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Smartphone app detects silent atrial fibrillation in American Indians
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Dallas [US], April 21 (ANI): A smartphone-based electrocardiogram (ECG) screening accurately detected previously unknown atrial fibrillation in American Indians, and more than half who were diagnosed with the irregular heart rhythm were younger than the recommended screening age of 65, accor
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Study identifies long-term weight retention, associated health risks in ob
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
London [UK], April 15 (ANI): UK adults who are overweight or obese retain their weight over time, which is associated with an increased risk of health complications and death, according to a study.
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Scientists links risk of cardiovascular disease with eating processed meat
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Ontario [Canada], April 4 (ANI): The findings of a recent global study led by scientists from Hamilton found a link between a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and eating processed meat. The same study, however, did not find the same link with unprocessed red meat or poultry.
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Study confirms link of processed meat to cardiovascular disease, early dea
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Ontario [Canada], April 1 (ANI): A global study led by Hamilton scientists has found a link between eating processed meat and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. The same study, however, did not find the same link with unprocessed red meat or poultry.
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Frequently eating restaurant meals can increase cardiovascular disease ris
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 28 (ANI): Frequently eating meals that are cooked in a restaurant, or away from home can lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Frequently eating meals prepared away from home linked to increased death
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 25 (ANI): Time to ditch the takeaways? A new study has found that frequently eating out is significantly associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.
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Elevated heart disease risk faced by cancer survivors: Study
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Columbus [US], March 18 (ANI): A new study has found that about 35 per cent of Americans with a cancer history had an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease in the next decade, compared with about 23 per cent of those who didn't have cancer.
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Study reveals beta-blockers not likely to cause depression
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Dallas [US], March 15 (ANI): Beta-blockers (medications that reduce your blood pressure) treat various cardiovascular diseases and were not more likely to cause depression compared to other similar treatments, according to new research.
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Including 2 fruit and 3 vegetable servings may lead to longer life
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Dallas [US], March 1 (ANI): Studies representing nearly two million adults worldwide show that eating about five daily servings- two of which are fruits and three vegetables- is likely the optimal amount for longer life, according to new research.
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Study links poor quality carbohydrates rich diet to heart attacks, death r
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], February 27 (ANI): While a balanced diet with an adequate amount of carbohydrates, fats, and sugar is advised to keep diseases at bay, a recent study has pointed out that consuming a diet high in poor quality carbohydrates has many ill effects ranging from a higher risk of h
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Study reveals not all 'good' cholesterol is healthy
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], February 26 (ANI): A study led by a team of researchers has now demonstrated that not all good cholesterol is healthy.
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Scientists identify drugs with potential to stop plaque buildup in arterie
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], February 25 (ANI): A new clinical study led by researchers of the University of Alberta claim to have found better treatments for cardiovascular disease, the second leading cause of death in Canada.
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