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Increased risk of cardiovascular death is associated with intermittent fasting

Intermittent fasting, a diet pattern that involves alternating between periods of fasting and eating, can lower blood pressure and help some people lose weight, past research has indicated.

But an analysis presented Monday at the American Heart Association’s scientific sessions in Chicago challenges the notion that intermittent fasting is good for heart health. Instead, researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine in China found that people who restricted food consumption to less than eight hours per day had a 91% higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease over a median period of eight years, relative to people who ate across 12 to 16 hours.

At least one in eight women and one in ten men in Britain have experienced infertility, yet nearly half of them have not sought medical help, finds a research.

The findings showed that the prevalence of infertility was highest among women aged 35-44 years and among men aged 35-54. More than a third of women who became mothers the age of 35 or older had experienced a period of infertility compared to fewer than one in ten women who had their first child before the age of 25.

Magnesium is a silvery-white metallic element related to. Calcium and zinc, because magnesium is very light but also strong, alloys of it are used in aircraft, cars, ladders, portable tools and luggage. Magnesium is also the major mineral in asbestos, talcum powder and limestone fertilizer, 'Milk of magnesia' is a poorly absorbed form of magnesium that works by drawing water into the intestine.

WHO sounds alarm over big Indian supplier of tuberculosis drugs

LONDON/MUMBAI (Reuters) - A major Indian supplier of tuberculosis drugs to developing countries has been severely criticised by the World Health Organization for inadequate manufacturing standards and poor testing procedures.

The United Nations agency issued a warning letter to Mumbai-based Svizera Labs, part of Maneesh Pharmaceuticals, stating that the approval and use of its products would be suspended if "critical and major observations are not corrected within a reasonable time frame".

TAVR Heart Procedure Called “Transformative” for Your Aortic Valve

A minimally invasive technique for aortic valve replacement has emerged as one of the most exciting innovations in heart care in decades.

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) allows doctors to insert a prosthetic valve inside a damaged valve in the cath lab. It’s a lifesaving option for patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS), for whom surgery is considered too risky. But it’s not yet ready for everyone.

96% of Consumers Say Mobile Health Industry Improves Life

The mobile health industry has been revolutionizing the way both doctors and patients approach medicine today. When it comes to addressing health issues, mobile health consumers are moving toward preventing disease and increasing fitness and wellness. Through fitness trackers and wearable devices, more patients are now focused on exercise and diet.

The company Research Now conducted a survey that looked at how mobile health applications and the mobile health industry is affecting patient care and physician workflow. Research Now polled a total of 1,000 mHealth app users and 500 medical professionals. The results show that 86 percent of healthcare professionals believe mobile health apps increase their knowledge on a patient’s medical condition.

The Great British Bake Off co-host reveals that the benign tumour means she cannot have children but says she is "all fine".

Great British Bake Off co-host Sue Perkins has revealed that she has had a brain tumour for eight years.

The television personality has thanked fans for their support after disclosing in a magazine interview that it also means she cannot have children.

Perkins was diagnosed with prolactinoma, a non-cancerous tumour, during a check-up while filming The Supersizers, a programme about diets throughout history.

Asbestos is a group of minerals with thin microscopic fibers. Because these fibers are resistant to heat, fire, and chemicals and do not conduct electricity, asbestos has been mined and used widely in the construction, automotive, and other industries.

If products containing asbestos are disturbed, the tiny fibers are released into the air. When they are breathed in, they can become trapped in the lungs and stay there for many years. Over time these fibers can accumulate and lead to serious health problems, including:

* Asbestosis, an inflammatory condition of lungs that can cause shortness of breath, coughing, and eventually scarring of the lungs that makes it hard to breathe.
* Mesothelioma, a rare cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, chest cavity, or abdomen.
* Lung cancer.
* Other lung problems, including pleural plaques (changes in the membranes surrounding the lungs), thickening of the membranes that surround the lungs, and pleural effusions (abnormal collections of fluid between the lungs and the inside wall of the chest.