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More women die of heart disease

More women die of heart disease
Dubai More women than men are in danger of dying of heart diseases in the UAE and unfortunately many are under-diagnosed and under-treated, senior heart doctors warned yesterday.

EMRs Show Promise for Genetic Disease Studies

EMRs Show Promise for Genetic Disease Studies
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Researchers studying the underlying genetic causes for human diseases can dramatically cut their costs and save time by mining data about real patients found in electronic medical records (EMRs), instead of recruiting and sorting participants as they look for common genetic variants, according to a new study led by Northwestern University.

Study Ties Asthma to Higher Odds for Diabetes, Heart Disease

Study Ties Asthma to Higher Odds for Diabetes, Heart Disease
SUNDAY, March 20 (HealthDay News) — People with asthma may have a higher risk of developing diabetes and heart disease, according to a new study that looked at the relationship between asthma and four other inflammatory conditions.

Veterans With PTSD May Be at Higher Risk for Heart Disease

Veterans With PTSD May Be at Higher Risk for Heart Disease
Title: Veterans With PTSD May Be at Higher Risk for Heart Disease Category: Health News Created: 11/17/2010 8:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 11/18/2010

Celiac disease increasing: study

Celiac disease increasing: study
Celiac disease is on the rise, especially among the elderly, according to researchers who say their findings challenge the assumption the autoimmune disorder usually develops in childhood.

Pilot study demonstrates safety of diabetes medication for patients with Alzheimer’s disease

Pilot study demonstrates safety of diabetes medication for patients with Alzheimer’s disease
A pilot study suggests the diabetes medication pioglitazone is generally well tolerated and may warrant further study as a treatment for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a report posted online today that will appear in the January 2011 print issue of Archives of Neurology.

Diabetes Seems to Up Risks for Lung Disease Patients

Diabetes Seems to Up Risks for Lung Disease Patients
Longer hospital stays, more deaths noted in those with COPD plus high blood sugar

Symptoms of Heart Disease Video

Dr. Dahlman’s video explains the symptoms of heart disease which can include high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. Heart disease symptoms may develop if you smoke, are obese or inactive, have a family member with symptoms of heart disease or have a poor diet. Symptoms of heart disease can be eliminated with a healthier diet.

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Traditional Diabetes Treatment

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India has one of the biggest populations of diabetes sufferers, but people there are resorting to a traditional remedy to help treat the disease. Heres a look at the healing power of a honey leaf called stevia.

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[Amit Yadav, Traditional Indian Medical Practitioner]:
“Diabetic patients can use these leaves as an alternate for sugar. These sweet leaves provide the taste of sugar without increasing the sugar or glucose level in the body. Besides this, these leaves are also good for heart patients as it smoothes the cardiovascular function.”

He also added that since honey leaves contain fewer concentrations of carbohydrate and calories, they are also helpful with obesity and high blood pressure.

Diabetic patients say honey leaves help them control their blood sugar levels.

[Yogendra Pratap Singh, Diabetes Patient]:
“I have tried many medicines for treating diabetics but I was unable to control my blood sugar level. Someone told me about this honey leaf and I started consuming the boiled extract of these leaves. This not only controlled my blood sugar level but also provide relief for my body.”

According to reports, India has around 37 million diabetic patients out of the total 150 million in the world and it is growing rapidly. If nothing is done to reverse the trend then India will become the diabetic capital of the world by 2025 with an estimated 70 million diabetic patients.

[Mahendra Pratap Singh, Honey Leaf Cultivator]:
“The percentage of diabetic patients is increasing day-by-day. Honey leaf is helpful in controlling blood sugar levels and obesity as well. So there is a huge demand for this and we foresee a bright future in honey leaf cultivation. That is why we prefer honey leaf to other crops.”

No one is sure why diabetes is such a severe problem among south Asians, particularly Indians. But experts believe it is ociated with an increasingly less active lifestyle, a carbohydrate-rich diet and maybe even a genetic issue.

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Medical Conditions & Symptoms : Diabetes Signs & Symptoms

Signs of diabetes include increased thirst, increased urination, increased hunger, tiredness, visual blurring and sores that don’t heal efficiently. Discover how an increase of infections can be a sign of diabetes with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on diabetes symptoms.