heart disease
Indian Parents Favor Sons Over Daughters For Free Heart Treatment
Gender bias exists when it comes to treating inborn heart disease in Northern India, according to a study.
One Test, Two Uses: Diagnosing Both Muscle-Wasting & Heart Failure
A simple screening method for sarcopenia, which causes muscle mass loss, was just found to be surprisingly effective at diagnosing heart failure risk.
Overlapping Probe Allows Detailed Scans Of Heart Vessels
By overlapping the sound and optical waves, researchers have made artery imaging technology that is much more sensitive and detailed.
Tai Chi May Help Reduce Blood Pressure
Traditional Chinese exercises such as Tai Chi, Qigong and Baduanjin have been found to have beneficial effects on blood pressure in people living with heart disease.
Device Makes Mitral Valve Replacement More Simple
The VeloX prosthetic heart valve could make valve replacement more accessible to patients with multiple co-morbidities.
Did Science Really Say I Should Eat This?
Coffee, chocolate and wine are all good for me, because science says so? Think again, writes Sim Shuzhen in this month's Bug Report.
Increased Anxiety Associated With Sitting Down
A meta-analysis has revealed that sedentary activities are associated with mental health conditions such as anxiety.
Big Data Reveals Reasons For Rise Of CVD
Deaths from cardiovascular diseases are on the rise, driven by a growing and aging population.
Moderate Coffee Consumption Could Be Good For Your Heart
Drinking three to five cups of coffee a day has been linked to a lower likelihood of clogged arteries, according to a meta-analysis.
