CMC Vellore doctor solves the case of a man who suddenly lost his vision. No heart attack or stroke. What happened?A 65-year-old man experienced sudden vision loss due to a brain bleed, surprisingly linked to daily aspirin use. Neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kum...
09 Sep, 2025, 01.46 PM IST
Heart Attacks: Signs, Aspirin cure and its dosage. Here are life-saving tips from DoctorsA recent study presented at the ESC Congress 2023 highlighted the importance of taking aspirin after a heart attack. The study found that i...
29 Sep, 2023, 05.03 PM IST
Expert advice to survive heart attack in hot weatherWhat will you do if someone close to you gets a heart stroke due to extreme heat? Know in detail, the tips that can save a life.
26 Jul, 2023, 02.23 AM IST
Over-exercising can lead to cardiac arrests in young people, reveal expertsThat's right! Untrained exercise can weaken your heart.
12 Dec, 2022, 09.45 AM IST
One pill for 3 drugs: Researchers develop polypill to make life easier for heart patientsThe so-called polypill that combines three drugs needed to prevent cardiovascular trouble.
27 Aug, 2022, 06.44 PM IST
An aspirin a day isn't good for heart health. It can lead to internal bleeding, warn expertsMany elderlies take aspirin daily, and not always on doctor's recommendation.
23 May, 2022, 05.52 PM IST
Should I stop using Aspirin after the new advisory for heart patients? Here are answersThe panel did not issue advice for people who are already taking an aspirin every day, and the news does not necessarily mean you should st...
25 Oct, 2021, 10.35 AM IST
Low and regular dose of aspirin safe & effective for preventing heart problems, stroke: StudyAspirin helps prevent blood clots, but it's not recommended for healthy people who have not yet developed heart disease.
20 May, 2021, 07.32 PM IST
Men, listen up! If you take asprin daily, you may double the risk of melanomaMelanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer.
04 May, 2018, 06.36 PM IST
Popping aspirin regularly may up risk of severe internal bleedingAnalysis showed the risk of bleeding, in particular the risk of fatal or disabling bleeding, increased with age.
14 Jun, 2017, 03.28 PM IST
India to join UK for Add-Aspirin global drug trialsAspirin is widely-used as an analgesic to relieve pain, as well as to manage heart disease and stroke in certain patients.
09 Jan, 2016, 11.25 AM IST
80% of diabetic Indians at high risk of heart disease: StudyMost shockingly, the Lifespan D-MYTH 2014 study found that no less than 50% were ignorant about the fact that diabetes could lead to heart ...
12 Nov, 2014, 11.47 AM IST
AstraZeneca's heart pill safe to use in ambulance but comes with no extra benefitBlood-thinning drug Brilinta by AstraZeneca is safe to use in ambulance but giving it early in provides no extra benefit.
01 Sep, 2014, 12.50 PM IST
Daily 'super pill' to prevent heart attacks and strokesThe largest ever analysis on the use of a polypill in cardiovascular disease shows potential for improvements in patient care, researchers ...
07 May, 2014, 03.26 PM IST
Aspirin to fuel $100 bln pension costsIf daily dose of aspirin can reduce cancer risk and increase lifespan, it could create huge pension liabilities.
04 Apr, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- Healthy scepticism
Oxymoronic phrases reflect the contradictory nature of society; and at no time does it become more apparent than during a crisis.
01 Sep, 2009, 02.14 AM IST
- Cadila expects Rs 100-cr revenue from Policap
The company has sought permission from the Drug Controller General of India to launch the drug here and is hopeful that it may get the same...
09 May, 2009, 03.47 PM IST