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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicCardiovascular disease

Topic: cardiovascular disease

Like chips & sodas? Big portions may spike mortality risk by 28%, says study spanning 5 continents

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that the risk is greater in lower- and middle-income countries. It's part of a larger research.

Chase your dog for a minute 3-4 times a day and you’re likely to live longer, study finds

A one-minute bout of strenuous activity several times a day can reduce risk of death by 39%, whether it's household chores or carrying your groceries up several flights of stairs.

Loss of muscle is disturbing sign of ageing. Here’s how even amateurs can retain it after 30

Muscle loss is associated with a myriad of health problems, including higher risk of diabetes and even dementia. Here's how you can avoid that.

Genes that make you taller could protect from heart disease, study by US govt agency finds

Conducted by a team from the US Department of Veteran Affairs’ Million Veteran Program, the study was published in the journal PLOS Genetics last week.

More patients going to hospitals, making insurance claims for heart issues since lockdowns

Insurance firms say no. of claims related to cardiovascular issues ‘doubled’ from April to September. But doctors say this increase may not mean rise in incidence of heart diseases.

The bitter truth: Cut sugar in packaged foods & beverages, save lives, new study says

20% less sugar in packed food and 40% less sugar in beverages can prevent 2.48 million cardiovascular disease events in the US, which is a major cause of death in the country.

Mustard oil is good for kitchen but no clean chit yet on whether it’s good for heart

Mustard oil is believed to be cardio protective due to its high content of monounsaturated fatty acids. But studies show its beneficial aspect is controversial.

Treatment of diseases like cancer, diabetes significantly hit by Covid in Odisha, study says

A study published in IJMR says routine treatment of non-communicable diseases was hindered due to the pandemic and patients in urban areas faced more difficulty than those in rural areas.

Heart disease is leading cause of death in women. All-female-led Lancet group is stepping in

High blood pressure is the single-largest risk factor for cardiovascular diseases in women, followed by high body mass index and high LDL cholesterol.

Hospitalised Covid patients on some cholesterol drugs half as likely to die, finds study

Statins are commonly given to cholesterol patients & help lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Studies show it likely reduces mortality in hospitalised Covid cases, experts call for trials.

On Camera

Biting terror, doggone dilemma, urban menace. Indian TV war over Delhi street dogs

News channels were also in two minds about removing stray dogs to the government dog pounds. NDTV took credit for it and CNN-News 18 called ‘controversial order’.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.