Soft vs. Hard Plaque in your arteries: Leading cardiologist explains which one is more dangerous

Soft and hard plaque are two different forms of fatty build-up inside your arteries, and both can quietly damage your heart over many years. The risk of heart attack becomes higher when soft plaque develops because it tends to rupture, but hard calcified plaque indicates prolonged disease progression, which reduces blood flow. Jeremy London, MD,…

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Damien Martyn placed in induced coma as he battles meningitis: Understanding the condition, causes and treatment options

Cricket legend Damien Martyn is put into an induced coma as he fights the killer disease meningitis. Martyn was rushed to Brisbane hospital in a serious condition after falling ill on boxing day. According to a Daily Mail report, sources said “it is hoped that the 54-year-old can be brought out of the coma over…

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Simplest way to cut stroke risk is by reducing salt in food |

Rising numbers of young Indians are grappling with hypertension, largely stemming from modern lifestyle choices such as excessive stress, sedentary habits, and a diet high in salt. This health hazard often goes unnoticed, setting the stage for potentially grave consequences. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is now increasingly being diagnosed in Indians in their 20s…

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7 Electrolyte drinks that keep you hydrated, energised, and aid faster recovery |

Hydration is vital for overall health, physical activity, and quick recovery, where water alone may not be enough, especially in cases of heavy exercise, hot weather, and illness. But electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium help maintain hydration levels and facilitate proper muscle function. Sports drinks are popular, though they are commonly loaded…

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Passenger carves name on an IndiGo flight window; Internet reacts strongly |

While some travellers are obsessed with leaving their marks on world-famous cultural landmarks, an IndiGo traveller left their name etched on the flight window, leaving the Internet shocked! Yes, we are not kidding. Someone literally carved their name into the airplane’s window pane mid-flight and no one noticed the misconduct. A Reddit user (r/Coconaad) shared…

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