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Indian Express
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Daily Briefing: US hopes India's response to Pak won't lead to ‘broader regional conflict'; Amaravati takes shape; Raid 2 movie review
Good morning, Do you think everything in life requires a scientific justification — from your carefully curated diet and the number of books on your bookshelf to alcohol consumption? Then, we have something for you in store! What if I tell you that you can now fully immerse yourself in that old glass of wine without bothering about your health? Yes, you heard me right. A recent study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology finds that drinking the odd glass of champagne — presumably, any sparkling wine — is among the 'non-clinical factors' that can help prevent sudden cardiac arrest. This revelation, however, is one of confusion, as well as hope. 🚨 Big Story The United States Friday conveyed its understanding of India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack, with Vice-President J D Vance saying his country hopes it will not lead to a 'broader regional conflict' — and that the US expects Islamabad to 'cooperate' with New Delhi to 'hunt down' terrorists 'sometimes operating from their soil'. Vance and his family were in India on a four-day visit when the attack — the worst since Pulwama in 2019 — took place in J&K on April 22, killing 26 people. Fallout: Stepping up its ante against Pakistan, India intends to speak with all multilateral development banks (MDBs) to oppose providing funds and loans to the neighbouring country in the wake of the terror attack. The move to directly approach MDBs, including the World Bank, the IMF, and the Asian Development Bank, is part of the government's broader efforts to curb financial flows that aid Pakistan to fund terror activities. Cross-over: On Friday, about 27 Pakistani nationals stranded at the Attari-Wagah border following the expiry of the Indian deadline for them to leave the country crossed over via the Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Amritsar. Pakistan, meanwhile, announced it would continue to allow the use of the Wagah border crossing for its citizens stranded in India. From our Opinion pages: Tilak Devasher delves into the shifting attitude of India towards Pakistan in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack. He writes: 'What Pahalgam demonstrated is that the pain India had inflicted on Pakistan after the Uri and Pulwama attacks did not last long. Hence, for Pahalgam, the pain has to be long-term and decisive. As the PM articulated ominously, the consequences will be unimaginable.' ⚡ Only in Express The masterplan for a new capital city of Andhra Pradesh has been dusted off, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has declared its intent to build a 'grand city,' and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has 'relaunched' Amaravati. According to a top government source, the larger plan is that by 2047, Amaravati will join Singapore, Shanghai, New York, and London as one of the 'premier global cities.' As work on the Andhra Capital gets off the ground, a city takes shape amid hopes and anxieties. Hot LoC: Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along several sectors at the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border for the eighth consecutive night on Thursday. These violations represent the most intensive breakdown of the ceasefire since the Indian and Pakistani Directorates General of Military Operations (DGMOs) renewed it through a joint statement in February 2021. How did the India-Pakistan ceasefire originate and evolve? What do ceasefire violations in times of cries indicate? We explain. ✍️ Express Opinion In our Opinion section today, Praveen Chakravarty sheds light on the lessons the Centre could learn from Telangana's latest SEEEPC survey, as the Modi government plans to conduct a nationwide caste census. He underlines: 'If the very purpose of embarking on a caste census is to gather insights into social disparities and craft policies based on data and evidence, then the quality and accuracy of the information collected in the exercise are key.' 🍿 Movie Review Wondering what to watch this weekend? Well, we've got you covered! Seven years after the OG Raid, Ajay Devgn-starrer Raid 2 hit the screens near you this Friday. Shubhra Gupta, in her review, writes: 'The film is wrapped in such a strong whiff of sameness — massive castle-like bastion guarded by lathi-wearing goons, convoys of official cars criss-crossing large empty spaces, heavy dialogue delivery, blaring background music — that the first half comes off entirely superfluous: why take so much time in a set-up when we know Amay and his habits already?' That's all for today. Have a lovely weekend! Business As Usual by E P Unny
