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Win, a tribute to Obama's qualities of head and heart: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday congratulated American President Barack Obama on his re-election, saying he looks forward to continuing their "friendship" and "rewarding association" as......

Indian American doctor wins top Filipino honour

Dr Navin C Nanda, professor of medicine and director of the Heart Station/Echocardiography Laboratories at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, US, has been awarded the Maharlika Award in......

Indian Americans more prone to coronary disease

Indian Americans and Filipinos are at greater risk of suffering from coronary heart disease compared to other sub-groups, while Japanese and Chinese-Americans have lower chances of suffering from......

Sharma, Kini star in New York safety ratings

Though heart disease is increasing in America, it is taking fewer lives than it used to, says Dr Samin Sharma, director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York. Sharma......

Heart disease higher in poor neighbourhoods: Study

According to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine, the incidence of heart disease and associated fatalities are higher for people who live in poor neighbourhoods rather than......

Record $600mn settlement in US insider trading case

Two Indian Americans are at the centre of a case, which resulted in a deal that brought $600 million to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the largest amount it got ever to settle an......

'It's shameful that India isn't eliminating hunger'

In the 90s, Mark Lynas was a most vocal critic of genetically modified technology.An author of books such as High Tide, Six Degrees: Our Future on a Hotter Planet and The God Species, he shocked......

Indians in US seek speedy green card approvals

Five years after the largely attended rally in Washington, DC, tech people associated with 'Immigration Voice' are scheduled to gather in the heart of Silicon Valley on September 8 to voice their......

Shopping for insurance? Contact your bank

Banks are increasingly offering a range of tailor-made financial products; however, there are some downsides. Seema Chauhan's health policy on her Standard Chartered bank credit card offers a......

What are the rights of a loan defaulter?

Defaulting on a loan is an associated risk that comes from borrowing and sometimes circumstances beyond your control can cause you to be dragged into a spiral of debt. These circumstances could......

Bappi Lahiri: Almost every song seems inspired today

Music composer-singer Bappi Lahiri offers a sneak peek into what to expect in his US concerts this month.With 465 films in four decades, and his recent chart-busting duet Ooh La La with Shreya......

Is this George Clooney's best film?

There is hardly a person in the engaging drama The Descendants, who is without flaws. While that is a universal truth about most human beings, director Alexander Payne(Sideways, About Schmidt and......

Dev Anand given a tearful farewell in London

Actor Dev Anand, who ruled the hearts of millions of film enthusiasts for over six decades, was on Saturday bid a tearful adieu as his mortal remains were consigned to flames amid the tunes of some......

What did you think of Rahman's Oscar performance?

A R Rahman performed his Oscar-nominated song If I Rise from Danny Boyle's film 127 Hours, at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards. The composer had originally collaborated with Dido for this......

RGV: In front of Tees Maar Khan, RGV Ki Aag is Sholay

The twitter world is quite a busy one, and Bollywood contributes a great deal to it. Here's looking at the best star tweets of the day. Amitabh Bachchan got nostalgic after shooting at......

NBA: Lin leads Knicks to upset Mavericks

The New York Knicks, led again by point guard Jeremy Lin, rained down three-pointers to gain the upper hand and beat NBA champion Dallas Mavericks 104-97 on Sunday before a raucous crowd at Madison......

Former heavyweight champ Henry Cooper dies at 76

Former British and European heavyweight boxing champion Henry Cooper, one of the most popular sportsmen, has died at the age of 76, the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBC) said Sunday.Cooper had......

Silly Point: Will Sri Lanka butcher Kenya?

After Kenya stunned the Lankans in the 2003 World Cup, the Island nation would be keen to get their revenge and send a message to their oppostion. Rediff staffers Manu Shankar and......

End of an era? Let's talk in six months! says Federer

Roger Federer reacted with disdain when asked if Thursday's Australian Open semi-final defeat by Serbia's Novak Djokovic signalled the end of an era in men's tennis. With Rafa Nadal bundled out in......

Rampaging India look for series whitewash

High on confidence after steamrolling the opposition in the first three matches before snatching an improbable win in the next, a rampaging India would look to rout New Zealand with a 5-0 series......

People speak for american heart association

QNA

Q. What is the specialty of 6-4 ?
Sigma: A. more

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Q. what are diseases associated with alcoholism ?
Z: A. Learn or renew ACLS, using American Heart Association's ACLS program, taught by a qualified, AHA certified instructor. The Advanced Cardiovascular...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-are-diseases-associated-with-alcoholism-/23214899/answers/25367267

Q. What is more Healthy - Vegetarian or on Vegetarian ?
Z: A. Good for you, that is a very good thesis. You could even say they are "as healthy, if not healthier..." Most vegetarians ARE healthier...... more

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Q. Beetroot juice has been shown to lower blood pressure and thus help prevent cardiovascular problems. Research published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension showed drinking 500 ml of beetroot juice led to a reduction in blood pressure within one hour. The reduction was more pronounced after three to four hours, and was measurable up to 24 hours after drinking the juice.- Drink More B.Juice ?
Anantharaman: A. yes its packed with nutrients n indeed very beneficial for da heart and also prevents colon cancer. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/beetroot-juice-has-been-shown-to-lower-blood-pressure-and-th/20593154/answers/19496297

Q. Does not exercising cause heart disease?
Venkatesaldevarajan: A. The American Heart Association (AHA) reports that by not exercising, people put themselves at danger of developing heart disease. Coronary artery...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/does-not-exercising-cause-heart-disease/19496247/answers/19487714

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New App to Diagnose Heart Attacks

An inexpensive iPhone application developed by scientists rapidly diagnose certain types of heart attacks before patients get to the hospital.... ...

http://www.medindia.net/news/new-app-to-diagnose-heart-attacks-119071-1.htm

Porcine Whipworm Ova Safe for Treatment of IBD

Orally ingested ova of Trichuris suis, the porcine whipworm, has been found to be active in an open-label study of Crohn's disease, and in a small... ...

http://www.presstrust.com/content/porcine-whipworm-ova-safe-treatment-ibd

Dr. Bill J. Releford To Speak, Offer Health Screenings at Los Angeles Churches

Takes Part in City-Wide First Ladies Health Day Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 Everybody knows that churches care for the soul, but on... ...

http://www.bizwireexpress.com/showstoryPRWeb.php?storyid=623403

Pulse Oximetry Screening for Newborns a Reality in North Carolina

Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Vice President and Daughter Work Together to Make a Difference Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 On May 8, 2013,... ...

http://www.bizwireexpress.com/showstoryPRWeb.php?storyid=623250

There's an app for that

American Heart Association Meeting Report - Abstract 218 - Embargoed until 9:45 a.m. CT/10:45 a.m. ET Friday, May 17, 2013 May 17, 2013 Study... ...

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