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Centre Revises Coronary Stent Prices From April 2026: Here's How Much It Should Cost You Now
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority revises stent prices, DES capped at Rs 39,186, BMS at Rs 10,762, effective April 2026.
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France Updates Smokeless Tobacco Policy: What It Means For India
France's health agency finds smokeless tobacco far less harmful than cigarettes. Could India adopt harm reduction policies to cut tobacco deaths?
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Sudden Temperature Fluctuations Can Shock Your Heart And Immunity: Experts Explain Ways To Safeguard Your Health
Sudden temperature fluctuations can shock the heart and affect immune functioning. While this is the case, there are ways to safeguard your health.
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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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Walking 10,000 Steps A Day For 30 Days Can Boost Your Health In These Ways
Committing to walking 10,000 steps a day can lead to improvements in physical fitness, emotional stability, and overall well-being. Completing a 30-day challenge often shifts the mindset from exercise being a chore to it being an effortless daily rou
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Drinks Other Than Milk That Can Enhance Your Calcium Levels
Calcium is vital for bones, muscles, nerves, and heart health, and can be obtained from various non-dairy drinks.
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Your Birth Weight May Play A Role In Your Stroke Risk Than Your Current Adult Weight, Says New Study
People whose birth weight was below the median of 3.5 kg had about a 21% higher risk of all stroke events combined, including both ischaemic (blocked vessel) strokes and intracerebral haemorrhagic (bleeding) strokes.
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These Foods Are Silently Increasing Your Sodium Intake And Harming Your Heart's Health
Surprisingly, over 70% of dietary sodium comes from packaged and restaurant foods rather than the salt shaker at home. Many of these do not even taste salty.
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1 In 5 Pregnant Women In Northeast India Vitamin B1 Deficient: See Signs, Risks, How To Treat
If your body doesn't have enough vitamin B1, it can lead to beriberi, a disease that causes weakness, swelling, and even heart failure. Pregnant women need more thiamine because their bodies work harder to nourish the growing baby.
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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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Centre Revises Coronary Stent Prices From April 2026: Here's How Much It Should Cost You Now
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority revises stent prices, DES capped at Rs 39,186, BMS at Rs 10,762, effective April 2026.
-
France Updates Smokeless Tobacco Policy: What It Means For India
France's health agency finds smokeless tobacco far less harmful than cigarettes. Could India adopt harm reduction policies to cut tobacco deaths?
-
Sudden Temperature Fluctuations Can Shock Your Heart And Immunity: Experts Explain Ways To Safeguard Your Health
Sudden temperature fluctuations can shock the heart and affect immune functioning. While this is the case, there are ways to safeguard your health.
-
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".
-
Walking 10,000 Steps A Day For 30 Days Can Boost Your Health In These Ways
Committing to walking 10,000 steps a day can lead to improvements in physical fitness, emotional stability, and overall well-being. Completing a 30-day challenge often shifts the mindset from exercise being a chore to it being an effortless daily rou
-
Drinks Other Than Milk That Can Enhance Your Calcium Levels
Calcium is vital for bones, muscles, nerves, and heart health, and can be obtained from various non-dairy drinks.
-
Your Birth Weight May Play A Role In Your Stroke Risk Than Your Current Adult Weight, Says New Study
People whose birth weight was below the median of 3.5 kg had about a 21% higher risk of all stroke events combined, including both ischaemic (blocked vessel) strokes and intracerebral haemorrhagic (bleeding) strokes.
-
These Foods Are Silently Increasing Your Sodium Intake And Harming Your Heart's Health
Surprisingly, over 70% of dietary sodium comes from packaged and restaurant foods rather than the salt shaker at home. Many of these do not even taste salty.
-
1 In 5 Pregnant Women In Northeast India Vitamin B1 Deficient: See Signs, Risks, How To Treat
If your body doesn't have enough vitamin B1, it can lead to beriberi, a disease that causes weakness, swelling, and even heart failure. Pregnant women need more thiamine because their bodies work harder to nourish the growing baby.
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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.