New York Post
29-04-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Cheers! This alcoholic drink can help prevent sudden cardiac arrest — and it's not red wine
Talk about a bubbly breakthrough. Your next toast could be to your ticker, because researchers say that drinking the right boozy beverage can help save your life. 3 New research suggests this boozy beverage can have protective benefits to your heart. lovelyday12 – A new study suggests that regularly drinking champagne and/or white wine could lower your risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) — a serious condition that claims the lives of over 436,000 Americans each year. The study, which was published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, identified 56 modifiable risk factors for SCA, based on the data of over 500,000 people. Researchers suggest that 40% to 63% of cases of sudden cardiac arrest could be prevented by changing just a few of these factors. Apart from drinking champagne and white wine, some other factors that have protective benefits to your heart include eating more fruit, maintaining a healthy BMI, staying upbeat and being well-educated. Meanwhile, high blood pressure, poor sleep, sedentary behavior, smoking and excess fat — particularly around the arm – were found to increase the risk of SCA. 'All previous studies investigating the risk factors of SCA were hypothesis-driven and focused on a limited number of candidate exposure factors grounded in prior knowledge or theoretical frameworks,' said lead author Huihuan Luo, a PhD candidate at Fudan University in China. 3 A new study suggests that regularly drinking champagne and/or white wine could lower your risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Getty Images 'We conducted an exposome-wide association study, which examines the relationship between a wide range of environmental exposures and health outcomes. 'The study found significant associations between various modifiable factors and SCA, with lifestyle changes being the most impactful in preventing cases.' 'One of the study's most intriguing findings is the cardioprotective effect associated with champagne and white wine consumption, questioning long-held assumptions about the specificity of red wine's cardioprotective properties,' said Nicholas Grubic from the University of Toronto in Canada and Dakota Gustafson from Queen's University in Ontario, Canada. 'Research on the underlying mechanisms remains unclear, but these findings reinforce the idea that the benefits of moderate alcohol consumption may be more complex than previously assumed.' 3 In general, booze has become quite the controversial subject in the health sphere. Ellbuny – The new research comes on the heels of a recent study that casts doubt on the long-held belief that red wine is actually 'healthier' than white. That study suggests that drinking white wine significantly increases the risk of skin cancer — especially in women — although researchers note that the effect could be correlational rather than causational. In general, booze has become quite the controversial subject in the health sphere. On one hand, the surgeon general has warned that any amount of alcohol increases the risk of several cancers. On the other hand, recent research supports the idea that moderate alcohol intake is beneficial to brain health, possibly because alcohol plays a role in one of the other risk factors — social connectedness — thereby potentially outweighing the physical health hazards. And new studies such as this one suggest a small glass of bubbly can serve as a little warrior for your heart. As a rule of thumb, drinking booze is 'likely safe if you have one or less drinks a day if you have no heart problems, but alcohol intake increases blood pressure, triglycerides, atrial fibrillation and — in higher doses — is a direct toxin to the heart, so much so we have a phrase in cardiology — alcohol cardiomyopathy,' cardiologist Dr. Evan Levine told The Post. Alcohol cardiomyopathy is a heart condition caused specifically by chronic heavy alcohol consumption — and it can be fatal.
