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
![Scientists' new 'biological BMI' could give a more precise picture of metabolic health Scientists' new 'biological BMI' could give a more precise picture of metabolic health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61679909194_BMI.jpg)
Scientists' new 'biological BMI' could give a more precise picture of metabolic health
This index claims to provide a more precise picture of a person's metabolic health by taking into account additional data.
Sun Apr 02 2023
![Research reveals even more advantages of following the Mediterranean diet Research reveals even more advantages of following the Mediterranean diet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41679468373_DIET.jpg)
Research reveals even more advantages of following the Mediterranean diet
If you're not already a convert of the Mediterranean diet, these studies should help convince you.
Wed Mar 22 2023
![Avocados may cut the risk of heart disease Avocados may cut the risk of heart disease](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41649237858_avocadoes.jpg)
Avocados may cut the risk of heart disease
It is equally important to eat less salt, food and drinks containing high amounts of free sugars and fatty foods.
Wed Apr 06 2022
![Why vaping may not cut the risk of cardiovascular disease Why vaping may not cut the risk of cardiovascular disease](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61610262502_VAPING.jpg)
Why vaping may not cut the risk of cardiovascular disease
Vaping while still smoking regular cigarettes may not cut risk of cardiovascular disease.
Sun Jan 10 2021
![COVID-19 updates: Global death toll surpasses 1 million - WHO COVID-19 updates: Global death toll surpasses 1 million - WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71601112060_COVID.jpg)
COVID-19 updates: Global death toll surpasses 1 million - WHO
The following are the updates on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic
Wed Sep 30 2020
![Up your oat consumption to lower cholesterol suggests new study Up your oat consumption to lower cholesterol suggests new study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/81476154906_Oat.jpg)
Up your oat consumption to lower cholesterol suggests new study
New Canadian research has provided yet more evidence to suggest that eating oats can lower cholesterol levels and reduce a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Tue Oct 11 2016
![Barley can help to lower 'bad' cholesterol Barley can help to lower 'bad' cholesterol](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/41465572320_BarleyGeneric.jpg)
Barley can help to lower 'bad' cholesterol
Barley acts in a similar way to oats; it reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease linked to two types of bad cholesterol.
Fri Jun 10 2016
![Researchers recommend physical activity as 'magic bullet' in fight against obesity and cardiovascular disease Researchers recommend physical activity as 'magic bullet' in fight against obesity and cardiovascular disease](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/61463454475_ExerciseGeneric.jpg)
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
![Starting sport in our teens is the best weapon against cardiovascular disease Starting sport in our teens is the best weapon against cardiovascular disease](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/81449213571_exercise.jpg)
Starting sport in our teens is the best weapon against cardiovascular disease
Improving heart and lung capacity from adolescence onwards can help protect us from cardiovascular disease later in life.
Fri Dec 04 2015
![Peanuts may reduce risk of death, heart disease Peanuts may reduce risk of death, heart disease](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-03/41425430895_295x200.jpg)
Peanuts may reduce risk of death, heart disease
Eating peanuts, in small amounts, may reduce the risk of mortality, especially death from cardiovascular disease, a new study Monday showed.
Tue Mar 03 2015
![Peanuts may reduce risk of death, heart disease Peanuts may reduce risk of death, heart disease](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-01/41391166509_295x200.jpg)
Peanuts may reduce risk of death, heart disease
Eating peanuts, in small amounts, may reduce the risk of mortality, especially death from cardiovascular disease, a new study Monday showed.
Tue Mar 03 2015
![Obesity shortens life expectancy up to eight years: study Obesity shortens life expectancy up to eight years: study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-02/71391744069_295x200.jpg)
Obesity shortens life expectancy up to eight years: study
Obesity has potential to reduce life expectancy by up to eight years as a result of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Sat Dec 06 2014
![An apple a day reduces risk for heart disease by 40 percent: study An apple a day reduces risk for heart disease by 40 percent: study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-09/61409721066_295x200.jpg)
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
![Diet: low carb emerges victorious over low fat in comparative study Diet: low carb emerges victorious over low fat in comparative study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-09/81409673005_295x200.jpg)
Diet: low carb emerges victorious over low fat in comparative study
For weight loss and cardiovascular disease prevention, low carb is the way to go, according to researchers from Tulane University, Kaiser Permanente and Johns Hopkins University in the US.
Tue Sep 02 2014