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News Section | Cardiovascular / Cardiology
Drugs to tackle ‘bad’ cholesterol come closer to reality
New drugs that could lower dangerous or ‘bad’ cholesterol in a more targeted manner may soon be a reality, according to a new study
Marathon training may damage heart
Indulging in extreme exercises for long hours, like training for a marathon may make you more susceptible to heart disease risk
Sugary way to stave off heart disease
Mary Poppins was right when she said that a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down — scientists have now stumbled upon a sugary way to keep heart disease at bay
Fish may cut heart disease risk in young women
Eating fish, rich in omega 3 fatty acids like cod, salmon, herring, and mackerel, may help reduce heart disease risk in young women, a new study has suggested
Ranbaxy approved to make first generic version of Lipitor
India’s largest maker of generic drugs, Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd has won US approval to sell a generic version of the world’s top-selling cholesterol lowering drug Lipitor hours after it lost US patent protection
Now, simple scan to spot curable cause of high BP
A simple, less-invasive scan can help diagnose the most common curable cause of high blood pressure and can save thousands of lives per year, a new study has suggested
Pig’s heart valve saves life of vegetarian
A vegetarian in Scotland was saved from a serious heart ailment after being fitted with a pig’s heart valve, in a life or death surgery
Depression doubles heart disease risk
Depressed people have double the chances of suffering from heart disease compared to people who are not depressed
Cancer medicine component could prevent heart attacks
One of the components used in present day medication for illnesses like cancer and epilepsy could also prevent heart attacks, a new study has suggested
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