Topic: heart diseases
AHA and ACC Guidelines for Treating Chronic Heart Conditions
The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) have recently revised their guidelines for treating chronic heart conditions. The updated guidelines aim to provide...
What is Nexletol?
New research has shown that Nexletol, a different type of cholesterol-lowering drug, may be a viable option for people who are unable to take statins due to side...
WHO Report on Global Trans – Fat Elimination 2022
Trans fats are unsaturated fats. Increased consumption of trans fats leads to heart diseases and bad cholesterol. The World Health Organization recently released a report on “Global Trans...
September 29: World Heart Day
World Heart Day is observed on September 29. Key facts World Heart Day is observed across the globe to raise awareness about the growing concerns regarding heart health,...
WHO-ILO Study: Long working hours increases deaths from heart disease and stroke
A study conducted by the World Health Organisation and the International Labour Organisation recently found that the long working hours kills hundreds of people every year. Key findings...
September 29: World Heart Day
Every year, the World Heart Day is observed on September 29. The day is observed to create awareness about cardio vascular diseases. It was initiated by World Heart...Ghar Ghar Nigrani (Mobile Application)
The Ghar Ghar Nigrani mobile application is a digital health surveillance initiative launched by the Government of Punjab to strengthen disease monitoring and early detection at the community...
Scientists develop injectable tissue bandage to repair hearts
Scientists from the University of Toronto, Canada have developed an injectable tissue bandage dubbed as AngioChip, smaller than a postage stamp that can repair damaged hearts. The AngioChip...
RAHAT medical project launched in Rajasthan
Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje inaugurated a medical project Rajasthan Heart Attack Treatment programme (RAHAT) to provide people timely treatment during heart attacks in remote and rural areas....