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Watermelons `may help prevent heart attacks and weight gain`
London, October 5 : Researchers including one of Indian origin have suggested that a daily slice of watermelon could help prevent heart disease by halting the build-up of `bad' cholesterol.Scientists...
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How chemotherapy drug causes heart failure
London, October 29 : Doxorubicin, a 50-year-old chemotherapy drug still in widespread use against a variety of cancers, has long been known to destroy heart tissue, as well as tumours, in some...
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Flu vaccine halves risk of heart attack in vulnerable patients
Washington, Oct 23 - A new study has revealed that flu vaccine may help to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke by more than 50 percent among those who have a heart attack history.read more
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Why heart attacks happen in morning
Washington, Nov. 12 - Researchers have found that the internal body clock may contribute to the morning peak in heart attacks and ischemic strokes.Corresponding author Frank A. J. L. Scheer, PhD,...
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Physical fitness could help prevent heart attacks
Washington, Nov. 18 - Researchers have found that attaining higher levels of physical fitness lowers the risk of having heart attacks and increases survival among those suffering from coronary artery...
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New breakthrough could help regenerate adult's heart after stroke
Washington, Nov. 20 - Researchers have discovered a new way to dramatically improve heart repair.The future goal is to use this knowledge to combat human cardiovascular disease by improving repair...
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Key to healthy heart: Apples
London, Dec. 18 - A new research has found that apart from keeping the doctor away, apples can also be effective in preventing heart attacks and strokes in people over 50s.Study leader at Oxford...
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Sunshine reduces BP and cuts risk of heart attack and stroke
Washington, Jan. 21 - A new study has revealed that exposing skin to sunlight may help to reduce blood pressure and thus cut the risk of heart attack and stroke.Research carried out at the Universities...
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Deaths higher for heart attack patients at night, weekends
New York, Jan 22 - Heart attack patients who are rushed to hospital during weekends and nights may have higher mortality compared with regular hours.Mortality is higher, and emergency treatment takes...
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Mouthwash users at higher risk of heart attacks
London, January 28 - A new study has revealed that mouthwash users are at a greater risk of heart attack, as it can increase blood pressure by killing off "good" bacterias, which help blood vessels to...
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Women at higher risk of heart attacks than men
Washington, Feb 23 - A new study has revealed that there are some significant differences between men's and women's hearts, and these differences may put women at a much higher risk for heart woes than...
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New gene linked to heart attack risk identified
Washington, March 17 - Scientists, including two of Indian origin, have discovered a previously unrecognized gene variation that can help humans maintain healthier lipid levels and cut the risk of...
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You are most prone to heart attacks, stroke at 6.30 am
London, March 26 : A new study has found that a person is most likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke at 6.30 am.Researchers from Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital and Oregon Health and Science...
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Active seniors can lower heart attack risk by increasing physical activity
Washington, May 6 - Researchers have suggested that maintaining or boosting one's physical activity after age 65 can improve their heart's electrical well-being and lower their heart attack ris.read more
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Who should or shouldn't take aspirin to prevent heart attacks revealed
Washington, May 10 - Despite aspirin being known to prevent heart attacks and strokes for over 30 years, a new study suggests that it is still unclear as to who exactly should take it daily.The...
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Scientists explain how stressful situations lead to heart attack
London, June 11 - A new study has revealed the hypothetical mechanism behind heart attack caused by stress, emotional shock, or overexertion.Hormones released during stressful situations appear to...
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Common antibiotic increases chances of heart failure
Washington, Aug 20 - A new study has revealed that an antibiotic, which is widely used for treating common bacterial infections, is linked to an increased risk of heart death.According to researchers,...
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Aspirin lowers risk of stroke and heart attacks
Washington, Aug 26 - A new study has revealed that low dose aspirin lowers the occurrence of new venous blood clots.According to the study, low-dose aspirin can help to prevent new venous blood clots...
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An hour of moderate exercise daily halves heart failure risks
Washington, Sept 3 - A new study has revealed that an hour of moderate exercise everyday or half an hour of vigorous exercise reduces the heart failure risk by 46 percent.Swedish researchers found that...
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Now, new device that can slow, reverse heart failure
Washington, Oct 07 - Scientists have developed a new implantable device that can help in controlling and reversing heart failure, it has been reported.According to lead researcher Dr. William Abraham...
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Interaction between 2 genetic mutations can lessen heart attack risk
Washington, Feb 4 - Scientists have identified that two mutations on a single gene can interact in such a way that it reduces the risk of heart attack.The variants are found in a gene called DBH, which...
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Peanuts reduce risk of death from heart disease
Washington, Mar. 03 - A new study has revealed that nuts and peanuts help in reducing risk of death, especially from heart disease.read more
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Staying 'positive' is the key to longer life
London, Mar 6 - A new research has found that staying positive leads to a longer life as it cut slashes the risk of heart attack by half.The research conducted by British Heart Foundation and...
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Pro-veggie diet helps lower risk of heart disease, stroke
Washington, March 6 - Semi-veggie diet, where proportion of plant-based foods is higher compared to animal-based foods, can help reduce the risk heart disease and stroke significantly, claims a new...
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This new tool helps chart risks of heart attack, stroke for anyone in world...
London, Mar. 26 - A new tool, dubbed as Globorisk, can help chart risks of heart attack, stroke for anyone in world aged over 40.For the first time, scientists have developed a new risk score that can...
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