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Watch out for these unique risk factors for heart disease in women

Health experts reveal the unique risk factors for heart disease in women and how do they contribute to the increased mortality rate

Watch out for these unique risk factors for heart disease in women (Image by msgrowth on Freepik)
Published on Jun 13, 2024 08:41 PM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Are gallstones linked to an increased risk of Gallbladder Cancer (GBC)?

While gallstones serve as a risk factor for GBC, will all individuals with gallstones develop gallbladder cancer? Here's what the health expert says

Are gallstones linked to an increased risk of Gallbladder Cancer (GBC)? Health expert answers (Photo by Twitter/drhungo)
Published on Mar 25, 2024 11:25 AM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Malnutrition: Scaling digital behaviour change interventions

This article is authored by Sharon Barnhardt and Pratyusha Govindraju, Centre for Social and Behaviour Change, Ashoka University.

Malnutrition(Pic for representation)
Published on Jan 29, 2024 02:52 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Men with enlarged breast tissue may be at heightened risk of death: Study

The study shows that men with enlarged breast tissue are more at the risk of dying before the age of 75.

Men with enlarged breast tissue may be at heightened risk of death: Study(Unsplash)
Published on Jan 18, 2024 05:24 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Los Angeles

Sepsis increases risk of heart failure, rehospitalisation after discharge: Study

Sepsis is a leading cause of hospitalization and death worldwide. Each year in the U.S., about 1.7 million people develop sepsis, an extreme immune response to an infection in the bloodstream that can spread throughout the whole body and lead to organ failure and possibly death.

Sepsis increases risk of heart failure, rehospitalisation after discharge: Study
Updated on Feb 02, 2023 08:38 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington

Cancer and age: Age can raise one’s risk of cancer. Here's how

There are more than 100 types of cancer and they can be seen in every age group. Age is one of the established risk factors behind the occurrence of cancer. Here's decoding the connection between cancer and age with health tips from doctor to lower the risk and take good care of yourself.

Cancer and age: Age can raise one’s risk of cancer. Here's how(Tara Winstead)
Updated on Sep 15, 2022 02:29 PM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Vegetarian women are more likely to suffer a hip fracture than meat-eating women

According to research of over 26,000 middle-aged UK women, vegetarians are 33% more likely than habitual meat eaters to suffer a hip fracture.

Vegetarian women are more likely to suffer a hip fracture than meat-eating women(Unsplash)
Published on Aug 12, 2022 09:07 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Woodhouse (leeds) [uk]

Miscarriages may increase during summer: Study

These results suggest that additional research is needed to understand the potential roles of extreme heat and other hot-weather environmental or lifestyle exposures in unexpected pregnancy loss.

Miscarriages may increase during summer: Study(Shutterstock)
Published on Jul 03, 2022 12:08 PM IST
ANI | , Boston

Undiagnosed risk factors found in two thirds of ischaemic stroke patients: Study

Overall, the study identified that 67.7 per cent of stroke patients with previously undiagnosed major risk factors (UMRF) were found to have one major risk factor.

Undiagnosed risk factors found in two thirds of ischaemic stroke patients: Study(Pixabay)
Published on Jun 27, 2022 12:58 PM IST
ANI | , Vienna

Thyroid: Types of disorders, risk factors, symptoms, tests

Here's all you need to know about thyroid hormones in normal health and disease conditions, the types of disorders due to imbalance in thyroid hormones, their symptoms and protocol for testing of thyroid diseases

Thyroid: Types of disorders due to imbalance in thyroid hormones, risk factors, symptoms, protocol for testing of thyroid diseases (Twitter/WebMD)
Updated on Jun 01, 2022 02:35 PM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Opioid use might increase risk of developing pancreatic cancer

The study, titled “Opioid Use as a Potential Risk Factor for Pancreatic Cancer in the United States,” is the first in the country to show evidence that opioid use may be an unidentified risk factor contributing to the increasing incidence of pancreatic cancer.

The study, titled “Opioid Use as a Potential Risk Factor for Pancreatic Cancer in the United States,” is the first in the country to show evidence that opioid use may be an unidentified risk factor contributing to the increasing incidence of pancreatic cancer.(Yahoo)
Updated on Jan 07, 2021 03:47 PM IST
Washington | ByAsian News International | Posted by Shivani Kale

Obese people found to be at increased risk of Covid-19

Several observational studies have reported the link between cardiovascular risk factors (such as obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol) and Covid-19 severity.

