Common heart medication less effective in south Asian people – new research

Clopidogrel may not be effective for many British south Asians

Every 1 in 3 adults has hypertension, but only half know it

New WHO report called for prioritising  prevention, early detection and effective management of high blood pressure

Low testosterone in men associated with an early death – new study

Testosterone levels typically decline as men age, dropping by about 1% per year from the age of 30; other factors such as chronic disease can …

Cardiovascular disease will remain global top killer in 2050, Alzheimer’s disease among 5 leading causes of death: Study

The top five killers in India in 2050 will be chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ischemic heart disease, stroke, diarrhoeal disease and …

SARS-CoV-2 can lead to heart impairment, experimental study finds

Even mild infections sustained viral presence for a month, indicating persistent infection  

A new study says COVID-19 vaccination is not associated with a heart attack risk

About 1,002 patients who experienced a heart attack had been vaccinated with Covishield and the rest of the 84 with Covaxin

Combination of heatwave & high air pollution may double risk of heart attack deaths: Report

Women at higher risk of fatal heart attacks during extremely hot days & older people on days with extreme cold or high PM2.5

Wildfire smoke is an increasing threat to Canadians’ health

Older adults, people living in low-income areas, and those with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease and other chronic …

How can I lower my cholesterol? Do supplements work? How about psyllium or probiotics?

You still need to quit smoking, reduce stress, exercise regularly and get enough sleep

Food labels misleading, India’s new dietary guidelines warn

Advisory cautions against 'sugar-free' foods, protein powder; urges consumers to read detailed information on packaging