Telegraph
29-04-2025
- Health
- Telegraph
Champagne ‘protects' heart from cardiac arrest
Champagne and white wine 'protect' the heart from cardiac arrest, new research has suggested. Experts found that drinking wine, eating more fruit and keeping slim were all linked to a lower risk of a sudden cardiac arrest. Some 30,000 Britons each year suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (which is different from a heart attack). This occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating, and emergency resuscitation is required to start it again. Researchers said thousands of people could prevent it by tackling health and lifestyle issues, as they identified 56 risk factors. But an 'intriguing' finding of the research was that champagne and white wine seemed to produce a 'protective effect' on the heart. The research team, led by Fudan University in Shanghai, China, found that a higher consumption of white wine, more fruit, a consistent positive mood, maintaining a healthy weight and keeping blood pressure under control all seemed to protect against a cardiac arrest. People who were more educated also seemed less prone to cardiac arrest, the study, published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, suggested. Poor sleep patterns and a lack of exercise could be detrimental. No 'fed-up feelings' The study identified 56 risk factors associated with sudden cardiac arrest and found up to 63 per cent of cases might be avoidable if people changed unhealthy habits. It looked at 502,094 middle-aged to older people included in the UK Biobank's data. Of these, 3,147 people suffered sudden cardiac arrest during an average follow-up period of 13.8 years. The authors concluded that between 40 per cent and 63 per cent of sudden cardiac arrest cases may be avoidable when looking at all 56 risk factors, which included lifestyle factors, socio-economic status, and the local environment, such as exposure to air pollution. For lifestyle factors, researchers found that a higher consumption of champagne and/or white wine and fruit intake protected against cardiac arrest, while 'fed-up' feelings, high body mass indexes (BMIs) and arm fat mass, high blood pressure, and lower education level all increased the risk. It found that the risk for regular champagne and white wine drinkers was about 30 per cent lower. Dr Huihuan Luo, the lead investigator from Fudan University, said: 'The study found significant associations between various modifiable factors and sudden cardiac arrest, with lifestyle changes being the most impactful in preventing cases.' 'More complex than previously assumed' In an accompanying editorial, Nicholas Grubic, from the University of Toronto, and Dakota Gustafson, from Queen's University in Ontario, said: 'One of the study's most intriguing findings is the cardioprotective effect associated with champagne and white wine consumption, questioning long-held assumptions about the specificity of red wine's cardioprotective properties. 'Research on the underlying mechanisms remains unclear, but these findings reinforce the idea that the benefits of moderate alcohol consumption may be more complex than previously assumed.' Previous research has found that the polyphenols found in wine, which have typically been associated with red wine, can play a role in lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease. These antioxidants can be found in all types of wine but are lower in white varieties. Despite this, the research suggests they may help to protect the body's heart. Experts believe the antioxidants found in alcoholic drinks can help to protect the heart and other body cells as well as the brain, with some researchers suggesting it can ward off dementia. However, the research, which found a link rather than cause, has not taken into account the other potential harms that alcohol can cause or whether there is a net benefit to having a glass of wine.
The Guardian
29-04-2025
- Health
- The Guardian
Drinking champagne could reduce risk of sudden cardiac arrest, study suggests
Drinking champagne, eating more fruit, staying slim and maintaining a positive outlook on life could help reduce the risk of a sudden cardiac arrest, the world's first study of its kind suggests. Millions of people worldwide die every year after experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), when the heart stops pumping blood around the body without warning. They are caused by a dangerous abnormal heart rhythm, when the electrical system in the heart is not working properly. Without immediate treatment such as CPR, those affected will die. The study identified 56 non-clinical risk factors associated with SCA, spanning lifestyle, physical measures, psychosocial factors, socioeconomic status and the local environment. It found compelling evidence that addressing these things could prevent a large number of cases. Researchers found that factors such as higher consumption of champagne and white wine, increased fruit intake, along with maintaining a positive mood, weight management, blood pressure control and improved education, may serve as important protective factors. They concluded that between 40% and 63% of sudden cardiac arrest cases could be avoidable when looking at all 56 risk factors. Their findings were published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology. The study's co-investigator Renjie Chen of Fudan University in Shanghai said: 'To our knowledge, this is the first study that comprehensively investigated the associations between non-clinical modifiable risk factors and SCA incidence. We were surprised by the large proportion (40%-63%) of SCA cases that could be prevented by improving unfavourable profiles.' Researchers studied more than 500,000 people using data from the UK Biobank. Of those tracked, 3,147 people suffered SCAs during a typical follow-up period of 14 years. The study's lead investigator, Huihuan Luo, also from Fudan University, said: 'All previous studies investigating the risk factors of SCA were hypothesis-driven and focused on a limited number of candidate exposure factors grounded in prior knowledge or theoretical frameworks. 