Tag: disease
Caffeine can help patients with kidney disease live longer
Consuming more caffeine may help reduce the risk of death for people with chronic kidney disease. In a new study, researchers hypothesised that caffeine consumption might be associated with lower mortality among participants […]
Pregnant women with heart disease should give birth before 40 weeks
Female heart patients should give birth at no later than 40 weeks gestation, beyond that harm can be caused to the mother, new guidelines by the European Society of Cardiology […]
Air pollution, particularly, fine dust major cause of cardiovascular disease
A study has found that air pollution can lead to cardiovascular diseases. Air pollution, and fine dust, in particular, is responsible for more than four million deaths each year. Almost 60 per cent […]
Don’t pop antidepressants if you suffer from lung disease, here’s why
Antidepressants may help to boost your mood but they can prove risky for patients of lung disease. A new study done by the St Michael’s Hospital shows that use of antidepressants can […]
Diabetes and heart disease should be top health priorities
Chronic diseases claim more Indian lives than infectious diseases, and take a huge toll: Between 2012 and 2030, non-communicable diseases and mental health conditions are expected to cost India $4.58 […]
FDA Approves AI Device to Spot Diabetic Eye Disease
Artificial intelligence software that can detect diabetes-related damage to the retina — called diabetic retinopathy — has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The IDx-DR program analyzes […]
Does heart disease run in your family? Daily exercise may help you lower its risks
According to the findings reported in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation, greater grip strength, more physical activity and better cardio-respiratory fitness are associated with reduced risk for heart attacks […]
World Down Syndrome Day: 10 things to know about the disease
In 2012, the United Nations first observed World Down Syndrome Day, to raise awareness about the disease. Down Syndrome (DS), is also called as Trisomy 21, and is a common […]
Vaping could increase lung, bladder cancers and heart disease risk: Study
Vaping may raise the risk of cancer because it leads to DNA damage, even though it contains fewer carcinogens than tobacco smoke, a US study has found. The report in […]
Health anxiety may increase risk of heart disease, research finds
Fit and healthy people who worry about developing an illness may be increasing their risk of heart disease by unnecessarily fretting over their health, research suggests. A study of more […]