American Heart Association officials say kidney disease is part of a constellation of chronic health conditions that include cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. They have presented a newly defined cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome that adds kidney disease to the connection. Experts say the CKM definition can improve prevention, intervention, and treatment through more integrated […]
Shehnaaz Gill was admitted to the hospital due to a food infection, as she disclosed during an Instagram Live session on Monday night. The actress, who recently starred in the movie Thank You For Coming, was shown resting in her hospital bed with a drip attached to her hand. Despite her illness, Shehnaaz reassured her […]
Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv announces a blood drive in its lobby today between 12 noon and 8 p.m. Donors with blood type O are in particular demand. Magen David Adom blood services will have donation stations open around the country today. Those interested in donating can check locations and times on the MDA website.
A research team from the School of Public Health in LKS Faculty of Medicine, of The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), reviewed large-scale meta-data covering more than 4.4 million people, and concluded that red meat consumption is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes. For example, a 50 g/day […]
A 20-year-old woman presented to our clinic with midsternal chest pain radiating to the left arm. History. The patient had a history of Down syndrome and ventricular septal defect (VSD). She reported having intermittent chest pain for several months for which she had been seen by a cardiologist with suspicion of pericarditis. She did not […]
Numbness, tingling, or pins and needles can sometimes be a sign of something serious. Numbness or tingling sensations in the legs, though often innocuous, can sometimes be indicative of underlying health issues. It’s crucial to discern the cause, particularly if these sensations persist or spread to other body areas. Dr. Anthony Geraci, director of the […]
The supervised sites are expected to save lives. New York City’s recent authorization of two safe injection sites marks a significant milestone in the ongoing battle against drug addiction and overdose deaths. These sites, officially opened in East Harlem and Washington Heights on November 30, are groundbreaking in the United States, and they represent a […]
In the realm of holistic oral care, the practice of oil pulling has captured the attention of many seeking alternative methods to improve their dental hygiene. Rooted in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, a traditional system of medicine originating from India, oil pulling entails swishing edible oils like coconut oil, sesame oil, or sunflower oil […]
Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, and those who do smoke are on average smoking less, according to a new study. Over the past few decades, the landscape of smoking habits among U.S. adults has undergone a remarkable transformation, heralding positive changes for public health. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical […]
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has recently organised a three-day workshop on “Surveillance and Investigation of Healthcare-Associated Infections”, with the participation of about 85 healthcare professionals, infection control specialists, lab technicians, doctors, and other governmental, semi-governmental and private health institutions. The workshop, which was held by the MoPH Infection Control and Prevention […]