Doctors have called on workplaces to ban sales of sugary drinks after research showed that removing them from cafes, canteens and vending machines helped reduce peoples waistlines and improve their health. Researchers monitored more than 200 staff at the University of California in San Francisco and its associated hospital after a ban was introduced in 2015. Before the ban, the participating staff consumed on average more than a litre of sugary drinks daily, but 10 months later had slashed their intake by nearly half Continue reading →

MANILA- The Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday it was mulling on proposing higher excise taxes on salty food such as processed meat and instant noodles to dissuade the public from eating unhealthy food. Eating too much salty food makes one prone to diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, a leading cause of deaths in the Philippines, and kidney conditions, Health Undersecretary Eric Domingo told reporters. Continue reading →

Millions of Canadians living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be going without critical testing from their primary care practitioners that would give them a good idea of the severity of the disease so they could intervene earlier with more appropriate care, according to a new study. Its a problem, said Aminu Bello, an associate professor of medicine at the University of Alberta and lead author of the study. It's not that primary care physicians are negligent, but this is an area we need to focus on because its critical. Continue reading →

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Surgeries of children with heart defects to commence shortly at NICVD Tando Muhammad Khan TANDO MUHAMMAD KHAN: Senior PPP MNA Syed Naveed Qamar pledged to provide Rs 15 to 20 million within a couple of weeks for the establishment of a pediatric surgical theater and a Central Sterilization Department (CSD) at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) Satellite Center at Tando Muhammad Khan, saying within a few weeks, children with congenital heart diseases from entire lower Sindh would be operated there. We dont want to put any more financial burden on the Sindh government so we have arrange the funds from the production bonus of petroleum companies operating in the Tando Muhammad Khan. Within a couple of weeks, a cheque amounting to Rs Continue reading →

Though juice is enjoyed around the world, its a controversial beverage. When it comes to its healthiness, many people are divided. Some argue that its too high in sugar, while others champion its high nutrient content. Continue reading →

Congenital Heart Disease market research report provides the details about Industry Chain structure, Market Competition, Market Size & Share, SWOT Analysis, Technology, Cost, Raw Materials, Consumer Preference, Development & Trends, Regional Forecast, Company & Profile and Product & Service. Congenital Heart Disease market research report also gives information on the Trade Overview, Policy, Regional Market, Production Development, Sales, Regional Trade, Business Operation Data, Market Features, Investment Opportunity, Investment Calculation and other important aspect of the industry. Continue reading →

New Delhi/Bengaluru: Parvati Manjesh set out to meet friends at an open-air bar in south Bengalurus Bannerghatta Road on Monday night, a day after Diwali. Wed wanted to sit outdoors, but with all the smoke from fireworks, we were forced to move indoors," said the 39-year-old financial analyst. I thought people had changed their minds about crackers, but the noise and smoke was far more on Monday than on Sunday." At moderate", Bengalurus air is nowhere as bad as Delhis severe", but its residents could feel the burning sensation of smoke in their throats on Monday Continue reading →

Rice is a food item that is a popular part of every cuisine. Continue reading →