weakened heart function after a myocardial…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made a major move in heart health care by approving Rybelsus, the first oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, which helps to manage cardiovascular risks. Up until now, Rybelsus was known as a diabetes medication and was only taken in cases of increased blood sugar levels, in adults with…
In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers have created the first comprehensive genetic resource to identify people at risk of dangerously high cholesterol and heart disease, even if their cholesterol levels appear normal. The international study, led by scientists from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, mapped more than 17,000 genetic variants of the LDL…
Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death globally. Many of the patients who suffer heart attacks or strokes share common modifiable risk factors. In a recent Instagram post, Dr. Jeremy London, a renowned cardiovascular surgeon with over 25 years of experience, shared an observation drawn from decades in the operating room. Dr. London shared…
It may sound surprising: how can someone with perfect cholesterol still have a heart attack? But that’s exactly what longevity expert Dr Vassily Eliopoulos, a Cornell-trained doctor, has been warning people about. In a viral Instagram post, he explained that the cholesterol tests most people rely on for years are now outdated and often fail…
