It is generally believed that women are less vulnerable to cardiovascular diseases compared to men. However, recent years have seen a steady rise in incidences of heart diseases among women, and the risk factors begin to become visible post menopause, that is around...

Muslims in all over the world are currently fasting from dawn to dusk as part of Ramadan. Is there a connection between fasting and heart disease? Though it has been viewed as a way to cleanse our body and soul, it is a well-established fact that fasting is excellent...

All of us know that heart attack is one of the most common causes of death in the world, especially in India. Stroke is another devastating malady which affects a person’s brain, and because of which a person dies or is afflicted with long term morbidities. Both the...

Stop smoking — no ifs, ands, or butts There are many steps you can take to help protect your health and blood vessels. Avoiding tobacco is one of the best. Focus on the middle That is, focus on your middle. Research in the Journal of the American College of...

Aortic Stenosis is the most common valvular heart disease wherein the narrowing of the aortic valve affects the supply of blood from the heart to the rest of the body, and it manifest itself usually at an elderly age. In India, the common causes of Aortic Stenosis are...