Cardiovascular risk

One-half of the world's population lives in poverty and burns fuels for lighting, cooking and heating purposes, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Daily consumption of almonds may significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases in Indians with Type 2 diabetes.

According to a new study, Obesity can act as a clarion call to a host of cardiovascular diseases , even in those aged as young as 17.

The findings support the idea that the skin disease andcardiovascular disease may share an immune-related underlyingmechanism, but does not prove one causes the other.

The study has said that replacing red meats with healthier plant proteins may decrease cardiovascular risk factors like favourable changes in lipoproteins and blood lipids.

Women may be at greater risk for developing diabetes, heart disease and stroke in the years before menopause, rather than afterward, a U.S. study suggests.

A group of researchers have presented a new study at a meeting of the EuroPrevent 2017 in Spain in which they have found a high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors like smoking, hypertension and dyslipidaemia ...

Cases of heart attacks and strokes is less common among people living in areas that restrict trans fats in foods compared to residents in areas without restrictions, says study.

Diabetes remains a major cardiovascular risk factor even when compared to factors like advancing age, hypertension, smoking, etc.

A simple walking regimen can go a long way in improving your heart health, say researchers.