heart failure
Protein that mimics exercise effects may treat heart failure, says study
Researchers discover protein cardiotrophin 1 (CT1) that can trick heart into pumping more blood, just as it does in response to exercise.
Air pollution may increase heart disease risk: study
Changes in HDL levels may already appear after brief and medium-length exposures to air pollution, researchers said.
Scientists develop new drug target for heart failure patients
Doctors can directly create a solution for the target protein so that it can improve heart function
Newer type 2 diabetes drugs show heart protective quality: study
The drugs, known as SGLT-2 inhibitors, work by removing blood sugar via the urine.
Surgery for weight loss can reduce heart failure risk
Surgery patients had an average weight loss of 18.8 kg (41.4 lb) more after one year than obese people who instead relied on diet.
FDA approves first drug to limit frequent waking to urinate
The treatment is a nasal spray intended for adults who wake up at least twice a night to urinate.
Anti-cancer agent promotes heart tissue regeneration
The heart does not continuously renew throughout life.
Being more social may improve patient health
Programmes that take advantage of naturally occurring relationships can be very effective.
Alarming rise in heart diseases in India: experts
The number of cardiac patients in Kerala is three times more than that of the national average.
Palliative care linked to better, if not longer, life
Too often palliative care is equated to ‘hospice’ or end of life care but palliative care is much more than that.