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Salt Reduction Policies Could Help Health Costs

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Researchers estimate a 10 percent cut in salt could save millions worldwide from heart disease

By Robert Preidt

HealthDay Reporter

TUESDAY, Jan. 10, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Government-supported policies to reduce people’s salt consumption are highly cost-effective worldwide, a new study reports.

“We know that excess dietary salt causes…

High Blood Pressure Increasing Worldwide

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TUESDAY, Jan. 10, 2017 (HealthDay News) — As the number of people around the world with elevated or high blood pressure increases, so do the number of deaths linked to this “silent killer,” a new study contends.

An international analysis of nearly 9 million people states that the rate of high blood pressure (hypertension) and elevated blood pressure (prehypertension) jumped between 1990…

Setting up a new hospital

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In a country which has an increasing tax regime yet completely lacks in providing adequate and quality healthcare or medical security to its citizens, private hospitals are the only alternative left for a huge chunk of the population both rural and urban.

At present, healthcare in India suffers from under regulation subjecting the populace to poor quality of treatment,…

'Chemo Brain' and Breast Cancer Survivors

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By Kathleen Doheny

HealthDay Reporter

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11, 2017 (HealthDay News) — “Chemo brain” — the mental fog common after breast cancer treatment — can persist for six months, new research shows.

The finding comes from one of the largest studies to date to look at chemotherapy-related thinking problems that plague many women treated for breast cancer. Those problems can…

Government-Backed Salt Reduction Efforts Could Deliver Big Health Pay Day

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TUESDAY, Jan. 10, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Government-supported policies to reduce people’s salt consumption are highly cost-effective worldwide, a new study reports.

“We know that excess dietary salt causes hundreds of thousands of cardiovascular deaths each year,” said study senior author Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian. He’s dean of Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and…

Medical students want the government to increase PG seats

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

by Paneeni Sharma

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Bhopal: The role of modern medicine and medical education for the humanity has been very important. Many of the unfathomable opportunities, which were once thought to be unachievable, or the diseases, which were once thought to be incurable, are no more a problem to the mankind. But in…

Poverty's Impact on A Child's Mental Health

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MONDAY, Jan. 9, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Growing up in poverty exposes children to greater levels of stress, which can lead to psychological problems later in life, a new study suggests.

Researchers at Cornell University reported that kids who grow up poor are more likely to have reduced short-term spatial memory. The study also reported that such kids seem to be more prone to antisocial and…

How 9 Health Experts Stick to Their Resolutions

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If you’re gearing up for a new year — and a “new you” — in 2017, you’re in good company. Even top health experts admit they want to take better care of their bodies and minds. Wondering how they stay on track? You’re in luck. We asked nine experts, from doctors to dietitians, how they stay motivated to achieve their New Year’s resolutions. Here are their…

Special Diet May Be Boon for Kids with Crohn's, Colitis

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MONDAY, Jan. 9, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Children with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis may be able to achieve relief without medications by eating a special diet, a small study suggests.

The diet includes non-processed foods, such as fruits, vegetables, meats and nuts. Over 12 weeks, the diet appeared to ease all signs of these inflammatory bowel diseases in eight of the 10 affected…

Healthy Habits You Should Give Yourself Credit For

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It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the changes you want to make in the new year, from eating right to moving more. But if you take a step back and look at your day-to-day actions, you may realize you’re already making a lot of healthy choices. While there’s always room for improvement, if you can check off these basic habits, you’re on the right road to a…

Timely Tips for Safe Snow Removal

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By Mary Elizabeth Dallas

Saturday, January 7, 2017

SATURDAY, Jan. 7, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Snow looks beautiful while it’s falling, but each year thousands of Americans are hurt while shoveling or clearing the white stuff.

Folks who are usually sedentary are at particular risk for injuries associated with bending…

How to Exfoliate Safely and Give Your Skin a Healthy Glow

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SUNDAY, Jan. 8, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Many skin care products promise to improve appearance by exfoliating — or removing dead cells — from the skin’s outer layer.

But sometimes, exfoliating can do more harm than good, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).

“For some people, exfoliation can actually make their skin worse with increased redness or acne breakouts,” said Dr.…

Scientists Identify New Organ in Body

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Jan. 4, 2017 — Scientists say they’ve identified a new organ in the body — a swath of tissue dubbed the mesentery that connects the intestine to the abdomen and holds everything in place.

For years, anatomical experts have thought the organ was composed of several different segments of tissue, as opposed to being one single structure, according to Discovermagazine. Since…

Heartburn Drugs May Raise Risk of Stomach Infections

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THURSDAY, Jan. 5, 2017 (HealthDay News) — People who take heartburn drugs such as Prilosec and Nexium may be at increased risk of two potentially serious gut infections, a new study suggests.

The study, of nearly 565,000 adults, found those on certain heartburn drugs had higher risks of infection with C. difficile and Campylobacter bacteria.

Both bugs cause abdominal pain and diarrhea, but…

Immune System Reboots During Sleep

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Study found levels of T-cells dropped three hours after falling asleep, came back up later

By Robert Preidt

HealthDay Reporter

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 4, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Researchers say they’ve gained new insight into how the immune system restores itself during sleep.

Blood samples were taken from 14 healthy young men, average age 25, when they slept…