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Research reveals heart attacks most common on this day of the week; details inside

According to study, between 2013-18, doctors at Belfast Health, Social Care Trust and the Royal College of Surgeons analysed data specimen of 10,528 patients admitted with the most serious heart attack

Sushmita Sen's cardiologist on her heart attack: 'She is blessed that she came in at the right time and right place'

While talking to ETimes, the senior doctor noted that Sen's high physical activity helped in ensuring that the damage was limited. "Sushmita is blessed that she came in at the right time and right place," he further added.

Brazilian baby born with 6-cm-long 'pseudo tail' successfully operated upon; read details

A medical journal provides a detailed case of a Brazilian girl born with a tail

Watch: This California-based startup is making 'chicken' with real chicken cells and is safe to consume

The company claims to have made safe-to-eat chicken without killing any animal

Billions still exposed to toxic industrial fat responsible for 500,000 premature deaths, says WHO

Although 43 countries with combined populations of 2.8 billion people have now implemented best-practice policies, most of the world remains unprotected

Non-infectious diseases cause 'early' death in Pakistan

Five non-communicable diseases — ischaemic heart disease, stroke, congenital defects, cirrhosis, and chronic kidney disease — were among the 10 leading causes of early deaths in the impoverished Islamic nation

New technique to increase lung capacity, oxygen levels in body amid Covid spike

Lung capacity shows how much air one's lungs can hold. The experts have also noted that improved breathing can enhance physical endurance by boosting respiratory health

Are the young dying of heart attack due to COVID-19?

"During our study, we couldn't detect viral particles in the cardiac tissues of COVID-19 patients, but what we found was tissue changes associated with DNA damage and repair,"

From improving cognitive functions to weight loss: Five health benefits of eating walnuts regularly

A serving of seven walnuts can have around 185 calories, 2.5 grams of monounsaturated fat, 1.7 gram of saturated fat, and 4.3 grams of protein. It also includes carbohydrates, fibre, and sugar in certain amounts. They are also high in omega-3 fatty acids

World Patient Safety Day 2022: History, theme and significance

World Patient Safety Day is marked worldwide on September 17 in a bid to raise awareness regarding the safety of patients.The WHO aims to encourage individuals to commit their lives towards making healthcare safe and reducing patient harm through this day