Tag: health care
Elderly Beware
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Anti-cholinergics, a commonly prescribed group of drugs, may cause elderly people to "slow down" in their daily physical activities, said Padma Shri and Dr B C...
A slight move is all that matters
INVC,,Delhi,,Middle-aged women who move around more in their daily life have lower levels of intra-abdominal fat, a risk factor for heart disease, said Padma Shri &...
Quantity and Frequency of Drinking Influence Mortality Risk
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Somrasa or Shiva’s drink is not beneficial for all....
24th IS World TB Day Messages on Tuberculosis
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Heart Care Foundation of India today released messages on TB on the coming World TB day. Dr. K.K. Aggarwal, Padma Shri and Dr B...
Communication the best answer in improving patient doctor relationship
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Inaugurating a daylong conference eMedinewS Revisiting 2011, Dr. A.K. Agarwal, President Delhi Medical Council, Chief Guest for the function, said that as per the proposed...
Have Leg Artery Blockages? Walk on a Treadmill
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A planned program of walking is good for people with blockage of leg blood vessels called peripheral arterial disease (PAD) said Padma Shri &...
Hookah As Bad As Smoking
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An hour of puffs from a hookah packs the same carbon monoxide punch as a pack-a-day cigarette habit, said Padma Shri & Dr. B.C. Roy...
Blood pressure measurement may detect proneness to heart attack
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The ankle-brachial index (ABI), a simple, non–invasive 10-minute test that should be incorporated into a routine physical exam for diagnosing peripheral arterial disease in...
Smoking in pregnancy can harm the thyroid
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Smoking while pregnant can damage both the mother's and the baby's thyroid functions, said Padma Shri & Dr. B.C. Roy National Awardee, Dr. KK...
Have Leg Artery Blockages: Walk on a Treadmill
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Delhi,,
Planned program of walking is good for people with the leg blood-vessel blockage called peripheral arterial disease (PAD) said Padma Shri & Dr. B.C....