Heart Diseases

As per a study by Hamilton researchers, a combination therapy of aspirin, statins, and at least two blood pressure medicines administered in fixed dosages can cut the risk of fatal cardiovascular disease (CVD) by more than half. Every-year, over 19 million people die from CVD. "This combination, either given separately or combined as a polypill, substantially reduces fatal and non-fatal CVD events," said author Philip Joseph, associate… read-more

Staying in space for long durations can lead to shrinkage of astronauts' heart and exercise is not the cure for it, revealed a new study published in the journal Circulation. Reportedly, the study was conducted on former astronaut Scott Kelly, whose heart was exposed to longer periods in space and had shrunk despite hours of exercise. Notably, the study has come amid countries advancing towards space missions across the globe. 

Tanzanian President John Magufuli passed away on March 17 from heart disease at Mzena hospital in the country’s commercial capital Dar es Salaam. Reportedly, Magufuli had not made a public appearance since February 27, after which rumours surfaced that he contracted COVID-19. However, Tanzanian officials have denied rumors, citing his decade-long heart disease as the cause of the death. Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced a 14-day… read-more

A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has revealed that people eating food filled with preservatives are more likely to die of heart disease and stroke. Italian researchers, in a 10-year study on 24,325 volunteers, have concluded that heart-risks due to processed food have increased up to 58% besides stroke being 52%. Moreover, ultra-processed foods enhance appetite and sugar craving leading to obesity and… read-more