Long working hours are detrimental to your health and may even cost lives. This is according to a recent assessment by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), which attributed long working hours to 745,000 deaths due to stroke and ischemic heart disease in 2016 alone. According to the ILO/WHO analysis, […]
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World Hypertension Day 2021: A reminder to check your numbers
Hypertension – raised blood pressure – is a major public health crisis in India, being a major risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) – the country’s dominant killer. World Hypertension Day 2021 is an opportunity to stress the importance of checking your numbers, for the betterment of one’s health. As previously noted […]
Salt Awareness Week 2021 draws to a close
Today, Salt Awareness Week 2021 ends. The observance is intended to promote wider knowledge of why too much salt can be harmful to your health as the effects are far-reaching. In India, salt awareness is important given how much salt Indians consume. In 2019, Down to Earth reported that Indians consume almost ten grams of […]
Cardiology assessments dropped dramatically during COVID
The pandemic witnessed a steep drop in the number of cardiology assessments, according to the recently-published results of a survey. Of particular concern throughout the COVID-19 has been the disruption to routine health services, ranging from routine immunisation to screening for and treatment of other diseases. In the case of cardiology, the International Atomic Energy […]
New Clip Delivery System for Non-Invasive Treatment of Leaky Mitral Valves
Abbott Strengthens Structural Heart Portfolio with New Clip Delivery System for Non-Invasive Treatment of Leaky Mitral Valves Minimally invasive heart valve repair device for leaking mitral valve brings this life-saving treatment to people in need, including those at high risk of surgery Clinical evidence for this device demonstrates safety and efficacy for people suffering from […]
Innovative imaging technology promises improved cardiac care
New Delhi, November 4, 2020: Increasing cardiovascular burden globally and the need for innovative technologies has changed the face of heart care today. With the changing lifestyles and the current pandemic leaving an impact on the heart, the situation has become more complex. This has led cardiologists to push the envelope and find new ways […]
Trans fats in Government’s crosshairs
The Union Government has trans fats in its sights, as reports indicate the Narendra Modi administration intends to outline regulations this month. Per a report published by The Print, “to reduce incidence of heart ailments, the Narendra Modi government is likely to roll out regulations for limiting trans fatty acids (TFA) or trans fats in […]
Pregnancy complications linked to heart disease
India bears a heavy burden of heart disease. As of 2016, it is India’s most prominent killer, reaping a death toll of lives far in excess of any other condition. Pregnancy complications could be another addition to the already substantial list of risk factors. Already in recent months COVID-19 has been added to the list […]
Quarantine: Bad for heart health?
COVID-19 has affected health in ways both direct and indirect. The disease has now taken more than a million deaths globally. However, more indirect effects could linger for decades even after the disease has been controlled or eradicated. Heart disease may be among these issues. A study conducted by Bharti AXA General Insurance has […]
Heart health and COVID-19
Heart health is a matter of mounting public concern – including in India. The country’s escalating heart health crisis has, for some time, been an issue that is imperative for the health system to address. However, this may not be the case. In 2016, heart disease acted as the country’s leading cause of death. Heart […]