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7 Must-Read Stories In September 2013

Here are seven must-read articles from the September 2013 issue of Asian Scientist Magazine.

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.