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Drugs for hypertension or high blood pressure: How they work and why you might need them

May 9, 2013

People with hypertension are at a higher risk for several other health complications such as stroke and heart disease. So, if you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, it is vital you take your medication as prescribed. …

Why dark chocolate keeps you calm and stress free

May 8, 2013

A new study suggests that dark chocolate can help in anger management! Researchers claim that the polyphenols in dark chocolate increase calmness and the sense of contentment! Polyphenols are found naturally in plants and are a …

Mediterranean diet can help lower bad cholesterol level

May 3, 2013

A new study suggests that a heart-healthy diet can help reduce bad cholesterol in men even if it doesn’t facilitate weight loss. The 19 24- to 62-year-old men in the study had metabolic syndrome, which refers to three or more …

Older drugs provide pathway to new treatments

April 4, 2013

Scientists have shown that a compound in old drugs can provide a new approach to treating a rare disease affecting children globally, says a study. Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is playing a leading role …

Cholesterol query of the day: Is there any risk with low HDL level?

March 28, 2013

Just like the fat you have in your body, cholesterol is also a fat/ lipid that is produced in the liver and its normal levels are necessary for the proper functioning of the body. When cholesterol levels are in the normal range, …

Natural foods to reduce cholesterol

March 24, 2013

A high level of LDL or 'bad' cholesterol is well-recognized as a risk factor for heart disease; if you want to keep a heart attack or a stroke at bay, you need to pay attention to lowering it. Along with this, you also ought to …

Can drinking red wine prevent ‘bad’ cholesterol build-up?

January 14, 2013

Drinking red wine can ward-off cholesterol build-up resulting from eating red meat, say scientists. Harmful compounds from red meat form in the bloodstream, creating ‘bad’ cholesterol that damages blood vessels and heightens …

Cholesterol is manageable: Dr Vijay Surase, cardiologist

January 12, 2013

Cholesterol is a fat/ lipid that is produced in the liver and its normal levels are necessary for the proper functioning of the body. High levels of cholesterol can cause hypertension (high BP), angina (chest pain), heart …

Know your heart health terms – part 2

December 17, 2012

Ischemia: Ischemia is inadequate oxygen supply to the heart muscle. Ischemia is caused because of a shortage of blood and oxygen to the heart muscle due to narrowing or blockage of one or more of the coronary (heart) …

Scientists nail protein responsible for high ‘bad’ cholesterol levels

October 29, 2012

In a remarkable breakthrough scientists claim to have discovered the protein which is responsible for high levels of bad cholesterol, which is the primary cause of cardiovascular diseases. LDL, the bad cholesterol accumulates in …

Watermelon helps control cholesterol and curb heart attacks!

October 6, 2012

Watermelon can do much more that just give you that cool getaway during the blistering summer heat. According to a new study watermelon could help prevent heart disease by halting the build-up of harmful cholesterol and also be …

Vitamin D supplement won’t help in short term

September 6, 2012

Taking vitamin D supplements to compensate for its deficiency did not lower LDL or bad cholesterol levels -- not at least in the short term, suggests new research. Researchers from The Rockefeller University, New York, studied …

Consequences of cholesterol

October 1, 2012

Cholesterol is a fat/ lipid that is produced in the liver and its normal levels are necessary for the proper functioning of the body. When cholesterol levels are in the normal range, in a healthy body, the blood flows freely …

Can peaches and plums stave off obesity-related diseases like diabetes and heart attacks?

June 19, 2012

Peaches and plums have bioactive compounds that can fight off obesity-related diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, says a new study. The study showed that the compounds in such fruits could be a weapon against "metabolic …

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