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Heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to pump sufficiently to meet the oxygen and nutrient requirements of vital organs of the body.

Study shows that mechanical heart valves are safer than biological...

For patients undergoing mitral valve replacement, a mechanical valve is actually beneficial until the age of 70.

11 Nov 2017 7:47 AM IST

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Coffee art: Taiwan barista draws pooch portraits

Chang uses brushes and colouring made of espresso, chocolate or fruit jam to illustrate the figures.

10 Nov 2017 6:01 PM IST

Eat healthy foods, exercise regularly, and if your doctor has prescribed you medications for your blood pressure, be sure and take them consistently (Photo: AFP)

Drastic changes in blood pressure can be deadly

The call to action for patients as a result of this study is to do everything they can to control their blood pressure...

10 Nov 2017 5:57 PM IST

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This blood test spots alcohol misuse in critically ill patients

10 Nov 2017 5:39 PM IST

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Sleep disorder may lead to Alzheimer's

Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts.

10 Nov 2017 5:28 PM IST

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Pioneering new technology saves the life of a man in need of a heart...

Here how doctors in the UK did it.

10 Nov 2017 3:21 PM IST

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10 reasons to start drinking coffee

There has been growing body evidence that has found many benefits in coffee.

10 Nov 2017 2:12 PM IST

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Women can significantly reduce risk of diabetes by consuming red wine:...

Here is what researchers discovered.

10 Nov 2017 11:54 AM IST

Experts shares some useful skin care tips to bring out the natural glow of the soft, supple and luscious skin. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out ways to take care of your skin this winter

No matter how hard you try, winters bring in the harsh effects on your skin, making it dry and dull. We share ways to...

10 Nov 2017 9:16 AM IST

The risk increases after women go through menopause. (Photo: Pixabay)

Menopause complaints in women peak in early 50s, says study

Women go through menopause when they stop menstruating, which typically happens between ages 45 and 55.

10 Nov 2017 8:53 AM IST

The drug Liraglutide can be used to cure diabetes and also be used as a safe method without any side effects. (Photo: Pixabay)

Men more likely to be diabetic, says new study

According to data, if diabetes continues to rise at present fast pace, India may regain ignominy of being diabetic...

10 Nov 2017 8:18 AM IST

With good food comes increased self-esteem, better relationships with friends and fewer emotional problems (Photo: AFP)

Study says obesity in children can be tackled by dental care

It's possible to talk to children about food habits, specifically in Sweden where the dentists meets with them at an...

9 Nov 2017 7:59 PM IST