Climbing 50 steps a day can cut heart disease risks

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Climbing 50 steps a day can cut heart disease risks

Forget walking 10,000 or 7,000 steps a day. Taking at least 50 steps climbing stairs daily could significantly slash your risk of heart disease, according to a new study. The study from Tulane University in Louisiana in the US, published in the jo..
Surgeons perform second pig heart transplant, trying to save a dying man

Surgeons have transplanted a pig’s heart into a dying man in a bid to prolong his life – only the second patient to ever undergo such an experimental feat. Two days later, the man was cracking jokes and able to sit in a chair, Maryland do..
Avoiding salt in meals may cut heart attack by 20%

Eating a salt-free diet can reduce your risk of cardiovascular diseases like heart attack and stroke by almost a fifth, finds a study. According to the study, led by researchers from the Kyungpook National University Hospital in South Korea, peopl..
QRCS Launches New Little Hearts Medical Convoy in Iraq

Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has deployed a volunteering medical delegation to Iraqi Kurdistan, to implement a new medical convoy under the "Little Hearts" program. The five-day project involves performing cardiac catheterization pr..
Sitting for Long Periods Increases Risk of Heart Disease, Obesity

The German Federal Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) warned of the danger of sitting for long periods of time on health, as it raises the risk of cardiovascular disease, and increases the risk of obesity and diabetes. The institut..
Abesq Doha Hotel & Residences is now open in the heart of Downtown Doha

Abesq Doha Hotel & Residences managed by IHG Hotels & Resorts opens its doors on unveiling a fusion of Qatari heritage and avant-garde modern design in the heart of Downtown Doha. Sebastian Thomas, Hotel Manager Abesq Doha Hotel & Resi..
Dubai Desert Safari The Ultimate Adventure in the Heart of Arabia

Are you planning a trip to Dubai and looking for an unforgettable experience? Look no further than the Dubai Desert Safari. This thrilling adv...
Moderna hopes to offer new vaccines for cancer, heart disease by 2030

Moderna hopes to offer a new set of life-saving vaccines targeting cancer, heart disease and other conditions by 2030, a spokesperson for the company told CNBC on Monday. The spokesperson confirmed remarks Moderna’s chief medical offic..
Qatar University study links shisha smoking to high risk of heart diseases

A recent study conducted by Qatar University (QU) researchers has revealed a connection between smoking shisha and an increased risk of heart disease in adults living in Qatar. The QU study team analysed data from Qatar Biobank (QBB) of over 1,000..

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