That eating black beans, peas and other legumes helps reduce the

A new study says that infectious viruses increase the risk of heart attacks

It is a familiar experience for the tippler. You have one too many drinks, which include strong beers, and every thing turns fuzzy, the room begins to spin and soon you are flat on the floor. Though

A new drug that improves the survival of diabetics with heart problems

New research suggests that diminished pain perception may be a symptom of hypertension. Using mechanical, electrical and temperature stimulation, Christopher France, a psychologist at Ohio University

Hydrogenated fat, also called trans fatty acids, are used by the food industry to increase shelf life and flavour in a wide variety of products, including french fries, crackers, cookies and snack

a recent study has shown alarming

nearly 50 per cent of Calcutta's population may risk developing cardio-vascular diseases due to high carbonate content in drinking water, says a study. A B Dasgupta, member of the West Bengal

Contrary to popular belief that red wine is more cardio-protective than white wine or beer, a study suggests that all of them have equal presumptive health benefits. Gary Friedman and his colleagues

A recent study has confirmed the link between pollution and heart attacks. Researchers at St George's Hospital Medical School, London, say one in 50 heart attacks reported at hospitals in London may