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POSTED December 4, 2011 - 13:45 | POSTED BY Neharika Sabharwal

Fruits, veggies may cut stroke risk -- study

High intake of antioxidants, found in fruits and vegetables, reduces the risk of stroke in women, regardless of whether they have a history of cardiovascular disease, claims a new study.

According to researchers, antioxidants protect the body from harmful free radicals (the main cause of cell damage) and reduce inflammation that can trigger heart problems, stroke and other diseases.

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POSTED November 14, 2011 - 12:46 | POSTED BY Jyoti Pal

Sugar-sweetened beverages raise women’s heart risk -- study

Sugary drinks may not only lead to weight gain and obesity, but also raise heart disease risk, findings of a new study suggest.

The study, presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions annual meeting being held in Orlando, Fla., suggests that women who sip in two or more sugar-sweetened drinks a day run a h

POSTED September 30, 2011 - 11:36 | POSTED BY Jyoti Pal

Tiny blood vessels may help heart attack survivors

The heart maintains it own ‘back-up system’ that comes into operation if main arteries get blocked, scientists have found.

According to the findings of a new study conducted by the researchers at the University College London, tiny blood vessels in a series, called the coronary collaterals, act as the natural ‘back-up sys

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