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Can 10,000 steps a day protect your heart? Experts weigh in

Can 10,000 steps a day protect your heart? Experts weigh in

Walking 10,000 steps a day can improve blood pressure control, reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and enhance cardiovascular fitness. It also helps with weight reduction, strengthens muscles and bones, and improves general well-being, claims Dr. Gautam

24 February,2026 09:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Australia leads first trial of gene editing therapy to halve bad cholesterol

Australia leads first trial of gene editing therapy to halve bad cholesterol

The trial tested CTX310, a one-time CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing therapy that uses fat-based particles to carry CRISPR editing tools into the liver, switching off the ANGPTL3 gene

11 November,2025 03:21 PM IST | Melbourne
Waist-to-height ratio more accurate in predicting heart disease risk than BMI

Waist-to-height ratio more accurate in predicting heart disease risk than BMI

A new study showed that the ratio of a person's waist measurement compared to their height is more reliable than body mass index (BMI) at predicting the risk

05 November,2025 12:59 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Strokes are one of the top five causes of death in India, say experts

Strokes are one of the top five causes of death in India, say experts

A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is suddenly blocked or when a blood vessel bursts. The brain can’t store oxygen, so every minute of delay leads to the death of brain cells

29 October,2025 06:02 PM IST | Mumbai | Kaveri Amin

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