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Struggling to reduce the 'hidden' belly fat? Quit smoking, says study

Quit smoking if you are looking to reduce the 'hidden' abdominal fat, known as visceral fat, suggests a study.

Mar 21, 2024

PAN India bats for plant based diet for health

Plant based food has enough and all nutrients required for all ages as it is rich in fibre, phytonutrients, healthy fats and proteins while being zero in cholesterol, poisonous things like mercury, etc. All one needs is to take a B12 supplement, says expert

Mar 19, 2024

Class 9 student collapses on teacher, dies of suspected heart attack in Jaipur school

How heart attack symptoms differ in men & women

Sweating, nausea, dizziness and unusual fatigue may not sound like typical heart attack symptoms, but are common in women, and may occur more often when resting or asleep, according to a study.

Feb 11, 2024

What is 'Ischemic Cerebrovascular Stroke' Mithun Chakraborty is diagnosed with?: Symptoms, treatment, precautions

What is 'Ischemic Cerebrovascular Stroke' Mithun Chakraborty has?: Symptoms, treatment, precautions

Actor and politician Mithun Chakraborty was brought to Apollo Hospital in Kolkata on Saturday, February 10, due to symptoms of weakness in his limbs. Meanwhile, Mithun's family confirmed that it was a routine check-up; Mahaakshay and Madalsa his daughter-in-law confirmed he is in stable condition.

Feb 11, 2024

Help cool the planet by going Vegan

For every 1 million people who adopt the vegan diet for a month, around 6.2 million litres of water can be saved, over 100,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions avoided, and 3.4 million animals spared from cruelty.

Jan 18, 2024

Inclisiran for cholesterol: Docs call it expensive, bat for cheaper options

Even as India is set to soon launch promising new DCGI and US FDA-approved medicine Inclisiran to lower cholesterol and keep it low with just two doses a year, doctors, while hailing the advance, contend that the drug is expensive and stressed on better use of the much cheaper versions available.

Jan 14, 2024

Naturopathic diet tips to beat the dreaded winter cough

Each year, that persistent winter cough seems to make an unwelcome return. The winter months bring about a surge in the common cold, and it's almost expected that many individuals will grapple with its symptoms.

Jan 9, 2024

Ayurveda reinvents its role in resisting diseases with tablets

The ongoing Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF) has reinforced the unique role of Ayurveda in dealing with diseases by coming out with tablets instead of concoctions for major health issues like heart ailment, diabetes, thyroid and ovary issues.

Dec 2, 2023

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Excess 'good cholesterol' levels too may raise your risk of dementia

Abnormally high levels of HDL-cholesterol, commonly known as 'good cholesterol', may also increase the risk of dementia in older adults, according to a study.

Nov 30, 2023

Ingestible electronic capsule detects breathing depression in sleep apnea patients

A team of researchers has developed an ingestible electronic device that can detect breathing depression in patients suffering from sleep apnea.

Nov 19, 2023

Just one dose of new gene therapy can reduce 'bad' cholesterol by 50%, no more daily statins

Millions of people taking statins daily to lower their cholesterol levels can benefit from a new gene therapy that has shown potential to reduce 'bad' cholesterol levels by up to 50 per cent with just one dose.

Nov 15, 2023

Prevent stroke naturally with these simple tips

According to the Indian Stroke Association, the incidence of strokes in India has surged by 100 per cent over recent decades. In fact, stroke now ranks as the second leading cause of death in the country.

Nov 4, 2023

Statins may cause muscle weakness or Myasthenia gravis: Report

Statins, commonly used to lower cholesterol levels, may cause a rare long-term condition which causes muscle weakness, according to a report by the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

Oct 10, 2023

Health Byte: The 7 best foods for heart health

One can say seven steps to heaven, seven colours of the rainbow, seven super foods for excellence, seven super specialty foods for excellence in health, healing, and wellness. Best foods, super foods for health, the term super foods have come because they bring ultimate vitality in low volumes of their consumption.

Oct 5, 2023

Adopt a simple and affordable lifestyle to prevent heart attacks

World Heart Day: 1,250 new heart attack cases reported in people under 35 years in B'luru in last two years

Apart from a sedentary lifestyle, several factors are resulting in more people suffering from heart attacks in the IT city of Bengaluru.

Sep 29, 2023

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