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Heart disease isn’t just something old people get anymore, it’s becoming shockingly common even in younger adults. Globally, heart diseases are the number one killer, responsible for about 18 million deaths every year. In India specifically, heart attacks and heart related conditions hit people in their 30s and 40s far more than many realize: up…
Spotting a stroke quickly can make all the difference between a full recovery and lifelong challenges. In the fast-paced world of emergency medical services, tools like BEFAST have stepped up to help paramedics and even bystanders identify these brain emergencies sooner and more accurately than older methods. Decoding the BEFAST acronym BEFAST breaks down into…
Melanie Watson Bernhardt had this way of lighting up a room, even after her condition. She grabbed hearts back in the 80s as Kathy Gordon on Diff’rent Strokes, Arnold’s buddy in four sweet episodes. Born in 1968 in Dana Point, California, she faced osteogenesis imperfecta—brittle bone disease-from day one, but that never stopped her from…
In a poignant reminder of the fragility of life, Melanie Watson, best known for her iconic portrayal of Kathy Gordon in the classic ‘Diff’rent Strokes,’ has passed away at the age of 57. Her battle with brittle bone disease was a testament to her strength, yet her sudden decline on December 26th caught many by…
When we think strokes, we often relate them to 50+, obese individuals, those with Hypertension, or sedentary lifestyles. Yet, that is not always the case. Dr Sudhir Kumar, a leading neurologist recently revealed the hidden signs of stroke that can affect even healthy individuals. Recently on his X handle, he wrote, “My BP is always…
In recent years, scientists have increasingly turned their attention to older, affordable drugs to explore whether they offer benefits beyond their original purpose. Colchicine, a cheap and widely used medication for gout, has emerged as a strong candidate in this growing field of research. Its well-known ability to reduce inflammation has prompted experts to investigate…
Two of the world’s most widely used diabetes and weight-loss medications, Ozempic and Mounjaro, may be doing far more than helping people control blood sugar and shed weight. A new study published in Nature Medicine shows that these drugs are also linked to a significant drop in the risk of major cardiovascular events such as…
A breakthrough study published in Science by researchers at ETH Zurich has revealed a new generation of tiny magnetic microrobots capable of delivering life-saving drugs directly to stroke-causing clots and tumour sites with remarkable precision. The study demonstrate s a 95 percent success rate in targeted drug delivery, signalling a major shift in how future…
Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death globally, responsible for millions of fatalities each year. Heart attacks and strokes alone make up nearly 85% of cardiovascular-related deaths, highlighting the critical need for prevention. Despite significant advances in medical treatments, experts stress that the most effective strategies are often simple and proactive: maintaining…
