An ongoing pilot scheme for chronic disease screening could help save HK$2.7 billion (US$344 million) in medical expenses if 200,000 people join, Hong Kong authorities have said, with hepatitis B set to be included later. The Health Bureau said on Tuesday that the project would turn into a co-care “platform” and cover more diseases after…
New research reveals that eating kombu seaweed daily may help Japanese men lose body fat and improve their gut bacteria, without affecting thyroid health or causing adverse effects. Effects of Daily Kombu (Laminaria japonica) Intake on Body Composition, Blood Pressure, and Fecal Microbiota in Healthy Adult Japanese: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study. Image Credit: boommaval / Shutterstock In…
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often called a silent killer, it can quietly pave the way for serious health issues, including heart disease and other chronic conditions. Managing blood pressure is essential for long-term health and well-being. Observed every year on May 17, World Hypertension Day aims to raise awareness about the risks associated…
High blood pressure affects one in three adults in the UK and is a leading cause of coronary heart disease and stroke. But, there are ways to manage and reduce the condition through your diet. Doctors often recommend eating less salt to help lower blood pressure, which also has links to chronic kidney disease, heart…
Discover how managing five key cardiovascular risk factors before age 50 can dramatically extend your healthy years—this global study reveals how small changes now can have life-changing effects later. Study: Global Effect of Cardiovascular Risk Factors on Lifetime Estimates. Image Credit: Orawan Pattarawimonchai / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine,…
Keeping children healthy can be a big job. From the day their children are born, parents ferry them to and from medical offices, getting their immune systems boosted, teeth cleaned, eyes checked and stuffy noses decongested. But experts say there is one body part parents and healthcare professionals may be overlooking: the heart. Paediatrician Dr…
This is the 56th instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers and stories of hope. If you unwound all the blood vessels inside the body and measured their length, you might be surprised at the distance they covered: 96,560km (60,000 miles), with 644km of them…
KUTV — Getting regular checkups that focus on preventive care can help you stay well. They can also help you catch certain conditions early, potentially helping you live a healthier and longer life. Dr. Son Nguyen came into the Fresh Living studio to give Kaime Stroot some heart health tips. Important heart disease facts and…
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — As we head into February, doctors are reminding patients about the importance of taking care of their heart. With February being American Heart Month, it brings awareness of not only living a healthy lifestyle but to having more heart defibrillators in public areas. We spoke with Dr. Ashfaq Turk from…
When Dr Ian K. Smith is not writing books about healthy living, or penning novels, you might find him walking around his favourite city, Paris. He loves the French capital because, among its many charms, he says it is one of the easiest places in the world to meet one’s daily step count. “Walking is…