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Lack of proper sleep may raise hypertension risk in teenagers
Teenagers who slept less than 7.7 hours but did not report insomnia had nearly three times the risk of elevated blood pressure compared to good...
World Heart Day observed with many awareness programmes in Madurai
28 Sept 2024 5:55 PMTo maintain long-term heart health in today’s fast-paced world, young adults must prioritise a balanced diet
Limiting duration of mobile phone use may help reduce CVD risk: Expert
7 Sept 2024 7:42 AMData from the World Heart Federation (WHF) showed deaths from cardiovascular disease (CVD) jumped globally from 12.1 million in 1990 to 20.5 million...
Why early cholesterol testing is important ?
28 July 2024 3:00 PMThis comes as recent data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) showed that India witnessed a staggering 12.5 per cent increase in heart...
Experts stress need for boosting preventive health as lifespan is set...
20 July 2024 2:49 PMThe report also predicted the increased risk of ischemic heart disease, also known as coronary artery disease.
Being lonely for long may raise stroke risk in elderly
25 Jun 2024 7:43 AMThe World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2023 declared loneliness as a pressing global health threat with a mortality effect equivalent to smoking 15...
Study finds 2,000 genetic signals that influence blood pressure
1 May 2024 5:30 AMWe have now revealed a much larger proportion of the genetic contribution of blood pressure than was previously known,” said Helen Warren
Study confirms air pollution increases risk of Alzheimer's disease
29 April 2024 3:00 AMWhile ambient air pollution is known to affect respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, its effect on neurodegenerative disorders has limited...