WHO adds air pollution to dementia risk factors, says up to 45% of cases may be preventedNew World Health Organization guidelines highlight preventing dementia through lifestyle changes. Addressing factors like air pollution and...
17 Jul, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
My wife and I declared diabetes in our health insurance policy. Will it cover new illnesses too?ET Wealth Reader's Query: My wife and I have had a floater health insurance policy for over four years. We declared diabetes as a pre-exist...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
AHA-ACC Cholesterol Guidelines 2026: There is a health advisory for everyone above 19. Follow these heart rules to protect your lifeAHA ACC Cholesterol Guidelines 2026: New global heart health guidance from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardi...
16 Mar, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
New daily pill could slash Cholesterol for patients who don’t respond to Statins, study findsA new pill called Enlicitide may help people who don’t get results from statins. The drug showed big drops in bad cholesterol in early test...
13 Nov, 2025, 12.31 AM IST
High cholesterol? Ayurveda’s isabgol could slash your LDL, but only if you follow the right dosage; Full guide insideIsabgol, a natural fibre, aids digestion and reduces cholesterol. Studies show regular intake lowers LDL cholesterol. The FDA recognizes it...
23 Sep, 2025, 11.49 AM IST
Experts release guideline on managing fatty liver disease, recommend these small things for 30% fat reductionModerate-to-vigorous-intensity exercises like brisk walking, cycling, and jogging for 150-240 minutes weekly can reduce liver fat by 30%. R...
03 Mar, 2025, 04.01 PM IST
Women's heart disease risks: Why preventive medications should start in 30sA recent study suggests that women's cardiovascular risks and need for preventive medications should be evaluated in their 30s rather than ...
31 Aug, 2024, 02.32 PM IST
At over 10 cr, India’s diabetic population is surging, yet the country lags behind in prescribing new medicinesPriya Rao experienced confusion and worry after fainting and receiving different diabetic medications from two doctors. The first doctor fo...
11 Aug, 2024, 09.37 AM 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
Debunking dairy myths: Are low-fat products really healthier options?While long-standing recommendations advise opting for low-fat or fat-free versions to reduce saturated fat intake, recent research suggests...
11 Dec, 2023, 08.50 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
Should you to a switch a low-carb diet to help your heart health?A high-fat Mediterranean style diet entails eating fewer highly processed carbs & sugary foods and focusing on fruits, vegetables.
12 Oct, 2021, 03.06 PM IST
Eating low-carb, high-fat diet is good for you. Here's whyEating a diet low in carbohydrates and higher in fats may be beneficial for your cardiovascular health if you are overweight.
12 Oct, 2021, 02.26 PM IST
Forget nanobots, healthcare shows some disturbing trendsTechnology to treat illness and fix our body may be at highest levels ever, but healthcare has some fundamental problems.
17 Sep, 2016, 12.30 PM IST
New US norms on statins to help Indian drug firmsCholesterol-reducing drugs worth nearly $15 billion (Rs 92,000 crore) were sold in the US in the year to September 2013, Bakhru wrote in hi...
01 Jan, 2014, 04.06 AM IST
- Cholesterol drugmakers brace for competition
The makers of cholesterol drugs are promoting their products ahead of a major change that is expected to trigger more competition in the ma...
21 Jun, 2006, 12.40 AM IST