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Gallstone disease a risk factor of type 2 diabetes

Although stone disease has been associated with insulin resistance, its impact on the risk of type 2 diabetes is lacking. Using data from a prospective cohort study [European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC)-Postdam], German researchers have established that the presence of gallstones, but not kidney stones, is a … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

Increasing the talent pool is the key to expand the healthcare industry

Singapore has established itself as a tertiary medical destination in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. One of the Singapore’s biggest private healthcare providers is Parkway Group Healthcare Pte Ltd, which operates three of premier healthcare providers: East Shore, Gleneagles and Mount Elizabeth Hospitals. Recently Mr. Kamaljeet Singh Gill, the Chief … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

Eat meat sensibly during holidays

A sensible diet is one that contains a wide variety of foods which includes protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and fats. Plan your meals properly during Eid holidays. Delicious meat dishes (especially made of beef and mutton) are one of the essential food items during this time. But it is wise … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

Group recommends easier test to diagnose diabetes

A simple blood test that indicates average blood sugar levels over the past several weeks is the best way to diagnose diabetes, and doctors can abandon older, clumsier tests, diabetes experts said.

The A1C test, which does not require fasting, is the best and easiest way to diagnose diabetes, the American … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

10 Essential Health Tips

“He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything.” -Arabian Proverb

1. Move More
Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

Red meat: How bad it is!

Although, red meat is an important support of our diet, people have suspected for some time that high levels of red and processed meat increase the risk of lot of complicated diseases. But how far it is true? Are all types of red meats bad? Is there any open secret?

Recent … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

How to keep your kidneys fit

We all have 2 kidneys. Main job of kidneys is to clean our blood. Our kidneys process about 200 liters of blood every day and excrete metabolic waste products through urine. In addition, kidneys also help us control our fluid, salt and acid-base balance, control blood pressure, strengthen bone and … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

Blood pressure control key for diabetic pregnancy

Intensive control of high blood pressure (hypertension) leads to improved pregnancy outcomes in women with type 1 diabetes and kidney disease, Danish researchers report in the journal Diabetes Care.

“Diabetic women with kidney involvement have an increased risk of complications in pregnancy leading to preterm delivery,” lead investigator Dr. Lene Ringholm … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

How much water we should drink?

Dr Rubaiul MurshedWater for good health is an idea that goes back centuries. It is an old belief that an average person should drink at least ‘8 glasses of water’ a day.

A lot of people believe that drinking water throughout the day can cure many diseases. But the ‘8 glasses … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

Deadly game of artificial sweetener

Many people are not aware of the sour tastes of artificial sweeteners. Some switch from one dangerous artificial sweetener (aspartame) to another (e.g. sucralose or acesulfame-k).

In fact, these sweeteners marketed as Equal, Nutrasweet, Canderal etc. were not approved until early eighties. They were also denied approval for use in soft … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]