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Beta Blockers, Common Heart Drugs Prescribed Since 1950s, Linked To Severe Risks Especially For Women: New Study
A major international study suggests beta blockers may not benefit many patients recovering from uncomplicated heart attacks with preserved heart function and may even pose higher risks for some women.
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Woman Had Intense Headaches For Over 10 Years, This Is What A Neurologist Found
A neurologist shares his notes on a patient who presented with migraine symptoms a decade since symptoms first appeared, highlighting why seeing a specialist sooner can save lives.
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Gout Drugs May Cut Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke, Study Finds
A study of over 100,000 gout patients has found that urate-lowering drugs, particularly allopurinol, are linked to a significant reduction in the risk of heart attack and stroke when taken at the correct dose.
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Study Links Advanced Heart And Kidney Disease To Increased Cancer Risk
It is known that high blood sugar, high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and obesity, increase the risk of certain cancers. However, the link between cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic stage and the risk of incident cancer wasn't known, the autho
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Blood Pressure: How Low Is Too Low? Study Reveals Target Range For A Healthy Heart
The study found that aiming for a blood pressure below 120 mm Hg was the most effective way to prevent major health disasters like heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.
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A Simple Blood Test May Detect Hidden Heart Failure In Diabetes Patients Early
A new trial shows a simple blood test can detect undiagnosed heart failure in people with diabetes. Early screening could improve diagnosis, enable timely treatment, and reduce hospitalisation and death risks significantly.
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New To The Treadmill? Here's How Many Minutes You Need To Walk For Weight Loss
Start treadmill workouts with 20 to 30 minutes, four to five times weekly, focusing on intensity over duration for effective weight loss.
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Normal Cholesterol, Hidden Risk: Fortis Cardiologist Explains Why Many Heart Attacks Are Missed Until It Is Too Late
Cholesterol remains an important marker, but it does not tell the whole story. Most people focus on LDL, often called "bad cholesterol".
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Statins And Kidney Disease: Studies Explain The Complex Relationship
While statins are widely known to protect the heart and prevent strokes, this specific study suggests that taking them over a long period might be linked to a higher risk of developing kidney problems.
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Most Heart Risk Calculators Fail To Flag Heart Attacks In Indians, Finds Study
The study, conducted on 4,975 patients with first-time heart attacks, found significant differences in how five major global risk prediction models categorised individuals, raising concerns over their reliability for South Asian populations.
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Breathlessness On Routine Tasks? Doctor Says It May Signal Heart Trouble Early
Shortness of breath during everyday activities may signal early heart disease, not just poor fitness. Experts warn that symptoms like fatigue, swelling, or breathlessness while lying down need prompt cardiac evaluation.
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Statins Vs Ezetimibe: Which High Cholesterol Drug Lowers Cholesterol With Lesser Side Effects?
Both statin and ezetimibe are commonly prescribed medicines to manage high cholesterol levels. Read on as a doctor explains which one is better for you.
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Semaglutide Weight-Loss Drugs May Help Prevent Deadly Heart Attack Complications
Popular weight-loss drugs like semaglutide may reduce life-threatening complications after heart attacks, a UK study finds. By improving blood flow in tiny vessels, these drugs could help the heart recover, but human trials are still needed.
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New Oral Pill Enlicitide Cuts 'Bad' Cholesterol By 60% In Landmark Trial
The new oral pill enlicitide cuts bad cholesterol risk by 60% in a new landmark trial. Here are the mechanisms behind it and why the oral pill could revolutionise cholesterol management.
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AI-Based ECG Analysis Shows Higher Accuracy In Identifying Occlusive Heart Attack, Study Finds
An artificial intelligence (AI)-based method for interpreting ECGs performed better than standard approaches in detecting occlusive myocardial infarction (MI).
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Beta Blockers, Common Heart Drugs Prescribed Since 1950s, Linked To Severe Risks Especially For Women: New Study
A major international study suggests beta blockers may not benefit many patients recovering from uncomplicated heart attacks with preserved heart function and may even pose higher risks for some women.
-
Woman Had Intense Headaches For Over 10 Years, This Is What A Neurologist Found
A neurologist shares his notes on a patient who presented with migraine symptoms a decade since symptoms first appeared, highlighting why seeing a specialist sooner can save lives.
-
Gout Drugs May Cut Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke, Study Finds
A study of over 100,000 gout patients has found that urate-lowering drugs, particularly allopurinol, are linked to a significant reduction in the risk of heart attack and stroke when taken at the correct dose.
-
Study Links Advanced Heart And Kidney Disease To Increased Cancer Risk
It is known that high blood sugar, high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and obesity, increase the risk of certain cancers. However, the link between cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic stage and the risk of incident cancer wasn't known, the autho
-
Blood Pressure: How Low Is Too Low? Study Reveals Target Range For A Healthy Heart
The study found that aiming for a blood pressure below 120 mm Hg was the most effective way to prevent major health disasters like heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.
-
A Simple Blood Test May Detect Hidden Heart Failure In Diabetes Patients Early
A new trial shows a simple blood test can detect undiagnosed heart failure in people with diabetes. Early screening could improve diagnosis, enable timely treatment, and reduce hospitalisation and death risks significantly.
-
New To The Treadmill? Here's How Many Minutes You Need To Walk For Weight Loss
Start treadmill workouts with 20 to 30 minutes, four to five times weekly, focusing on intensity over duration for effective weight loss.
-
Normal Cholesterol, Hidden Risk: Fortis Cardiologist Explains Why Many Heart Attacks Are Missed Until It Is Too Late
Cholesterol remains an important marker, but it does not tell the whole story. Most people focus on LDL, often called "bad cholesterol".
-
Statins And Kidney Disease: Studies Explain The Complex Relationship
While statins are widely known to protect the heart and prevent strokes, this specific study suggests that taking them over a long period might be linked to a higher risk of developing kidney problems.
-
Most Heart Risk Calculators Fail To Flag Heart Attacks In Indians, Finds Study
The study, conducted on 4,975 patients with first-time heart attacks, found significant differences in how five major global risk prediction models categorised individuals, raising concerns over their reliability for South Asian populations.
-
Breathlessness On Routine Tasks? Doctor Says It May Signal Heart Trouble Early
Shortness of breath during everyday activities may signal early heart disease, not just poor fitness. Experts warn that symptoms like fatigue, swelling, or breathlessness while lying down need prompt cardiac evaluation.
-
Statins Vs Ezetimibe: Which High Cholesterol Drug Lowers Cholesterol With Lesser Side Effects?
Both statin and ezetimibe are commonly prescribed medicines to manage high cholesterol levels. Read on as a doctor explains which one is better for you.
-
Semaglutide Weight-Loss Drugs May Help Prevent Deadly Heart Attack Complications
Popular weight-loss drugs like semaglutide may reduce life-threatening complications after heart attacks, a UK study finds. By improving blood flow in tiny vessels, these drugs could help the heart recover, but human trials are still needed.
-
New Oral Pill Enlicitide Cuts 'Bad' Cholesterol By 60% In Landmark Trial
The new oral pill enlicitide cuts bad cholesterol risk by 60% in a new landmark trial. Here are the mechanisms behind it and why the oral pill could revolutionise cholesterol management.
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AI-Based ECG Analysis Shows Higher Accuracy In Identifying Occlusive Heart Attack, Study Finds
An artificial intelligence (AI)-based method for interpreting ECGs performed better than standard approaches in detecting occlusive myocardial infarction (MI).
