Cardiovascular Disease

From heart health to drug interactions: Here's how garlic benefits body

Garlic (allium sativum) contains sulphur compounds, including diallyl disulfide and S-allyl cysteine, that are responsible for both its distinctive smell and its medicinal effects

Heart surgeon reveals five simple daily habits to help you live longer

Dr Jeremy London, a cardiothoracic surgeon with 25 years of experience, shares five science-backed daily habits -from exercise to mindfulness-that can help you live longer and feel stronger

Pregnancy hypertension raises women's cardiovascular risk, finds study

These findings underscore the growing body of evidence over the past two decades linking pregnancy-related hypertension to long-term maternal health risks

99% of heart patients missed these silent warning signs, finds study

A new study reveals that nearly everyone who suffers a heart attack or stroke had warning signs long before, but most never noticed them

This common painkiller may raise your heart disease risk, says study

New findings challenge Tramadol's reputation as a safer opioid, linking it to higher cardiovascular risk and minimal pain benefits.

Heart problems hit India's 30s and 40s, 60% can't afford treatment: Survey

India's Heart Crisis Turns Younger: Majority of Patients Below 50, Say Cardiologists

Heart health alert: 5 warning signs that mean you need a lipid test

Doctors warn cholesterol can silently damage arteries from a young age, and five warning signs mean it is time to book a simple lipid profile without delay

Pings that sting: Why too many phone notifications may be bad for your heart

Doctors warn that constant notifications, late-night alerts and heavy screen time do not just disturb sleep, they spike blood pressure, disrupt rhythm and quietly harm young hearts

Can app-based eating affect your heart? Doctors explain the hidden risks

World Heart Day 2025: The ease of ordering burgers, pizzas, and fried snacks at a tap comes with a price; doctors say app culture is silently shaping India's rising heart health crisis

Why night shifts or late nights may be hurting your heart more than you know

Doctors warn that disrupted sleep, missed melatonin cues, and 'social jetlag' from night shifts or late nights quietly increase blood pressure, stiffen arteries and raise long-term heart disease risk

Financial stress and heart attacks: Why money matters as much as cholesterol

Doctors warn that rising EMIs, job insecurity, and daily money stress can quietly damage the heart, making financial anxiety a hidden cardiac risk alongside cholesterol

World Heart Day 2025: 5 small daily habits that can save your heart

Doctor shares five simple changes that fit easily into busy workdays that can lower hidden risks and keep your heart stronger for years to come

World Heart Day 2025: 10 daily habits slowly destroying your heart health

Modern life seems convenient, but doctors say our current lifestyle-including digital overload, caffeine, air pollution, and more-is straining the heart

World Heart Day 2025: Heart attacks no longer just an old age problem

Once seen as a disease of the elderly, heart attacks are now striking 20- and 30-year-olds, making World Heart Day 2025 a wake-up call for urgent action

Heart failure, devices and transplants: Benefits and possibilities

Over the past decade, India's cardiovascular device market has grown into a significant health-tech segment with an estimated value of $1.55 bn and projected to reach $2.34 bn by 2030

Tiny plastics in arteries might heighten heart attack risk, experts warn

Scientists warn that micro and nanoplastics in the bloodstream may raise the risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular problems, with evidence showing four times rise in major cardiac events

Watch your heart! Cardiovascular disease continues to be India's top killer

Heart disease is the leading cause of death across India, followed by respiratory infections and cancers, according to the Causes of Death: 2021-2023 report

Cardiovascular diseases cause one-third of all deaths in India: Report

Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of mortality in India, causing nearly 31 per cent of deaths, according to the latest data presented by the Sample Registration Survey under the Registrar General of India. The Report on Causes of Death: 2021-2023, issued on Wednesday, said non-communicable diseases are the leading causes of death in the country, constituting 56.7 per cent of all deaths. "Communicable, maternal, perinatal and nutritional conditions constitute another 23.4 per cent of deaths. In the 2020-2022 (affected by COVID) period, the corresponding values were 55.7 per cent and 24.0 per cent, respectively," it said. The report said that overall cardiovascular disease remained the leading cause of death, claiming nearly 31 per cent of lives, followed by respiratory infections at 9.3 per cent, malignant and other neoplasms at 6.4 per cent, and respiratory diseases at 5.7 per cent. The cardiovascular diseases, a lifestyle phenomenon, are the leading cause in the ...

This morning habit may raise your heart attack risk, says cardiologist

Most heart attacks strike between 7-11 am, not from stress but your wake-up routine, says cardiologist Dr Sanjay Bhojraj who warns mornings are high-alert hours

Your seemingly healthy habits may be damaging your heart: Here's how

Young, fit, and health-conscious? These everyday choices might still be quietly raising your heart disease risk