heart disease
Study: Heart Disease Risk In India Greater Than US, Europe
The Indian Heart Watch study reveals a growing cardiovascular disease epidemic in India: the risk for heart disease is now higher there than in the U.S. and Western Europe.
Want To Quit Smoking? Try Exercising Daily For 30 Minutes.
New data suggests that exercise may help smokers quit and remain smoke-free. Moreover, exercise helps both smokers and non-smokers live longer.
World Heart Federation Elects First Ever Indian President
Prof. K. Srinath Reddy, a global leader in preventive cardiology and public health, has been appointed President Elect of the World Heart Federation.
Fizzy Soda May Lead To Narrowing Of Retinal Arteries, Study
Scientists can already see damage in the eyes of children who have been drinking fizzy drinks and eating too many carbohydrates.
Study: Three-Drug Regimen Favored In Asia Is Useful In Preventing Clots After Angioplasty
A three-drug regimen, favored in Asia to prevent clots after angioplasty, is equal to a double-dose two-drug approach commonly used in Western countries, says new clinical research from Korea.
Humble Soy Has Big Effect On Lowering Blood Pressure, Study
Soy products, popular in Asian diets, have been shown to be beneficial in helping young adults lower their blood pressure.
Punjab Heart Drug Debacle – A Way Forward For Pakistan
Dr. Sania Nishtar discusses the need for tighter drug regulation in Pakistan after the deaths of 150 people from a faulty cardiovascular drug prescription.
Smaller Babies Who Take Omega-3 May Have Lower Heart Disease Risk, Study
Small babies may reduce their risk of heart disease by consuming Omega-3 fatty acids, a Sydney study has found.
China Approves First Microarray Platform For In Vitro Diagnostic Use
China's State Food and Drug Administration has given clearance to Affymetrix's GeneChip® System 3000Dx v.2 for in vitro clinical diagnostic use.
