Tag: American Heart Association
E-cigarettes linked to higher risk of stroke, heart attack
E-cigarettes are associated with higher risk of stroke, heart attack or angina and coronary heart disease
E-cigarettes increase your odds of having a stroke, heart...
Coronary calcium levels can predict heart attack risk
Coronary calcium level is a better predictor of blocked coronary arteries at risk for a heart attack
Testing a patient's coronary calcium levels is a...
Gum disease may make blood pressure drugs less effective
Study shows that good oral health ensures hypertension patients respond better to medicines
Hypertensive? Your teeth may be an indicator how well you will respond...
Diet rich in fish, fruits & nuts lowers stroke risk
Mediterranean diet can lower stroke risk, especially in women.Fruits and nuts are the key to keeping stroke away. And some fish.
One of the largest...
Poison or superfood? Why coconut oil is creating such a buzz
Harvard professor's claim about coconut oil being "pure poison" has angered many IndiansLast month, claims by Dr Karin Michels, a Harvard professor that coconut...
Check blood pressure at home for better control
Home based blood pressure monitoring also saves medical costs, found a studyThat small box with a digital display that measures blood pressure without the...
Don't Miss
Recurrent urine infections delay kidney cancer diagnosis
Women are more prone than men, kidney cancer diagnosis delay can be fatal
Women with bladder or kidney cancer may lose out on a prompt...
Commitment readiness’ predicts relationship success
Success of relationship is directly linked to level of commitment, says scientists
Something to chew on this Valentine's Day.
New research shows that a person's...
Congo offers new model for treatment of drug resistant Tuberculosis
Molecular diagnostics, shorter treatment regimen worked against drug resistant tuberculosis in Congo
A high proportion of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) cases can be cured in conflict-affected...
