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Hypertension And Maternal Mortality: How Preeclampsia Puts Mothers At Risk
High blood pressure during pregnancy can lead to preeclampsia, a serious condition that raises risks of maternal death and foetal complications. Experts explain warning signs, risks, and why early detection is critical for safe pregnancies.
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How Often Should You Get Tested For STIs? A Doctor Explains
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that more than 1 million curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired every day worldwide in people 15-49 years old, the majority of which are asymptomatic.
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Dengue vs Malaria: Ludhiana Reports Both, Do You Know Which Symptoms To Watch Out For?
Dengue and malaria cases have been recorded in Ludhiana. Here is how each of these vector-borne diseases exhibits symptoms and why you need to know them to seek timely medical treatment.
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NASA’s Artemis 2 Astronauts Take Control of the Ship, Perform Key Tests Ahead of Earth Return
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission is currently moving towards the Earth after the successful lunar flyby. The astronauts were given some time off on Tuesday to recover after spending hours observing and making notes about the lunar surface. On Wednesday, the crew was back to conducting tests, including demonstrating manual piloting of the Orion spacecraft...
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Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) vs HbA1c: Which Test Is More Reliable For Diagnosing Diabetes?
Experts now recommend a combined and individualised approach, considering risk factors such as age, symptoms, family history, and other related conditions to determine which test to administer.
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Are Annual Health Checkups Enough To Detect Lifestyle Diseases?
Annual health checkups provide a snapshot but may miss early signs of lifestyle diseases developing gradually over the year.
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Jaundice In Newborns: Why Is It So Common? Doctor Explains
Bilirubin normally passes through the liver and is excreted in bile, but when this process is disrupted, it can accumulate in the blood, resulting in jaundice.
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Are There Any Symptoms Of High Cholesterol? See When To Get Tested
High cholesterol itself typically doesn't have noticeable symptoms. A blood test is the only way to find out if you have it.
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This Is Exactly Why You Must Combat Insulin Resistance Immediately
If the pancreas can no longer manage high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), significant, long-term health issues can arise.
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Samsung Enables Blood Pressure Monitoring on Some Galaxy Watch Models in the US; Watch 9 Development Tipped
Samsung has introduced blood pressure monitoring for select Galaxy Watch models in the US via the Samsung Health Monitor app. The feature lets users track systolic and diastolic readings along with heart rate, and requires regular calibration with an upper-arm monitor. It adds to existing health tools such as ECG and sleep apnea detection. Separate...
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Hypertension And Maternal Mortality: How Preeclampsia Puts Mothers At Risk
High blood pressure during pregnancy can lead to preeclampsia, a serious condition that raises risks of maternal death and foetal complications. Experts explain warning signs, risks, and why early detection is critical for safe pregnancies.
-
How Often Should You Get Tested For STIs? A Doctor Explains
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that more than 1 million curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired every day worldwide in people 15-49 years old, the majority of which are asymptomatic.
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Dengue vs Malaria: Ludhiana Reports Both, Do You Know Which Symptoms To Watch Out For?
Dengue and malaria cases have been recorded in Ludhiana. Here is how each of these vector-borne diseases exhibits symptoms and why you need to know them to seek timely medical treatment.
-
NASA’s Artemis 2 Astronauts Take Control of the Ship, Perform Key Tests Ahead of Earth Return
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission is currently moving towards the Earth after the successful lunar flyby. The astronauts were given some time off on Tuesday to recover after spending hours observing and making notes about the lunar surface. On Wednesday, the crew was back to conducting tests, including demonstrating manual piloting of the Orion spacecraft...
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Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) vs HbA1c: Which Test Is More Reliable For Diagnosing Diabetes?
Experts now recommend a combined and individualised approach, considering risk factors such as age, symptoms, family history, and other related conditions to determine which test to administer.
-
Are Annual Health Checkups Enough To Detect Lifestyle Diseases?
Annual health checkups provide a snapshot but may miss early signs of lifestyle diseases developing gradually over the year.
-
Jaundice In Newborns: Why Is It So Common? Doctor Explains
Bilirubin normally passes through the liver and is excreted in bile, but when this process is disrupted, it can accumulate in the blood, resulting in jaundice.
-
Are There Any Symptoms Of High Cholesterol? See When To Get Tested
High cholesterol itself typically doesn't have noticeable symptoms. A blood test is the only way to find out if you have it.
-
This Is Exactly Why You Must Combat Insulin Resistance Immediately
If the pancreas can no longer manage high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), significant, long-term health issues can arise.
-
Samsung Enables Blood Pressure Monitoring on Some Galaxy Watch Models in the US; Watch 9 Development Tipped
Samsung has introduced blood pressure monitoring for select Galaxy Watch models in the US via the Samsung Health Monitor app. The feature lets users track systolic and diastolic readings along with heart rate, and requires regular calibration with an upper-arm monitor. It adds to existing health tools such as ECG and sleep apnea detection. Separate...
