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Some BP drugs linked to greater risk of heart failure
Researchers have found that L-type calcium channel blockers (LCCBs) -- the most widely used drugs for treating hypertension -- may harm the heart as much as help it.The study found that in rats and human cells in vitro, LCCBs cause changes…
Vegan diets may lower BP even with limited meat, dairy
This is for the one who finds it difficult to stick to a strict vegetarian diet, read on. Researchers have revealed that consuming a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure even if small amounts of meat and dairy are consumed too.The team…
Eat chocolate once a week to keep your heart healthy
It seems like chocolate is good for the heart as researchers have said that consuming chocolate at least once a week is linked with a reduced risk of heart disease.The study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology,…
Common Blood Pressure drugs don’t increase risk of Covid-19 severity
Researchers have revealed that a widely used class of drugs to treat patients with hypertension, cardiovascular disease and diabetic kidney disease does not increase the risk of developing a severe Covid-19 infection as previously…
Low levels of awareness about typhoid: Survey
With 2.2 million cases of typhoid being recorded in India alone in 2016, typhoid fever poses a serious disease burden in the country. However, a recent survey reveals that only 66 per cent of people are aware of the typhoid vaccination that…
Does Marijuana lead to head and neck cancer?
Cannabis sativa, otherwise known as marijuana, is one of the most commonly used illicit drugs in the world. Today there is a growing public support for marijuana law reform than ever before; around the globe a lot of countries are in favour…
Respiratory droplets from cough last longer in humid, cold climates
A US study led by Indian-origin researchers found that respiratory droplets from cough or sneeze travel farther and last longer in humid, cold climates than in hot and dry ones.The research team developed this new model to better understand…
Regular exercise helps prevent high BP, even in areas with high air pollution
People who regularly exercise tend to have a lower risk of high blood pressure (BP), even if they live in areas where air pollution is relatively high, say researchers.The risk- benefit relationship between air pollution and physical…
Covid-19 cannot be transmitted from mosquitoes to humans: Study
Do mosquitoes carry the novel coronavirus and can they transmit Covid-19 to humans? Maybe not. In a new study, the researchers have confirmed that Covid-19 virus cannot be transmitted to people by mosquitoes.The findings, published in the…
Sweeten day to day life without thinking of the calories
The pandemic might be overstaying its welcome, but the past few months have taught us to prioritise our health and well-being to ensure fitness and immunity.With the work from home situation taking over the world, it is very easy