'We conducted an exposome-wide association study, which examines the relationship between a wide range of environmental exposures and health outcomes using UK Biobank data, followed by Mendelian randomisation to assess causal relationships. 'The study found significant associations between various modifiable factors and SCA, with lifestyle changes being the most impactful in preventing cases.' Eliminating the worst third of the 56 risk factors suggested 40% of SCA cases could be prevented, according to the study. This increased to 63% SCA prevention if the worst two-thirds of the risk factors were eliminated. In a linked editorial, Nicholas Grubic from the University of Toronto in Canada, and Dakota Gustafson from Queen's University in Ontario, Canada, said: 'One of the study's most intriguing findings is the cardioprotective effect associated with champagne and white wine consumption, questioning long-held assumptions about the specificity of red wine's cardioprotective properties. Sign up to First Edition Our morning email breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what's happening and why it matters after newsletter promotion 'Research on the underlying mechanisms remains unclear, but these findings reinforce the idea that the benefits of moderate alcohol consumption may be more complex than previously assumed.' The suggestion that champagne and white wine may be helpful also conflict with existing advice. The British Heart Foundation says lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of SCAs. These include cutting down on alcohol, quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet, taking medications and following treatments from your doctor, as well as being physically active. To reduce the 'immense burden' SCAs put on health systems, population-wide strategies that prioritise prevention are required, Grubic and Gustafson wrote. But while shifting from responding to SCAs to preventing them may seem straightforward, doing so would be far more complex in practice, they said. They said: 'The multifactorial nature of these events – often influenced by a combination of genetic predispositions, underlying cardiovascular conditions, environmental triggers, and lifestyle factors – poses significant challenges for healthcare professionals and policymakers.'
Scottish Sun
29-04-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Alcoholic drink which is good for your heart & cuts your cardiac arrest risk revealed
CHAMPAGNE and wine are good for your heart, according to a study that claims they reduce the risk of a cardiac arrest. Drinkers have cause for celebration as boffins reckon bubbly has a 'cardioprotective effect'. 2 Champagne and wine are good for your heart, according to a study that claims they reduce the risk of a cardiac arrest Credit: Getty 2 More than 30,000 people per year suffer a cardiac arrest when their heart suddenly stops beating It adds to years of controversial evidence that suggests a little booze might do us good. Scientists at Fudan University in Shanghai listed consumption of white wine or champagne as a habit that could reduce the risk of a cardiac arrest. More than 30,000 people per year suffer a cardiac arrest when their heart suddenly stops beating. The chance of survival if you are not already in a hospital is less than 10 per cent. The new study used medical records from half a million Brits and estimated up to 63 per cent of cardiac arrests could be prevented with healthier lifestyles. Study author Dr Huihuan Luo said eating more fruit, staying slim and maintaining healthy blood pressure and good mental health were top ways to reduce the risk. In addition, consuming champagne or red or white wine appeared to reduce the risk by around 30 per cent. Writing in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Dr Luo said: 'Our results suggested that consumption of certain types of alcohol, such as red and white wine, might protect against sudden cardiac death.' About eight in 10 adults in the UK regularly drink alcohol and white wine is one of the most popular orders. Past studies suggest that a potent antioxidant in red wine grapes – resveratrol – may be good for heart and brain health. I tested best-selling celeb wines… winner was a dreamy, satin-like rosé while loser was a rustic £6 red that's rough around the edges Commenting on the study, Nick Grubic of the University of Toronto, said: 'One of the study's most intriguing findings is the protective effect associated with champagne and white wine. 'Numerous studies have supported the theory that moderate alcohol consumption may have a negative correlation with cardiovascular risk. 'Traditionally, red wine has been attributed with these benefits owing to its high polyphenol content, particularly resveratrol. 'However, white wine and champagne may also have cardiovascular advantages. 'The underlying mechanisms remain unclear but these findings reinforce the idea that the benefits of moderate alcohol consumption may be more complex than previously assumed.'
