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This Morning: Dr Chris reveals grapefruit can affect statins Too much “bad” cholesterol in the body can lead to life-threatening conditions. Yet, the use of statins can reduce it by up to 50 percent with high doses. Do note there may be risks associated with strong medication. The cholesterol charity Heart UK noted: “Side effects […]
This Morning: Dr Chris reveals grapefruit can affect statins Statins work by reducing the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL cholesterol is a waxy substance that builds up on the walls of your arteries, a process known as atherosclerosis. By reducing LDL cholesterol, you can reduce this build-up and ward off […]
The Beverly Hills community is mourning the loss of plastic surgeon Dr. Payman Simoni, who died on Friday after contracting COVID-19 from a patient. He was 50. According to reports, Simoni was wearing a mask when he performed a lip injection procedure on a female patient last month. Her temperature was taken prior to the appointment. […]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have purchased small devices called pulse oximeters for use in their home—based on well-intentioned recommendations from health care providers and the media. Pulse oximeters are devices, usually placed on a person’s finger, used to noninvasively measure oxygen levels in the blood. Clinics and hospitals, for example, use them regularly […]
This Morning: Dr Ranj discusses treatments for hair loss Hair loss is a problem that many men and women face today. According to recent studies, hair loss is found in as many as 70 percent of men, and in women, who are considered less likely to have this problem. Statistics show otherwise with about 30 percent of women face or […]
High cholesterol: Nutritionist reveals top prevention tips The arteries are responsible for carrying blood away from the heart, so if it becomes narrow due to a process known as atherosclerosis (the build-up of fats and cholesterols), then your life could be on the line. Cholesterol plaques can cause heart disease, certified WebMD, which can rupture […]
Doctor says coronavirus ‘will get worse before it gets better’ Coronavirus cases are soaring across the UK due to a mutated and highly transmissible strain of the virus. Schools have now closed and a third lockdown is in place in England in a bid to stem the spread of Covid-19 and ease pressures on hospitals. […]
Most patients with mild symptoms of COVID-19 lose their sense of taste and smell but tend to recover it quickly, according to findings from a new study. The study, published in the Journal of Internal Medicine on Tuesday, analyzed the loss of smell (with which sense of taste is commonly associated) in 2,581 COVID patients from […]
An accident, such as falling on a ski slope, usually requires an X-ray examination of the injured limb and a trip to the nearest hospital or emergency clinic. In the near future, imaging services can be brought closer to the patient. Researchers in Oulu are currently developing a compact X-ray imaging device that even the […]
Lara Logan is reflecting on the panic attacks she faced after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012. The South African journalist, who now hosts Lara Logan Has No Agenda on Fox Nation, opened up in a new interview with SurvivorNet about experiencing her first panic attack shortly after learning of her stage 2 breast […]