A new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London uses a novel approach to investigate the effects of cardiovascular risk factors on the risk of Covid-19 infection.(Unsplash)
Updated on Nov 17, 2020 01:22 PM IST
London [UK] | ByAsian News International | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta

Here’s how maintaining healthy sleep pattern may help lower risk of heart failure

Adults with the healthiest sleep patterns had a 42 per cent lower risk of heart failure regardless of other risk factors compared to adults with unhealthy sleep patterns, according to a new research.

The research was published today in the American Heart Association’s flagship journal Circulation.(Unsplash)
Updated on Nov 16, 2020 07:06 PM IST
Dallas [US] | ByAsian News International | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta

Study reveals walnuts helpful in cardiovascular disease

Studies from a randomised controlled trial reveals the capability of walnuts from preventing major risk factors for heart disease, claims,’ people who regularly consume walnuts may have a lower risk of heart disease’.

More than 600 healthy older adults consumed 30 to 60 grams of walnuts per day as part of their typical diet or followed their standard diet for two years.(Unsplash)
Updated on Nov 15, 2020 07:50 PM IST
Washington [US] | ByAsian News International | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta

Study: Victims of school bullying are more prone to making impulsive decisions, physical violence on family members

A recent study has revealed that students who experience bullying in school, mostly have a risk factor for developing violent behaviour at home against their family as well as at school.

Victims of school bullying are more prone to develop violent behaviour in future(Twitter/PsychCentral)
Updated on Nov 06, 2020 07:45 PM IST
Asian News International | ByAsian News International | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Indian, Pakistani women diagnosed with more aggressive breast cancer at younger age: Study

Indian and Pakistani women are diagnosed with breast cancer, including more aggressive forms, at a younger age.

The study, published in the International Journal of Cancer, examined the characteristics of breast cancer among Indian and Pakistani-American and non-Hispanic white women.(Pixabay)
Updated on Oct 26, 2020 03:49 PM IST
Houston | ByPress Trust of India | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta

How to have a Covid-safe holiday season

The bad news about the upcoming holiday season is that traditional meals and parties — involving indoor settings, poor ventilation, and prolonged, close contact — are the biggest risk factors for spreading Covid-19.

The favoured modifications for holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas are limiting group size and attempting to take things outdoors.(Unsplash)
Updated on Oct 25, 2020 07:01 PM IST
ByBloomberg | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta

Doctors probe whether Covid-19 is causing diabetes

It’s already been well-documented that people with diabetes face much higher risks of severe illness or death if they contract Covid-19.

In July, U.S. health officials found that nearly 40% of people who have died with Covid-19 had diabetes.(Unsplash)
Updated on Oct 19, 2020 07:59 PM IST
ByReuters | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta

India gained decade of life expectancy since 1990: Lancet study

India has gained more than a decade of life expectancy since 1990, but there are wide inequalities between states, according to a new study.

The study, noted that life expectancy in India has risen from 59.6 years in 1990 to 70.8 years in 2019, ranging from 77.3 years in Kerala to 66.9 years in Uttar Pradesh.(Unsplash)
Updated on Oct 16, 2020 07:11 PM IST
New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta

Virus threatens to push Bundesliga fans back out of stadiums

Six of the nine home teams this round have stadiums in areas with infection rates above the level set down in the politicians’ agreement which governs German sports this season.

Supporters of German first division Bundesliga 1 FC Union Berlin cheer for their team on the stands during a friendly test football match between 1 FC Union Berlin and second division club Hannover 96 in Berlin on October 8, 2020. (Photo by Tobias Schwarz / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO(AFP)
Updated on Oct 16, 2020 11:24 AM IST
Munich | ByAssociated Press

GBD report shows world affected by ‘syndemic’ of chronic diseases, Covid-19

The emergence and overlap of the coronavirus pandemic with a continued global rise in chronic conditions such as obesity and diabetes - with added environmental risks such as air pollution - have exacerbated the coronavirus death toll.

