Celebrities: hypertension
Air pollution ups diabetes, hypertension risk in African-American women
Exposure to nitrogen oxides in air causes increased risk of type 2 diabetes and hypertension in African-American women, a new study has revealed. Researchers from the Slone Epidemiology Centre (SEC) at Boston University assessed the risks of incident hypertension and diabetes associated with exposure to nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM2.5) in a cohort [...]
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Cases of high BP, diabetes abound in Delhi slums
Fresh government findings have revealed diabetes and hypertension which, so far, were considered to be modern day, urban lifestyle diseases, could be ailing the poor with alarming frequency. One in every five slum dwellers in Delhi screened by Health officials since last month have been found suffering from hypertension, and one in 10 from diabetes. [...]
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Cases of high BP, diabetes abound in Delhi slums
Fresh government findings have revealed diabetes and hypertension which, so far, were considered to be modern day, urban lifestyle diseases, could be ailing the poor with alarming frequency. One in every five slum dwellers in Delhi screened by Health officials since last month have been found suffering from hypertension, and one in 10 from diabetes. [...]
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Diabetic diet can be daunting
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What should I eat with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol? All the advice I get tells me what I cannot eat — no potatoes, no bread, no crackers, no cereal, no fruit. Since breakfast is the most important meal of the day, I don’t know what to eat. [...]
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Grizz Chapman gets new lease on life with kidney transplant
Grizz Chapmen, the 30’s Rock star, has a new zest for life after receiving a kidney transplant following his kidney failure diagnosis.
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Chocolate may help deal with high blood pressure
Study has revealed that consumption of chocolate coupled with daily routine of moderate physical workout like swimming for half an hour or brisk walking can significantly prove out to be beneficial when it comes to dealing with high blood pressure.
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Low calcium content in post-menopausal women triggers health problems
Lower consumption of calcium during the early years of life may lead to increased risk of several health problems during the post menopausal phase.
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Dark chocolate may cure liver disorders
Recent study suggests that intake of cocoa rich dark chocolate may help deal with high blood pressure and liver damage.
