The Latest Breaking News from Heart Disease

Heart diseases are killing close to 18 million people every year, says the World Health Organisation (WHO). Out of the different heart related ailments, atherosclerosis plays a major contributory role.

Celery belonging to the same family as carrots and can pack a powerful nutritional punch. The veggie is especially beneficial for your heart as it is full of plant compounds and antioxidants that can reduce risk factors of heart disease like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and blood vessel inflammation.…

A recent American Cancer Society study reports a negligible risk from passive smoking, shedding new light on the uproar over a 2003 paper.

From skin to gut: Here’s why you should watch what you eat

Kidneys are natural filters of our body and ensure our body gets the best of the nutrition and eliminates toxins that are bad for us. Maintaining a fine balance between water, salt, and essential minerals, healthy kidneys help regulate blood pressure and prevent a range of chronic conditions. However, when…

In a world where we're constantly on the move, ironically, we've never been more still. As we sprint through our busy lives, we've forgotten one crucial thing: to actually move our bodies. Let's talk about the elephant in the room – or should I say, the chair.

Mental health, one of the greatest health risks for the younger generation, is a broad term that is used to refer to both mental disorders and psychosocial disabilities such as unipolar depression. Mental health issues not only impact emotional, psychological and social well-being, but they can raise the risk for…

The cardiovascular risk is significantly higher for those hospitalized with severe COVID and individuals with a preexisting history of heart disease, the study revealed.

Ultra-processed foods are the latest nutritional villains, associated with several diseases of the modern world, from obesity to heart disease. However, many nutritionists question whether the term “ultra-processed” does any more than create confusion. It only considers the way food is produced, ignoring other important factors like calories and nutrients.

As per the World Health Organisation, heart diseases kill close to 17.9 million individuals every year and there is a need to address this silent killer. TOI Medithon, held on September 23, ahead of World Heart Day (September 29) addressed the escalating concern of cardiovascular diseases with eminent health experts,…

In just a few years, brand-name injectable drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have rocketed to fame as billion-dollar annual sellers for weight loss as well as to control blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.