Heart disease

People who have rheumatoid arthritis are further prone to having heart disease, blood clots and sleep apnea, suggests a new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. read more

Taller people are more likely to develop atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular and often rapid heartbeat that can lead to stroke, heart failure, and other complications. read more

Heart disease is the world’s leading killer and high cholesterol is a key risk factor — but not the only one. read more

Researchers examined the connection between depression and non-fatal heart diseases such as heart failure. read more

The link between levels of physical activity and risk of cardiovascular disease in older people held true even for those with disabilities and chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and type 2 diabetes. read more

An ICMR study, published in The Lancet Global Health, shows that close to a fifth of the world’s 56 million deaths occur in India. read more

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The study, published in the journal Neurology, involved 487,200 people in China with an average age of 51. Participants had no history of stroke or heart disease at the beginning of the study. read more

Less or troubled sleep can lead to stroke, heart attack or other cerebrovascular or cardiovascular diseases claims a new study. read more

Women infected with HIV are more likely to enter menopause at an average age of 48 years which is 3 years younger than the general population. read more

During the study, from January to August 2014, researchers conducted home interviews with 1,451 adults older than 60. Of these, 971 participants were given wrist monitors to measure their physical activity. read more

While most people associate air toxins with lung disease, 38% of the disease burden from air pollution in India is from heart disease and diabetes, found the study, which estimated it accounted for 1·24 million or 12·5% of the annual deaths. read more

The study was published in the journal, ‘Obesity.’ As measured in city blocks, proximity to fast and convenience food sellers can impact a student’s chances of becoming obese. read more

While previous research demonstrated that avocados could help lower LDL cholesterol, the researchers were curious about whether avocados could also help lower oxidised LDL particles. read more

By changing their eating and exercising schedules, one can better control their blood sugar levels, claims a recent study. read more