A doctor's assistant takes a smear for a PCR corona test in a medical practice in Berlin, Germany.(AP)
Updated on Oct 16, 2020 09:17 AM IST
London | ByReuters | Posted by Shankhyaneel Sarkar

Certain pre-existing conditions may increase mortality risk for Covid-19 patients: Study

A new study conducted on Covid-19 patients has confirmed that cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease, stroke and cancer can increase a patient’s risk of dying from the virus.

Penn State College of Medicine researchers say their findings may help public health officials improve patient care and develop interventions that can target these high-risk populations.(Unsplash)
Updated on Oct 09, 2020 07:19 PM IST
Pennsylvania [US] | ByAsian News International | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta

Obesity, diabetes raise Covid-19 death risk

Morbid obesity, diabetes and hypertension were the most common risk factors in young adults, with those having more than one of these conditions facing risks comparable to older adults having no pre-existing illnesses, reported a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, which is the journal of the American Medical Association.

An analysis of clinical profiles of 3,222 young adults (aged 18-34 years; mean age of 28.3 years) hospitalised for Covid-19 between April 1 and June 30 in 419 hospitals in the US revealed that 21% of them needed intensive care, 10% required mechanical ventilation, and 2.7% died.(Pixabay)
Updated on Sep 13, 2020 10:44 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By

Adopt a new paradigm to deal with Covid-19 spread

The epidemic is out in the open. Embark on national surveillance, enhance testing, protect the vulnerable

People queue to give swab samples for coronavirus tests, New Delhi, July 11, 2020.(Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 14, 2020 08:39 PM IST
ByJVR Prasada Rao

11% of Pune’s Covid fatalities showed no associated risk factors

The common pre-existing ailments that can be fatal for a Covid-19 positive patient include blood pressure, kidney and liver disease, diabetes and respiratory illness

Public health experts attribute mortalities among patients without co-morbid conditions to “delayed reporting” of the infection, caused by the Sars-Cov-2 virus.(Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 17, 2020 04:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | ByStefy Thevar

Covid-19 updates: C-section may be linked to worse outcomes for coronavirus patients

“The outdoor weather ... determines the duration of drying of respiratory droplets deposited on surfaces. The drying time is linked to the survival of the coronavirus inside the droplets.”

Representational Image.(Unsplash)
Updated on Jun 11, 2020 04:21 PM IST
Reuters | ByReuters | Posted by: Alfea Jamal

Early exposure to anaesthetics may cause alcohol use disorder among adolescents. Here’s why

Early exposure to anaesthetics may make adolescents more prone to developing alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to a recent research.

Early exposure to anaesthetics may make adolescents more prone to developing alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to a recent research.(Unsplash)
Updated on Jun 01, 2020 03:53 PM IST
Washington DC | ByAsian News International | Posted by: Alfea Jamal

Here’s why young adults are more likely to die from epilepsy

A new study has claimed that young adults aged between 16 and 24 may have a six-fold increased risk of epilepsy-related death, a disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures.

A new study has claimed that young adults aged between 16 and 24 may have a six-fold increased risk of epilepsy-related death, a disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures.(UNSPLASH)
Updated on May 26, 2020 02:14 PM IST
London | ByIndo Asian News Service | Posted by: Alfea Jamal

Wider availability of non-alcoholic drinks may reduce liquor consumption. Here’s how

A recent study shows that people are more likely to opt for non-alcoholic drinks if more of them are available than alcoholic drinks.

A recent study shows that people are more likely to opt for non-alcoholic drinks if more of them are available than alcoholic drinks.(UNSPLASH)
Updated on May 07, 2020 03:59 PM IST
Washington DC [USA] | ByAsian News International - Published by Alfea Jamal

Coronavirus pandemic: App to track Covid-19 symptoms, inform users about hot spots

Scientists have developed an app that provides insights on COVID-19 hot spots, and the symptoms users must look out for, an advance that may aid public health officials in their efforts to contain the pandemic.

A man wears a protective face mask at a lookout point as a general view of the city of Barcelona is seen in the background, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Barcelona, Spain May 6, 2020. REUTERS/Nacho Doce/File photo(REUTERS)
Updated on May 07, 2020 03:43 PM IST
Boston | ByPress Trust of India - Published by Alfea Jamal
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