cardiovascular disease

Rising Temperatures Lead to Increased Cardiovascular Risk: Health Experts Warn

As India grapples with an intense heatwave, health experts are raising concerns about the heightened risks faced by cardiovascular patients due to prolonged sun exposure. The soaring temperatures are not just uncomfortable; they can be deadly, especially for individuals with pre-existing heart conditions. In an interview with a media source,...

Research Highlights Elevated Hospitalization Risks for Heart, Lung Diseases Due to Air Pollution

Two large US studies published in The BMJ have linked hospitalisation for severe heart and lung disorders to both short- and long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution. All of the findings point to the lack of a safe threshold for lung and heart health. The Global Burden...