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Kidney health: 5 everyday habits that can damage kidneys in women after 40, according to a US-based physician |

Dr. John Valentine highlights five everyday habits that can silently damage kidneys after age 40. These include regular ibuprofen use, insufficient water intake, excessive protein consumption, frequent urination, and holding urine. He warns these practices can lead to irreversible kidney damage and lifelong dialysis. Remember prevention is cure. Take a look. In the United States,…

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Gajar halwa and gajak on autopilot? It’s time to pause and put heart health back at the centre of winter eating, warns physician

It’s finally that time of the year! Winters in North India come with a distinct mood altogether. The atmosphere is cold, the quilt is all the more cozy, and the food table transforms into a procession of all sorts of delicacies: gajar ka halwa, butter chicken, sizzling pakode, revdi, and gajak. The catch is that…

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Heart attack emergency: Physician lists 3 medicines that may reduce heart damage risk before help arrives |

A heart attack rarely announces itself. It often strikes at home, at work, or on the road. Medical research has repeatedly shown that the first 30–60 minutes after symptom onset, often called the golden hour, are critical in determining how much heart muscle can be saved and whether a patient survives without long-term complications. In…

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In a long-distance relationship with your family physician? Why it may not work |

A new Canadian study reveals that living far from a family physician negatively impacts healthcare access and utilization. Patients over 30 km away are more likely to use emergency rooms for non-urgent issues and less likely to receive preventive screenings. Researchers suggest policy reforms should ensure primary care is within 30 km of patients’ homes….

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