Want an accurate lipid profile test result? Watch what you eat the day before warns Apollo docYour pre-test habits significantly impact lipid profile accuracy, especially triglyceride readings. Consuming a heavy dinner, alcohol, or s...
06 Jan, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Your LDL cholesterol report might not be what it seems, warns Fortis cardiologistA healthy cholesterol report might not tell the whole story. Dr Shailesh Singh warns that LDL cholesterol levels alone can be misleading. T...
16 Dec, 2025, 05.03 PM 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
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...
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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
Lipid Association of India issues new updated heart disease guidelines for Indian patientsLAI has been advocating for regular lipid profile screenings from the age of 20, and from the age of two for those with a family history of...
24 Feb, 2024, 01.42 PM IST
From liver function test to colonoscopy, 7 essential health tests for dads over the age of 50On this Father's Day, gift daddy dearest -the best gift, a complete health checkup!
13 Jun, 2023, 10.15 AM IST
Renowned cardiologist passes away due to heart attack at age 41Dr. Gaurav Gandhi, a renowned cardiologist from Gujarat, passed away on Tuesday morning due to a heart attack. The 41-year-old doctor lost ...
07 Jun, 2023, 04.42 PM IST
Studies show how skin diseases form differently across the bodyThe skin is the largest organ in the body. It has an average area of about 20 square feet -- that's the size of a 4' by 5' room! Its outerm...
24 Sep, 2022, 06.59 AM IST
Big Movers on D-St: What should investors do with Dr Lal Pathlabs, Metropolis Healthcare and MRPL?Stocks that were in focus include names like Dr Lal PathLabs, which was down more than 6 per cent, Metropolis Healthcare fell more than 9 p...
19 May, 2022, 08.29 AM IST
Are you diabetic? Heart problems are a major cause of concernType 2 diabetes, which is the most common type of diabetes, occurs mostly in people who are overweight or obese.
18 May, 2018, 04.17 PM IST
Diabetic? Daily glass of red wine can improve heart healthPeople with diabetes are more susceptible to developing cardiovascular diseases and have lower levels of 'good' cholesterol.
13 Oct, 2015, 06.50 PM IST
First of 1,000 mohalla clinics inaugurated by CM Arvind KejriwalChief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday inaugurated the first mohalla clinic in Rajiv Gandhi JJ Punjabi Colony, a relief camp in Peeragarh...
20 Jul, 2015, 11.37 AM IST
- Preventive health check way to go
Preventive health checks means different things to different people. To some of us, it may mean an annual health check-up as part of an emp...
30 Jun, 2012, 09.33 AM IST
- Medical checkups for each decade of your life
Whether in your 20s or well into your 70s, prevention is the key to sustaining health and vitality. Follow this simple guide to maintain go...
30 Jun, 2012, 09.23 AM IST
- MCA's early warning system detects 160 corporate frauds
After Rs 10Kcr Satyam scam, Ministry of Corporate Affairs had developed an early warning system to detect frauds. Facts on India's IT indus...
28 Feb, 2010, 08.05 PM IST