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28th June, 2012
Mediterranean diet improves quality of life
Mediterranean diet significantly lowers the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Mediterranean diet significantly lowers the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes.
3rd February, 2012
Smoking tied to higher psoriasis risk: study
Smokers have an increased risk of developing the chronic skin condition psoriasis, and that appears to be true both for people who currently smoke as…
Smokers have an increased risk of developing the chronic skin condition psoriasis, and that appears to be true both for people who currently smoke as…
23rd January, 2012
Pharmaceutical factory sealed after 27 die in Lahore
An investigation committee formed by the provincial government sealed a pharmaceutical factory which was manufacturing medicines allegedly responsible for the death of at least 27 people, DawnNews reported on Monday.
An investigation committee formed by the provincial government sealed a pharmaceutical factory which was manufacturing medicines allegedly responsible for the death of at least 27 people, DawnNews reported on Monday.
22nd January, 2012
Drug reaction could claim more lives: Dr. Javed Akram
LAHORE: Dr. Prof Javed Akram, the head of the investigation team probing the deaths caused by a cardiac drugs has said that at least 22…
LAHORE: Dr. Prof Javed Akram, the head of the investigation team probing the deaths caused by a cardiac drugs has said that at least 22…
21st January, 2012
Seven more fall prey to ‘mystery’ disease in Lahore
A so far undiagnosed disease claimed lives of seven heart patients registered with the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) in the last couple of days, hospital sources told Dawn on Friday.
A so far undiagnosed disease claimed lives of seven heart patients registered with the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) in the last couple of days, hospital sources told Dawn on Friday.
4th January, 2012
Gastric bypass cuts death risk: study
WASHINGTON: Obese people who undergo gastric bypass surgery are less likely to die from heart attack and stroke than people who receive more conventional treatment…
WASHINGTON: Obese people who undergo gastric bypass surgery are less likely to die from heart attack and stroke than people who receive more conventional treatment…
23rd November, 2011
Too much or too little salt is bad
CHICAGO: Taking a moderate amount of salt may be healthier than too little or too much, researchers reported on Tuesday in a study likely to…
CHICAGO: Taking a moderate amount of salt may be healthier than too little or too much, researchers reported on Tuesday in a study likely to…
21st November, 2011
‘Used’ pacemakers give Indians new lease of life
MUMBAI: Chandrakan Pawar is lucky to be alive. In September, the Indian former textile mill worker was given an artificial pacemaker after his heart rate…
MUMBAI: Chandrakan Pawar is lucky to be alive. In September, the Indian former textile mill worker was given an artificial pacemaker after his heart rate…
15th November, 2011
Stem cell therapy works in heart failure trial
ORLANDO, Fla: A stem cell therapy for treating patients experiencing moderate to severe heart failure showed real promise in preventing serious consequences or death, according…
ORLANDO, Fla: A stem cell therapy for treating patients experiencing moderate to severe heart failure showed real promise in preventing serious consequences or death, according…
28th October, 2011
Pythons’ big hearts hold clues for human health
WASHINGTON: Pythons are not thought of as big-hearted toward their fellow creatures. They are better known for the bulge in their bodies after swallowing one…
WASHINGTON: Pythons are not thought of as big-hearted toward their fellow creatures. They are better known for the bulge in their bodies after swallowing one…
28th October, 2011
Reused pacemakers safe option in poor countries
Recycled pacemakers donated from US funeral homes could offer a safe way to get the heart devices to people in the developing world who otherwise…
Recycled pacemakers donated from US funeral homes could offer a safe way to get the heart devices to people in the developing world who otherwise…
27th September, 2011
Study: Dads less likely to die of heart problems
Fatherhood may be a kick in the old testosterone, but it may also help keep a man alive. New research suggests that dads are a…
Fatherhood may be a kick in the old testosterone, but it may also help keep a man alive. New research suggests that dads are a…
16th June, 2011
TV-watching boosts heart, diabetes, death risks: study
WASHINGTON: A review of published studies in the past 40 years has shown a higher risk of diabetes, heart problems and early death among people…
WASHINGTON: A review of published studies in the past 40 years has shown a higher risk of diabetes, heart problems and early death among people…
13th June, 2011
Deaths no higher in coffee lovers with heart disease
NEW YORK: Women with heart disease who down a few cups of coffee each day tend to live as long as those who avoid the…
NEW YORK: Women with heart disease who down a few cups of coffee each day tend to live as long as those who avoid the…
26th April, 2011
HIV infection raises heart failure risk – study
NEW YORK: Infection with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, can increase the risk of heart failure even in patients who don’t have a prior…
NEW YORK: Infection with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, can increase the risk of heart failure even in patients who don’t have a prior…
7th March, 2011
Studies find gene links to world’s biggest killer
LONDON: Scientists have found 13 new gene variants that increase a person’s risk of developing heart disease, the world’s number one killer, in a series…
LONDON: Scientists have found 13 new gene variants that increase a person’s risk of developing heart disease, the world’s number one killer, in a series…
4th February, 2011
‘Tsunami’ of obesity worldwide: study
PARIS:A “tsunami of obesity” is unfurling across the world, resulting in a near-doubling of the numbers of dangerously overweight adults since 1980, doctors warned on…
PARIS:A “tsunami of obesity” is unfurling across the world, resulting in a near-doubling of the numbers of dangerously overweight adults since 1980, doctors warned on…
