Plastic lodged in arteries may be linked to higher risk of heart disease and death
The finding of microplastics and nanoplastics in plaque is "a breakthrough discovery," Dr. Philip Landrigan reveals.
Sat Mar 16 2024
COVID increases risk of blood clots for up to six months: Study
Those with COVID had a higher risk of pulmonary embolism, a blood clot that blocks arteries in lungs, up to six months after infection.
Fri Apr 08 2022
IJN introduces procedure for patients suffering from severe atherosclerosis
The procedure makes use of sonic waves to break down hard calcified plaque accumulated in the arteries.
Tue Feb 23 2021
Consuming fried food, even in moderation, is harmful to our hearts
A new study warns of the harmful effects of fried foods on the heart and arteries, even in small portions.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Frenchman who wanted to stream his death accepts palliative care
Alain Cocq suffers from a rare genetic condition which causes the walls of his arteries to stick together.
Thu Sep 10 2020
Global study finds no link between butter and heart disease
Eating butter may not be all that bad for your arteries, it seems, a new study found.
Fri Jul 01 2016
There's a gender gap in heart attack care and it's bad for women
There's long been a belief that heart disease is primary a man's disease - even as evidence has emerged that it is the number one killer of women.
Tue Oct 27 2015
Dark chocolate is good for your heart and arteries
Chocolate lovers now have one good reason to stock up on the dark stuff after studies show it can help protect the heart.
Sun Oct 25 2015
Struggles with sleep linked to heart disease risk
Adults who get too much or too little sleep may have the beginnings of -hardening" of the arteries, which can be an early sign of heart disease.
Fri Sep 11 2015
New technique for detecting hard arteries
A radioactive agent developed in the 1960s for the purpose of testing for bone cancer can also be employed to image the dangerous build-up of calcium deposits in the arteries.
Mon Jul 13 2015
Modest coffee consumption good for the heart: study
People who drink three to five cups of coffee a day may have a lower risk of clogged arteries that can cause serious heart problems, a study said Tuesday.
Tue Mar 03 2015
Scientists explain stress-heart attack link
Scientists may have unravelled how chronic stress leads to heart attack and stroke.
Mon Jun 23 2014
Surgery seems best for heart disease in diabetics
People with diabetes and several clogged heart arteries fare better with bypass surgery instead of having stents.
Mon Nov 05 2012
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024