Excessive alcohol consumption can cause a buildup of plaque in the arteries, a condition known as atherosclerosis. This leads to one or more of these arteries to become partially or completely blocked, thereby reducing the blood flow. Uncontrolled CAD... read more

Two men had refused orders to step into the sewage treatment plant (STP) at the Moti Nagar housing complex on Sunday. While one of them was threatened he would be sacked, the other was cajoled to finish the job. Hours later, these two men survived, while... read more

Genetics and pollution play an important role in determining the severity of asthma, says a new study. The researchers found that asthma sufferers who lived closer to heavily travelled roads had the worst asthma symptoms, such as difficulty breathing,... read more

Exercise in middle-aged adults may not be enough to protect them from cardiovascular disease, says a new study. read more

Sudden headaches, constant tiredness and shortness of breath could be symptoms which you should look out for. read more

Around 7,000 people in the state were found to be unaware of the fact that they were suffering from tuberculosis, a communicable disease that might have spread to others. read more

Here’s how to keep your heart healthy. Experts say that there’s more to heart disease than just breathlessness and chest pain. Some symptoms of heart disease include back pain, appetite loss and swollen feet. Keep your heart healthy by flagging these... read more

Not all heart problems have obvious warning signs. Even something seemingly unrelated can signal a heart disorder. read more

Sushil Muhnot, former CEO, also remanded in police custody on Thursday read more

Indrani Mukerjea, lodged in Byculla women’s jail, was admitted in the critical care unit (CCU) of the state-run hospital at around 11.30 pm on Friday and doctors said her condition is now stable. read more

alu Prasad suddenly complained of breathing problem and pain in his chest after which he was admitted to the Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Science, an aide said. read more

Kelsey Darragh, who suffers from panic and anxiety disorder, created a to-do list for her boyfriend so that he could help her when she needed - and she wants you to share it with others. read more

A new global effort called May Measurement Month is urging people to get tested, monitor their BP, to avoid the silent killer that is hypertension. read more

Dr Kafeel, who underwent ECG and Echo tests, said doctors jailed in connection with the BRD incident were innocent. He said former principal of BRD Hospital was suffering from liver cirrhosis and other complications read more

He was arrested on June 8, 2010, for his role in the 12 serial blasts that claimed 257 lives on March 12, 1993. read more