– Foil photo A new study on sweeteners has raised alarm bells regarding human health. According to recent research from the Cleveland Clinic, the use of the sweetener xylitol can cause blood clots and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. A sweetener called xylitol is also used in products such as toothpaste and…
UN Women published its fourth Gender Alert since the war began eight months ago, which examines the immense challenges these organizations face while also highlighting their commitment to save lives. The series of reports document how the lives of women and girls have deteriorated across sectors such as food security, shelter, health and safety. Barely…
London: A new study warns that xylitol, a chemical used for artificial sweeteners, may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. According to media reports, a study published in the ‘European Heart Journal’ has shown that high blood xylitol levels increase the risk of heart attack, stroke or other heart problems within three years….
London: Fish oil supplements are considered an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, but a recent study suggests that this is not entirely true. According to media reports, a study published in the journal BML Medicine suggests that regular use of fish oil supplements may increase the risk of stroke and irregular heartbeat even…
Claims on social media that yoga or breathing exercises can prevent heart attacks have been proven bogus. In a conversation with GeoFactCheck, cardiologists rejected claims that yoga or breathing exercises can prevent heart attacks. Cardiologists said that this claim is neither correct nor scientifically proven. Cardiologists said that if a person experiences chest pain, he…
New York: A new study has revealed that when a person is in a state of anger, the risk of heart diseases increases significantly. According to media reports, in a recent study, researchers found that anger constricts blood vessels in an unhealthy way, increasing the risk of heart disease. “If you’re a person who’s angry…
A new study has found that people with heart disease consume more than twice the recommended daily amount of sodium, regardless of their socioeconomic status. The study, conducted on people with heart disease, was presented at the American College of Cardiology’s annual scientific session earlier this month. Lead author of the study, Elsie Kodjo, said…
—File photo Medical experts have concluded from the results of a new study that e-cigarettes (vaping) can endanger heart health. America was hit by an outbreak in the summer of 2019, with US health officials claiming that 68 people died and more than 2,800 were hospitalized during the outbreak. According to ‘Science Alert’, the most…
20% of children die due to lack of timely treatment and 80% of children remain healthy with treatment, Professor Sohail Bangash. Photo: File Every year more than 70 thousand children are born suffering from heart diseases in Pakistan, while the biggest heart disease in children is having a hole in their heart. All over Sindh,…
Boston: A recent study found that genetically predisposed individuals have an increased risk of heart attack after experiencing stressful situations. According to media reports, American researchers have found that people whose stress is linked to their genetics are 34 percent more likely to have a heart attack after adverse conditions. The researchers also found that…
