In 1991, 3 doctors died in duty rooms; people blamed inactivity, ghee & coconut oil, but Apollo's Dr Prathap C Reddy says centuries-old famine may have altered genes

Source: The Times of India· Trending Desk· August 19, 2026
In 1991, 3 doctors died in duty rooms; people blamed inactivity, ghee & coconut oil, but Apollo's Dr Prathap C Reddy says centuries-old famine may have altered genes

In 1991, the deaths of three Indian doctors from heart-related problems sparked concerns about the rising risk of cardiac issues among young Indians. Apollo Hospitals Chairman Dr Prathap C Reddy said South Asians may be genetically predisposed to heart attack…

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