Chest pain is one of the most frightening symptoms a person can experience. But here's the problem—many people assume it's "just acidity." Every year, thousands of people delay seeking medical attention because they believe their chest discomfort is caused by gas or indigestion. Unfortunately, every minute lost during a heart attack means more damage to the heart muscle. Cardiologists often say: "Time is Muscle." The sooner a heart attack is diagnosed and treated, the greater the chance of...

High triglycerides are becoming increasingly common among Indians. Yet, many people still believe that eating too much fat is the main reason their triglyceride levels are high. The truth is quite different. In most cases, excess sugar, refined carbohydrates, sedentary lifestyle, and insulin resistance play a much bigger role than dietary fat alone. Your liver converts excess sugar into triglycerides, which then circulate in your bloodstream. If left unmanaged, high triglycerides can silently...