The Future Is Female: Women in Cardiology - The Heart of the Matter
What underlying factors contribute to the underrepresentation of women in cardiology, and how does gender influence the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of cardiovascular conditions? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to consultant cardiologist Dr Norazlina Mohd Yusof, clinical lead for cardiology services at Prince Court Medical Centre.
Sun Apr 14 2024
What we know about the effects of napping on health
Why is excessive sleeping damaging to health? And if that is the case, how are people supposed to catch up on lost sleep?
Sun Aug 30 2020
Thermometer breaks, mercury spills in cardiology ward
A thermometer unit broke, causing mercury to spill over at the Cardiology Ward in the Penang Hospital here today.
Sun Feb 19 2017
Researchers recommend physical activity as 'magic bullet' in fight against obesity and cardiovascular disease
A team of US researchers have declared that physical activity is the most effective way of tackling the global epidemic and cardiovascular disease, comparing its effects to a "magic bullet."
Tue May 17 2016
Waist size 'strongly predicts' heart disease risk: study
A study involving people with diabetes has shown that belly size is a stronger predictor of a dangerous kind of heart disease than body mass index, researchers said.
Mon Apr 04 2016
An apple a day reduces risk for heart disease by 40 percent: study
Daily fruit consumption reduced overall risk of death by 32 percent by comparison to non-fruit eaters.
Wed Sep 03 2014