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Sarabjit Singh’s body missing vital organs

May 3, 2013

Indian docs were shocked to find that Sarabjit Singh’s body was missing various vital organs. Addressing the press, Dr Gurjit Mann, HoD, Forensic Department, Amritsar Medical College, said Sarabjit's body was without the …

Volunteering good for your heart – literally!

February 26, 2013

Volunteering can help develop a healthier cardiovascular system and stave off cardiac disease in as little as 10 weeks, says a US study. The research bolsters the evidence that devoting time and energy to a cause not only makes …

Now a gel to repair damaged heart tissues!

February 21, 2013

A less-invasive and biocompatible gel that can repair damaged tissue in heart attack patients has been developed by American scientists. University of California-San Diego bioengineers have demonstrated in a study in pigs that a …

Salt in packaged ingredients hazardous to your health

February 12, 2013

You may not be adding just a pinch of salt to pep up your cooked food, but salty processed foods that you munch may just be inching you towards ill health and early death, British health experts warn. If only shoppers checked …

Exercising after eating a heavy meal prevents potential heart health issues!

January 21, 2013

Do you want to get rid of the guilt and potential heart-related health risks after a particularly high fat meal? Just exercise! A new study by Japanese researchers found that a little bit of walking and light resistance training …

Docs refuse to let woman take her heart home!

January 17, 2013

A photo of a woman reportedly holding her own heart in her hands after she had a successful transplant has caught the internet by surprise. The woman, named as Penny by her friend Kelsey on photo sharing website Imgur, is seen …

Know your heart health terms – part 1

December 17, 2012

Aneurysm: An aneurysm is an abnormal widening or ballooning of a portion of an artery due to increased blood pressure and can occur throughout the body. It may be due to defects or weakness in some of the parts of the blood …

Now a 3D tool to detect malfunctions in unborn heart!

October 31, 2012

Researchers have created a 3D map to pinpoint malformations in an unborn heart and how it can be damaged by alcohol, drugs and other factors. Circulating blood cells drag on the endothelial cells (a layer of cells that lines the …

Top 10 heart healthy foods

October 3, 2012

These days heart disease is affecting a number of us. A condition that was thought to only affect the elderly is now a disease that affects even people as young as 25. As the adage goes, prevention is better than cure. Here is a …

A stem cell jab could help your heart heal itself!

September 25, 2012

Ever thought that something as simple as a needle prick can make the heart heal itself? A new study conducted at a British university has revealed that according to its findings, a jab to the heart can trick it into healing …

A pacemaker with no battery on the cards?

September 4, 2012

An implantable pacemaker as tiny as a pinhead is set to revolutionise medicine with its big advantage. It is powered by radio waves from outside the body and does not need batteries. The breakthrough by Stanford University …

Latest scan can tell need for bypass

August 30, 2012

An ultra-fast, 320-detector computed tomography (CT) scanner can tell which people with chest pain need or do not need cardiac angioplasty or bypass surgery to restore blood flow to the heart. "The CORE 320 study is the first …

Strong hearts help kids secure higher grades

August 6, 2012

A new research has found that children with healthy heart and lungs do better at school. Having a healthy heart and lungs may help middle school students secure higher grades in math and reading. "Cardiorespiratory fitness was …

Does wine protect against osteoporosis?

August 4, 2012

According to a study one or two glasses of wine a day could help as much as medicines to protect older women from osteoporosis or thinning of bones. Regular moderate intake of alcohol after menopause helps to maintain bone …

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