News for 'American Stroke Association'

India's Enemies Watch Out: AK-203 Sher Roars!

India's Enemies Watch Out: AK-203 Sher Roars!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

India has successfully manufactured and test-fired its first fully indigenous AK-203 assault rifle, named 'Sher', at the Korwa facility in Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in defence self-reliance with 100 per cent Indian components.

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy: A Heart Threat

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy: A Heart Threat

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Women who experience hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) face significantly higher risks of cardiovascular complications, including heart attack, stroke, heart failure and death within five years of giving birth.

Alert! Why 120/80 BP Is Now High Risk

Alert! Why 120/80 BP Is Now High Risk

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Blood pressure management is no longer just about a number on a chart

Sports Shorts: Physicians group calls on members to reject IAAF regulations

Sports Shorts: Physicians group calls on members to reject IAAF regulations

Rediff.com3 May 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

6 Indian-Americans among Intel Science Talent Search winners

6 Indian-Americans among Intel Science Talent Search winners

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Six Indian-American students have grabbed top positions in a competition of young innovators.

WPL PIX: Delhi Capitals off the mark with big win over RCB

WPL PIX: Delhi Capitals off the mark with big win over RCB

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Playing in their opening match of the Women's Premier League, the Delhi Capitals began their season on a positive note as they handed Royal Challengers Bangalore a big defeat at the Brabourne Stadium.

India, US a vital check on China's ambitions: WSJ

India, US a vital check on China's ambitions: WSJ

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Describing it as a "spectacle in Houston", the Wall Street Journal said Trump is hoping to pick up a larger share of this growing voters bloc in 2020 than he did in 2016. Trump understands the benefit of associating with Indian Americans, whose contributions are crucial to the prosperity of both nations in the 21st century, it added.

You could have dementia if...

You could have dementia if...

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Researchers found those who had orthostatic hypotension at the beginning of the study had a 54 per cent higher risk of developing dementia

Walking 20 minutes may help fight sleep apnea

Walking 20 minutes may help fight sleep apnea

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Adding 20 minutes to a daily walk and increasing vigorous daily activity by eight minutes would be enough to achieve a lower sleep apnea risk, a study has revealed.

Sports Shorts: Verma, Rankireddy-Shetty win Hyderabad Open badminton titles

Sports Shorts: Verma, Rankireddy-Shetty win Hyderabad Open badminton titles

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Why vaping is just as bad as smoking

Why vaping is just as bad as smoking

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

E-cigarette users, according to a study, were 56 per cent more likely to have a heart attack.

14 foods that are good for your HEART

14 foods that are good for your HEART

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

These foods will help you fight hypertension and lower blood pressure, says Dr Udgeath Dhir.

30 minutes of daily exercise can cut heart failure risk

30 minutes of daily exercise can cut heart failure risk

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Regular brisk walking or biking may be enough to reduce your heart failure risk by 31 per cent.

Bardy ends Gauff's run; Bencic withdraws from US Open

Bardy ends Gauff's run; Bencic withdraws from US Open

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

American Jennifer Brady defeated compatriot Coco Gauff 6-2, 6-4 at the Top Seed Open on Saturday, earning a spot in her first WTA final.

10 Foods Good For Your Heart

10 Foods Good For Your Heart

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Consuming whole grains can reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 30 percent.

High-calorie diets make recovery hard after attack

High-calorie diets make recovery hard after attack

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'You need to apply a total health approach to maintain cardiac health.'

Sports Shorts: Kasatkina upsets Muguruza, sets up Dubai final with Svitolina

Sports Shorts: Kasatkina upsets Muguruza, sets up Dubai final with Svitolina

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.

Influential medical group in the US to attend PBD 2014

Influential medical group in the US to attend PBD 2014

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin will attend the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Delhi with an agenda to develop a plan to bring together AAPI, NGOs and the government to provide access to affordable and quality health care. Aziz Haniffa reports

Don't take Kim lightly

Don't take Kim lightly

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

'North Korea could choose to go China's way by selectively opening up the economy, but Kim does not seem enthused by the idea.' 'Getting Pyongyang to give up the nuclear programme may be the best outcome Trump can hope for at the moment,' says Vikram Johri.

