According to a recent study published in a British journal, India has the second-highest proportion of female smokers in the world, right after the US. If you’re a smoker, you likely know that it’s harmful to your health, yet the…
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s quite easy to overlook the signals our bodies send us, especially when it comes to our heart rate. That must never be the case, as paying attention to changes in the heart rate can be…
On a global scale, hypertension is third among six major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The risk of heart disease, stroke (whether thrombotic or hemorrhagic), kidney renal failure and arrhythmia significantly increase due to hypertension. Adults who are obese, consume alcohol, smoke, chew tobacco,…
In our busy lives, it’s important to take care of our hearts. We can do this by making some simple changes to how we live. These changes aren’t hard, and they can make a big difference to our heart health.…
Dr Trupti Gilada broke down crying while appealing for people to have covid appropriate behaviour. The emotional video, which the Mumbai based infectious disease specialist uploaded for her extended family and friends, broke records when it went viral. It was…
What is a heart attack? A heart attack happens when the supply of blood to part of the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot. You can make a full recovery following a heart attack, but this may…
Cardiovascular disease remains one of the greatest threats to human health and is of great concern to physicians and scientists around the world. Currently, cardiovascular diseases such as Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and stroke account for 31% of all deaths…