US FDA approves world's first oral cholesterol-lowering pill: What it means for patientsThe FDA has approved Lipfendra, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, for high cholesterol. This new once-daily pill offers an alternative to injectable...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Coffee lovers, is drinking up to 5 cups a day actually good for your heart? New American Heart Association report has a surprising answerCoffee heart disease: Up to five cups of coffee daily is safe for most healthy adults. Moderate coffee intake may lower the risk of several...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
Merck gets US FDA nod for first-in-its-class oral cholesterol drugThe U.S. FDA has approved Merck's new cholesterol-lowering pill, Lipfendra. This oral medication works by blocking the PCSK9 protein, which...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
One fruit can clean your gut, lower blood sugar. But biting its seeds can lead to poisoningApple seeds contain a poisonous substance called cyanide when crushed. Medical specialist Dr. Suraj Baidya highlighted this important safet...
08 Jul, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Why men die younger than women? Doctor shares five reasons why the male body may fail earlierMen globally face a shorter lifespan, often dying five to seven years earlier than women. Experts point to a confluence of factors, includi...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
The supplement your doctor hasn't mentioned yet could be quietly fighting type 2 diabetes - here's everything you need to knowFish oil benefits for type 2 diabetes: Fish oil supplementation reduced insulin resistance and improved glucose tolerance in non-obese diab...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Molecule glue drugs shake up cancer care, draw big moneyHarvard-born idea doubles survival in trials, triggers pharma frenzy as cos race to target 'undruggable' proteins with next-gen glue therap...
30 May, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
Gene therapy for cholesterol: Initial test results cheerA new gene editing medicine, VERVE-102, offers hope for millions with heart conditions. Eli Lilly's drug showed significant reductions in b...
27 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Doctors reveal 7 daily tricks to skyrocket your HDL and transform your heart healthCholesterol is an essential substance for bodily activities and it goes through the bloodstream attached to proteins named lipoproteins. Lo...
21 Nov, 2025, 01.25 AM IST
Got high cholesterol? Doctors say this common habit could be making it worseHeart disease remains a major health concern in the US. Doctors emphasize managing cholesterol through diet. Reducing saturated fats is cru...
23 Jul, 2025, 12.48 AM IST
Quitting alcohol leads to rise in 'bad' cholesterol, finds a decade-long studyA study in Japan tracked individuals for 10 years and found that quitting alcohol increased 'bad' cholesterol and decreased 'good' choleste...
13 Mar, 2025, 04.32 PM IST
A year after shocking spike in bad cholesterol levels, 3 dietary habits helped Snapdeal co-founder Kunal BahlKunal Bahl, who turned 39 in January, shared a detailed note on LinkedIn on how he reduced the bad cholesterol levels without any medicines.
18 Apr, 2023, 04.09 PM IST
World Heart Day: 6 in 10 Indians have abnormal levels of bad cholesterol, study reveals Vadodara has lowest heart disease risk, Bengaluru highestThe study was conducted on 2.66 million people of ages 20 and above across 250 cities.
29 Sep, 2022, 01.13 PM IST
Obesity does more harm to men than women, raises heart attack risk by 29%Reducing bad cholesterol levels may lower heart attack risk by 6% in men.
07 Dec, 2019, 06.17 PM IST
Cholesterol check: Stay active at work, exercise at least for 30 mins dailyCholesterol, made by liver, is important for proper functioning of the body. Just ensure blood lipid profile is healthy.
20 Feb, 2018, 11.46 AM IST
Daily avocado can cut heart disease risk: StudyEating an avocado a day can lower bad cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease, a new study has claimed.
08 Jan, 2015, 05.00 PM IST