heart disease

Heart disease treatment too Dhaka-centric

In Bangladesh, cardiovascular disease treatment is predominantly Dhaka centric and is prohibitively expensive. Patients have to either come to the capital or remain untreated, said experts.

Eat, sleep, move, repeat: The lazy person’s guide to cardiac health

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the idea of changing your lifestyle drastically for the sake of your cardiac health. However, the path to improved cardiac wellbeing is often made up of tiny, consistent steps.

Actor Mukul Siraj hospitalised

Actor Mukul Siraj is currently being treated for heart disease at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). Actress Urmila Kaur confirmed his hospitalisation, stating, "Mukul bhai was admitted to BSMMU last night."

12 foods that unclog arteries

Clogged arteries are the first step towards coronary diseases. A poor diet, a sedentary lifestyle, obesity and smoking, among plenty of other factors, can all cause poor heart health. A healthy heart ensures a long, healthy life and here are 12 foods to incorporate into your life that can help with achieving that.

Cardiovascular diseases: A rising concern for young people

“I never imagined that I would have a heart problem.”

Women in Cardiology: Where are we now?

When it comes to choosing a career, women are traditionally thought to be only eligible for a few professions. Cardiology is one such area where women’s involvement is less noticeable than that of men.

Heart treatment still Dhaka-centric

Seventy-year-old Abul Khaer, a resident of Nabinagar in Brahmanbaria, felt chest pain at midnight recently. His family waited till morning before taking him to a private hospital in Homna upazila of Cumilla, a two-hour drive from their home.

Khaleda’s life at risk if not sent abroad for urgent medical treatment: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has temporarily recovered from heart problems after stenting.

Coronary heart disease – things you must know

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death globally. Study shows that with certain precautions, one can significantly lower the risk of having a heart attack. A description of the causes, symptoms, preventive measures and other important facts about heart diseases has been provided below.

May 17, 2022
May 17, 2022

5 foods that help to control hypertension

Hypertension is just another name for high blood pressure. As we all know, high blood pressure leads to multiple health problems, namely heart diseases, and increased chances of stroke.

March 27, 2018
March 27, 2018

Long-term antibiotic consumption can increase heart disease

New US research suggests that women who take antibiotics over a longer period of time may have an increased risk of death from heart disease and other causes.

January 19, 2018
January 19, 2018

Obesity, overweight multiplies risk of cancer and heart disease, especially in women

New European research has found that being overweight or obese exponentially increases the chance of suffering from heart disease or cancer, with the risk even greater for women than men.

December 5, 2017
December 5, 2017

Does living near a busy road have an effect on heart health?

A new US study has found that living near a busy road is associated with peripheral artery disease and high blood pressure in those already at high risk for heart disease, adding to the growing body of research that highlights the dangers of traffic-related air pollution.

November 15, 2017
November 15, 2017

Eating variety of nuts linked to lower heart disease risk

People who regularly snack on a variety of nuts may face a lower risk of heart disease than people who don't, says the largest study of its kind. .

September 1, 2015
September 1, 2015

Living in Canada: How immigrants suffer from heart disease

A groundbreaking new study finds that recent immigrants have a 30 per cent lower rate of major heart problems, such as heart attacks and strokes, than long-term residents, but that gap shrinks the longer they spend in Canada.

June 23, 2015
June 23, 2015

Bangladesh at high risk of heart diseases: Report

People in seven South Asian countries including Bangladesh have a higher risk of heart disease at an early age than any other ethnic group.

June 17, 2015
June 17, 2015

Cleaner air would save two million lives a year: study

Cleaner air worldwide will save two million lives a year and not only in the most polluted countries, a study finds.

May 23, 2015
May 23, 2015

Heart failure victims require depression counselling

People with heart failure must be screened for signs of depression and offered counselling, scientists say.

March 3, 2015
March 3, 2015

Regular coffee drinkers have 'cleaner' arteries

Drinking a few cups of coffee a day may help people avoid clogged arteries - a known risk factor for heart disease

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