Monday, November 13 2023

Air pollution: Deep breathing exercises to keep lungs healthy - Health shots

The transition from summer to winter and the onset of festivities always lead to higher air pollution levels. People who suffer from asthma and other respiratory conditions especially face the burden… [+3962 chars]

Heart benefits not solely due to weight loss: Drug maker Novo on its popular Wegovy obesity treatment - WION

Leading global healthcare firm Novo Nordisk on Saturday (Nov 12) said that the cardiovascular benefits of its immensely popular obesity treatment, Wegovy, were not solely attributable to the process … [+2238 chars]

Natural language processing for adjudication of heart failure in a multicenter clinical trial - EurekAlert

About The Study: This secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial validated a natural language processing model developed within a single healthcare system to identify heart failure hospitaliza… [+1377 chars]

Reducing Sodium Intake Significantly Lowered Blood Pressure in as Little as One Week, Reports AHA 2023 Late-Breaking Science Abstract - Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology

November 11, 2023 Results of a randomized trial presented today at the American Heart Associations Scientific Sessions 2023 (AHA 2023), which compared the effects of high-sodium and low-sodium diets … [+7479 chars]

Superfood Amla: 7 benefits of Indian gooseberry - India TV News

Amla benefits: Amla also known as Indian gooseberry is no less than a superfood. There are many benefits about which people are unaware. Often people either eat Amla whole or they also use Amla juice… [+1938 chars]

World Pneumonia Day 2023: Theme, Quotes, Posters, and Images - The Quint FIT

1. We can fight pneumonia, breath by breath! Let's spread awareness and save lives on World Pneumonia Day. 2. On the auspicious World Pneumonia Day let's come together and work to make sure no child… [+526 chars]

Breast cancer: Empowering through education, early detection - Hindustan Times

Breast cancer is the most common cancer seen in Indian women and accounts for 14% of all cancers diagnosed in women. It is reported that every four minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in… [+5427 chars]

Bihar registers 197new dengue cases - Times of India

Who was Sam Manekshaw, the Indian Army Officer Vicky Kaushal is playing in Sam Bahadur?

Is semaglutide hard on the liver? - TickerTV News

Is semaglutide hard on the liver? Semaglutide, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, has gained significant attention in recent years due to its effectiveness in lowering blood sugar levels an… [+2334 chars]

GMC B'la to mark 'World Diabetes Day' with free consultation camp - Rising Kashmir

Baramulla, November 11: Department of Biochemistry at Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla is set to commemorate World Diabetes Day 2023 with a free diabetes investigation cum consultation camp… [+1754 chars]

Mind-Body Link Exposed: Unraveling the Physical Costs of Mental Disorders - SciTechDaily

A comprehensive study by Anglia Ruskin University and the University of Cambridge found that psychiatric patients are significantly more likely to suffer from multiple physical health conditions, emp… [+3281 chars]

In MI With Anemia, Results May Favor Liberal Transfusion: MINT - Medscape

In patients with myocardial infarction (MI) and anemia, a "liberal" red blood cell (RBC) transfusion strategy did not significantly reduce the risk of recurrent MI or death within 30 days compared wi… [+11097 chars]

When the bite is worse than the bark - Deccan Herald

As kids, we were always warned against running around dogs, or approaching them when they were eating, sleeping, nursing or were too old and sick. If we did and got bitten, it was squarely our fault,… [+462 chars]

Tuberculosis in Omaha: Westview YMCA had active case. 500 kids exposed - USA TODAY

Officials in Nebraska are testing more than 500 children and staff at an Omaha area YMCA drop-in daycare center for possible exposure to tuberculosis after a case at the site prompted a public health… [+4654 chars]

High blood pressure? Reducing salt in your diet may be as effective as a common drug, study finds - CBS News

Want to lower your blood pressure? Cutting back on salt in your diet could help do just that — and according to new research, for many people it may be as effective as taking a common blood pressure … [+2135 chars]

Cutting 1 teaspoon of salt works as well as blood pressure meds, study finds - CNN

Sign up for CNNs Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life. Cutting 1 teaspoon of salt from… [+6384 chars]

Angioplasty Finally Proven Beneficial in Stable Angina: ORBITA-2 - Medscape

PHILADELPHIA Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) reduces angina frequency, increases exercise capacity, and improves quality of life, result… [+6412 chars]

These 8 habits may help you live longer - KTLA Los Angeles

Aging is inevitable, but you might be able to slow down the process with some healthy lifestyle changes.  That’s according to a new study presented Monday at the American Heart Society’s Scientific … [+3436 chars]

First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval - Fox News

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday announced its approval of Ixchiq, the first chikungunya vaccine . The vaccine, which is made by Valneva, is approved for anyone age 18 and ol… [+4285 chars]

Pune reports first case of Zika virus this year - The Indian Express

Pune reported its first case of Zika virus infection this year in a 64-year-old woman from Yerawada.The woman had symptoms like fever and severe joint pain and was admitted to Jehangir hospital on No… [+2597 chars]