Tag: American Heart Association
Mothers who breastfeed have a healthier heart
Breastfeeding may help improve heart health of mothers
Studies have long claimed the benefits of breastfeeding for babies, resulting in lower risk for asthma, obesity...
Demystifying LDL and HDL – the bad and good cholesterol
They clog your arteries and make your heart vulnerable. But not all cholesterol is bad. Medibulletin takes you through bad and good cholesterol
The terms...
E-cigarettes linked to higher risk of stroke, heart attack
E-cigarettes are associated with higher risk of stroke, heart attack or angina and coronary heart disease
E-cigarettes increase your odds of having a stroke, heart...
Coronary calcium levels can predict heart attack risk
Coronary calcium level is a better predictor of blocked coronary arteries at risk for a heart attack
Testing a patient's coronary calcium levels is a...
Gum disease may make blood pressure drugs less effective
Study shows that good oral health ensures hypertension patients respond better to medicines
Hypertensive? Your teeth may be an indicator how well you will respond...
Diet rich in fish, fruits & nuts lowers stroke risk
Mediterranean diet can lower stroke risk, especially in women.Fruits and nuts are the key to keeping stroke away. And some fish.
One of the largest...
Poison or superfood? Why coconut oil is creating such a buzz
Harvard professor's claim about coconut oil being "pure poison" has angered many IndiansLast month, claims by Dr Karin Michels, a Harvard professor that coconut...
Check blood pressure at home for better control
Home based blood pressure monitoring also saves medical costs, found a studyThat small box with a digital display that measures blood pressure without the...
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Hand hygiene initiative reduces hospital infections in Australia
The National Hand Hygiene Initiative reduced infections in 132 hospitals in the country
Since its implementation in 2009, the National Australian Hand Hygiene Initiative (NHHI)...
Hotels, homestays can give you drug resistant bacteria to carry home
Study presented at ECCMID warns that a hotel or a private accommodation like a homestay is associated with higher risk of exposure to a...
Petting zoos harbour highly virulent drug-resistant bacteria
Petting zoos could transmit highly virulent drug-resistant bacteria to visitors, especially children
New research shows that petting zoos can create a diverse reservoir of multidrug...
