Total cholesterol levels may not tell you truth about your heart health. Apollo doctor reveals the one heart risk indicator you are neglectingA senior physician from Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad, is urging a shift from total cholesterol to more accurate heart risk indicators. He hig...
15 Nov, 2025, 11.31 AM IST
4 vital blood tests everyone over 40 must take, says top general physicianA leading GP advises individuals over 40 to prioritize four key blood tests for proactive health management. These tests, including lipid, ...
18 Oct, 2025, 02.20 AM IST
For high cholesterol, don't blame genetics. Delhi cardiologist advises 3 immediate and simple changes to slash heart riskHigh cholesterol is often a lifestyle choice, not just genetics. Dr Shailesh Singh, a Delhi cardiologist, stresses that daily habits like i...
09 Oct, 2025, 03.22 PM IST
37-year-old’s routine headache consultation reveals hidden red flags: CMC Vellore doctor explains real danger and next stepsA 37-year-old man who sought medical help for recurring headaches was found to have serious lipid abnormalities, according to Dr. Sudhir Ku...
01 Sep, 2025, 09.32 PM IST
6 Common cholesterol myths busted by dietitiansCholesterol is frequently misunderstood, resulting in myths that impact diet and lifestyle choices. This article shows six common myths, in...
27 Aug, 2025, 10.33 PM IST
From Eggs to Exercise: Dietitians debunk the most common Cholesterol misconceptionsCholesterol remains one of the most hotly debated topics in nutrition and cardiovascular health. In the U.S. alone, an estimated 25 million...
27 Aug, 2025, 09.53 PM IST
Think you're too young for cholesterol test? What is the right age? Check hidden signsHigh cholesterol often shows no symptoms but can lead to serious conditions like heart attack and stroke. While many associate cholesterol ...
06 Aug, 2025, 09.55 PM IST
Cholesterol test at age 18, Non-fasting measurement: Cardiologists Suggest New Guidelines on how to prevent heart attacksThe Cardiologist Society of India (CSI) now recommends lipid profiles starting at age 18, with non-fasting measurements as the new norm. Th...
06 Jul, 2024, 11.51 AM IST
When do you need a cholesterol test? Foods that can improve your numbers. Monitoring and managing cholesterol is crucial for heart health. Understanding when to test and interpret results can be overwhelming. Ex...
12 Feb, 2024, 06.37 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
How lifelong cholesterol levels can harm or help your heartThe researchers found that the longer a person had high levels of LDL — no matter what their LDL level is in young adulthood or middle age ...
19 Oct, 2021, 04.47 PM IST
World Heart Day: Decode the common heart tests for a healthy lifeOne should periodically undergo tests and keep a tab on the vitals of heart's health.
29 Sep, 2018, 10.41 AM IST
Eight crucial 'measures' to a healthy you!Here are 8 crucial numbers that can govern your health in the new year. Meet them, and you are fit as a fiddle.
21 Jul, 2015, 08.12 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
New device clicks selfie to monitor cholesterolScientists have developed a new device which enables your smartphone's camera to read your cholesterol level instantly - by clicking a self...
15 Dec, 2013, 02.16 PM IST
- Dr Reddy's starts Phase-II trials of DRL-17822 molecule
Phase-II clinical trials are conducted on a larger sample of human subjects (20-300) to assess how well a drug works.
02 Sep, 2011, 04.29 PM IST
- Pfizer halts cholesterol drug trial, shares may take a hit
Pfizer’s shares will likely plunge after the world’s biggest drugmaker unexpectedly ended development of its most important new drug, a cho...
04 Dec, 2006, 02.25 AM IST