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Singapore's AI ambitions: How the city-state is keeping up in an arms race dominated by the U.S. and China

Collaboration between government and industry has made Singapore a competitive player in AI—and a "digital Switzerland" in the superpower rivalry.

Fortune · Jul 29, 2024

World Hypertension Day: Is 140/ 90 mmHg blood pressure normal?

Very often we are advised not to worry about a marginal rise in blood pressure. For example, 140/90, which is a common reading of blood pressure these days, is assumed to be normal. But is it true? Is it okay to not do anything about it?

The Times of India · May 17, 2024

How to control resistant hypertension, the rebellious form of high BP

Resistant hypertension is a condition where blood pressure remains persistently elevated despite treatment with three or more antihypertensive medications. Complications of resistant hypertension include an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes.

The Times of India · Jan 1, 2024

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How excessive salt intake can impact heart: Experts suggest healthier alternatives

The amount of dietary salt (sodium chloride) consumed is an important determinant of blood pressure levels of hypertension and overall cardiovascular risk, says the World Health Organisation (WHO) and recommends having less than 5 grams of salt per day. The reason why salt-induced health complications are rising these days is…

The Times of India · Aug 29, 2023

Aspirin for heart attack: The right way to consume it and precautions to note

A new study, presented recently at the ESC Congress 2023 has found that at the two-year follow-up, those who had stopped taking aspirin had a 29% higher likelihood of a recurrent heart attack, stroke, or death; at 4-year follow up the risk increased to 40%.

The Times of India · Aug 24, 2023

Nitesh Pandey's death due to cardiac arrest brings attention to why premature deaths due to this heart condition are on the rise

Nitesh Pandey, a known face in movies and TV series, passed away due to cardiac arrest on Wednesday at 2 am. He was 51.

The Times of India · May 24, 2023

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