Are you looking for foods that can lower your cholesterol naturally? Then the list I have for you should get you on your way. It is well-known that having a high cholesterol level is linked with heart disease and stroke. Our diet is primarily responsible for the development of high cholesterol though a large part […]
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Gallstones are usually found on a routine ultrasound scan of the abdomen. But should you worry about them? If you have been subject to a scan of the abdomen, you may notice the term ‘few gall bladder calculi’ or ‘cholelithiasis’ in your report. Fear not, these are just small gall stones in your gall bladder.
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Are you looking for foods rich in iron? Then here is a list for you. When you scour the net for iron rich foods, you often come across a list that is customised for western populations. I often get asked by my patients with anemia as to how they can increase their hemoglobin through diet.
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Are artificial sweeteners harmful? If you have been wondering about this, then article should clear up your doubts. The recent years have seen a surge in the ‘diet drinks and food’ industry. While some of us have now become aware that eating large amounts of sugar every day can be bad for health, it seems
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Caffeine has probably emerged as the ‘most addictive drug’ over the last few decades, and completely legal of course. I mean, as you are reading this article, there is a chance you are sipping a cup of coffee – either home-made or one from your local coffee shop. In India, coffee shops such as Coffee
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A treadmill test, also called a TMT (or TMT test), is a test that is performed to diagnose patients who may be suffering from a suspected heart disease. It is also called an exercise stress test. It is a commonly performed test these days. However, on some occasions other tests may need to be performed
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Have you ever woken up one morning and found that you are feeling lightheaded? Then you may have one of the problems I have discussed below. Feeling lightheaded is a common reason why people see their physician. I reckon I see about 4 to 5 patients a day with this problem. There are many reasons
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Have you ever looked down at your feet and found swollen legs? This is a common problem. Leg edema, as it is called in the medical world, is a common problem. In my daily practice, I see about 10 to 12 patients a day with leg swelling from many reasons. While some people do not
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There are many facts about heart attacks that you may have read here on my blog or elsewhere on the internet. Here are some that I think might surprise you. What Is A Heart Attack? Before I dive into these facts, let’s take a brief look at what heart attacks are. In my post about
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What is rabies? You have probably heard of this condition, right? Rabies is often associated with street dogs. However, dogs are not the only animal that causes rabies. The problem with rabies is that if it affects humans, it can potentially be lethal. Once it has taken complete effect, rabies causes death in all cases.
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