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
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024