Sports Shorts: Woods misses cut at Riviera after eight bogeys

Sports Shorts: Woods misses cut at Riviera after eight bogeys

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

'Modi sent a clear message to the Pakistanis'

'Modi sent a clear message to the Pakistanis'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

'... to Imran Khan, that there's not going to be any mediation of any meaningful sort given his (Modi's) special relationship with Trump.'

Soccer: Spalletti named Napoli coach as Gattuso's successor

Soccer: Spalletti named Napoli coach as Gattuso's successor

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Juventus rehire Allegri.

Tennis round-up: Yuki tames Guido Pella to enter Citi Open quarters

Tennis round-up: Yuki tames Guido Pella to enter Citi Open quarters

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Bhambri, ranked 200th, recovered from a set down and registered what turned to be an emphatic 6-7, 6-3, 6-1 win over Pella in a match that lasted for two hours and 10 minutes.

Sports Shorts: Lahiri tied 7th after flying start, Woods 14th

Sports Shorts: Lahiri tied 7th after flying start, Woods 14th

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Governments, democratically elected governments, are custodians for a short- specified time.' 'Parents don't let baby sitters decide the course of their child's future.'

Sports Shorts: Semenya athletics drama angers South Africa

Sports Shorts: Semenya athletics drama angers South Africa

Rediff.com4 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Beijing warns India about China-Pakistan axis

Beijing warns India about China-Pakistan axis

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

'It is not possible for New Delhi to take sides between Beijing and Washington.'

Sports Shorts: Platini threatens Ribery with suspension following international retirement

Sports Shorts: Platini threatens Ribery with suspension following international retirement

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

France winger Franck Ribery's decision to retire from international football after missing the World Cup could lead to a suspension from club football, UEFA president Michel Platini said on Sunday.

Pollution: Millions die young every year!

Pollution: Millions die young every year!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

India is, indeed, particularly vulnerable to this menace.

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Bharati Dutt witnessed life-changing events that shaped India on the threshold of freedom. Her memories are an account of how ordinary Indians saw India change.

'Sevak Project is a health care plan for the villagers and by the villagers'

'Sevak Project is a health care plan for the villagers and by the villagers'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

My goal is to implement the Sevak project all over India and make the villages true Gandhian villages -- self sustainable in every way, including health, says Dr Thakor Patel, head of the American Association of Physician of Indian Origin's Public Health Committee. Aziz Haniffa reports

Rahul Bajaj's quick ride back into the Licence Raj era

Rahul Bajaj's quick ride back into the Licence Raj era

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

These automotive companies were afraid of competition and made wrong accusations on grounds of safety.

COPD: 2nd biggest cause for deaths in India

COPD: 2nd biggest cause for deaths in India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

'COPD causes an economic loss of Rs 35,000 crores.' 'We cannot afford to lose such a huge amount due to one disease.' 'COPD is a non-communicable disease and that's why it remained low in priority.' 'The time is right to shift the focus to COPD as HIV/AIDS and TB are under control. 'This badly neglected disease has become the second largest cause for deaths in India.' 'It is time for us to wake up and give due importance to this disease.'

Who killed the ISRO's cryogenic engine?

Who killed the ISRO's cryogenic engine?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Rajeev Srinivasan on the disastrous after-effects of a made-up spying incident

Sports Shorts: 'Neeraj recovering without complications'

Sports Shorts: 'Neeraj recovering without complications'

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Sharapova, Djokovic ease into 3rd round

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Sharapova, Djokovic ease into 3rd round

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Novak Djokovic outclassed Finland's Jarkko Nieminen 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 to move safely into the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday.

Why is this designer painting taxis?

Why is this designer painting taxis?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Sanket Avlani started Taxi Fabric to provide a platform for young and upcoming designers who deserve a stage.

Is cholesterol really bad for your health?

Is cholesterol really bad for your health?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Cholesterol has long been associated with poor eating choices. But new US guidelines say that dietary cholesterol has very little impact on one's health.

The case of the spooky detective

The case of the spooky detective

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

'Murders happen every day. Some get correctly solved, some get incorrectly solved and some never get solved. Most of the time, nobody bothers. But if the murdered person is someone big or related to someone big, then it becomes a problem...'