Technology’s impact on heart health: Welcome back to “The Science Of Health”, ABP Live’s weekly health column. Last week, we discussed the role played by technology in improving the accessibility and affordability of rural healthcare in India. This week, we explain how technology impacts heart health, and how the use of everyday electronic gadgets such … Read more
The widespread use of lead has caused environmental contamination, and human exposure and significantly contributed to public health problems globally. A recent study led by World Bank Researchers revealed that the global cardiovascular disease mortality from lead exposure of 5·5 million deaths in 2019 is six times higher than the earlier estimate (0·85 million) in … Read more
Being a night owl might not be great for your blood sugar control, new research this week suggests. The study found that middle-aged women who prefer to stay up late were more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. This associated link was found even after the researchers accounted for other unhealthy behaviors more commonly seen … Read more
Amid the growing incidence of heart diseases, the menace of heart failure is also rising. According to a recent report by the Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology (APSC), in India, Heart failure is responsible for 1.8 million hospitalisations every year. The report also revealed that in the APAC region, heart failure patient clinical outcomes vary … Read more