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Urinary, respiratory tract infections may double stroke risk: Study

April 19, 2018 Urbanatural

Those suffering from urinary or respiratory tract infections may face nearly double the risk of heart attacks and strokes than obesity, researchers have warned. The study — led by a researcher of Indian origin — found that if the frequency of these common infections causing hospitalisation continues for a longer period it may even lead to death. Patients diagnosed with any one of these common infections were three times more likely to die than those without prior infection after developing heart disease, and almost twice as likely to die if they had a stroke. “Our figures suggest that those who are admitted to hospital with…

World Antibiotic Awareness Week: How over-the-counter antibiotics can threaten your health

November 19, 2017November 19, 2017 Urbanatural

On World Antibiotic Awareness Week, learn how excess use of antibiotics can cause resistance which can make even common infections incurable. With the growth of antibiotic resistance complicating treatments for several diseases in India, we might reach a stage where common infections become incurable. Antibiotic resistance is a global threat to health and is part of a bigger problem called antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR refers to the ability of a microorganism (like bacteria, viruses, and some parasites) to stop an antimicrobial (such as antibiotics and antivirals) from working against it.…

Health and Lifestyle Management

October 15, 2017 Urbanatural

Dr. Shreedhar Pulipati See attached pdf file articulating how our current Lifestyle is impacting our health and by the time we realize some time it is too late and painful. Explains why consistent efforts are required on regular basis to maintain good health HEALTH+ Source: Sree Amrutha Nature Care Disclaimer: Information and statements made are for education purposes and are not intended to replace the advice of your treating doctor. The views and nutritional advice expressed are not intended to be a substitute for conventional medical service. If you have…

89% MAHA DOCS SAY PRIVATE HOSPS PUSH THEM FOR PROFITS

May 23, 2016May 24, 2016 Urbanatural

By Jyoti Shelar, Mumbai Mirror | May 23, 2016, 09.46 AM IST An online poll conducted with doctors have revealed that 86.38 per cent of them in the country and 89 per cent of them in the state accepted that corporate businesses were pushing them towards unethical practices like unwanted investigations, extra consultations and unnecessary hospitalization to rake up medical costs for patients. The poll, conducted by a verified community of doctors called Curofy, questioned 2,750 doctors across the country. A state wise break-up of the online survey showed that while 85 per…