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The National Health Service (NHS) on Monday launched a new national campaign to find the 'missing millions' who could be living with undiagnosed high blood pressure, often described as a 'silent killer'. People are being warned that the condition rarely has any symptoms and it can lead to fatal heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease and vascular dementia, if left untreated. According to the NHS, high blood pressure affects an estimated 32 per cent of adults and approximately three in 10 of these remain undiagnosed, equating to 4.2 million people in England. The NHS has expanded blood pressure checks in community pharmacies to include 2.5 million more tests as part of the Pharmacy First programme. With the 'Get Your Blood Pressure Checked' campaign, the health service is encouraging those aged 40 years and over to get a free blood pressure test at a participating pharmacy, for which they don't need to be booked in advance. Health Minister Andrea Leadsom expressed confidence that this new drive will help to prevent the potentially "fatal consequences" of untreated high blood pressure. She urged people to go to their local pharmacy to get their blood pressure checked, stating that it could be a "lifesaving trip."

A lot of women suffer silently because of weight problems. Weight issues do not only have a bearing on one's body but also has a negative impact on the mind. A lot of ladies hate the summers and feel terrible about the fact that when the rest of...

A lot of women suffer silently because of weight problems. Weight issues do not only have a bearing on one's body but also has a negative impact on the mind. A lot of ladies hate the summers and feel terrible about the fact that when the rest of...

The European Commission said on Wednesday it would allocate 1.23 billion euros ($1.3 billion) to mental health initiatives across the 27-member European Union and make mental health a pillar of health policy. "Today marks a new beginning for a comprehensive, prevention-oriented and multi-stakeholder approach to mental health at EU level," Stella Kyriakides, EU Commissioner for health and food safety, said in a statement. "We need to break down stigma and discrimination so that those in need can reach out and receive the support they need. It is OK not to be OK, and it is our duty to ensure that everyone asking for help has access to it." The Commission said mental health problems already impacted around 84 million people before the COVID-19 pandemic with an economic cost of about 600 billion euro a year, or 4% of the bloc's GDP. The situation has deteriorated since the pandemic with the war in Ukraine, climate change anxiety and the rising cost of living due to soaring inflation. At a press conference, Commission vice-president Margaritis Schinas called it a "silent epidemic" and said the topic was the last piece in the European Health Union "puzzle".

Sources said that, there was peace along the international border in R S Pura and Arnia sectors where Pakistani guns fell silent around 8 pm Thursday.

As breast cancer is known as a silent killer so most of the times there are no outwards sign of this cancer; however some of the outward signs are lumps, thickening of breast tissue or a dimple in breast and some of the uncommon signs are redness, swelling or enlarged lymph node in the armpit although in presence of these signs it's not confirm that a woman has breast cancer because these signs can take place in case of other abnormalities as well as women breasts are prone to change throughout the life so women should be aware of the certain changes which normally take place during the course of life so that she can identify abnormal changes that may be diagnosed as breast cancer symptoms at some stage of life.

Technology is evolving every moment, and the medical world is moving alongside with this. There is hardly anyone of us who have seen an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system in the chamber of our favorite physician. Even though we are unaware of the medical industry and the influence of artificial intelligence on it, AI is silently doing its job. It is not only looking at the biometrics, keeping track and combining through millions of past medical histories but also going through the medical research papers to make predictions about the patient's' health.

AI is silently doing its job. It is not only looking at the biometrics, keeping track and combining through millions of past medical histories but also going through the medical research papers to make predictions about the patient's' health. AI disruption has begun, and it is soon going to replace the all traditional medical systems with more precision, accuracy and efficiency.

Glucotrust helps keep blood sugar levels healthy with its great nutrients. This formula may help improve sleep and reduce hunger cues. But can it really help combat diabetes, the silent killer affecting billions.

Africa-a continent brimming with life-is also grappling with a growing challenge: cardiac diseases. These silent threats, from heart attacks to hypertension and arrhythmias, are affecting more and more lives every day.

Across Africa, a silent epidemic is on the rise. A growing number of people are battling with obesity and lifestyle-related health issues. In fact, Africa is home to 24% of the world's overweight children under the age of 5-a troubling statistic that has seen rapid growth over the years.

In the heart of Tanzania, families go about their lives, brimming with hope and resilience. Yet, for many, beneath this optimism lies the silent weight of chronic illness. From cardiovascular diseases to diabetes and respiratory conditions, health challenges are on the rise, quietly reshaping lives.

In Ethiopia, health concerns have shifted significantly in recent years. Once largely focused on infectious diseases, the country now faces a growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases-silent, chronic conditions that impact daily lives and families across all communities.

Health Some define health at the absence of illness or injury (symptoms). We define health as the body’s ability to accurately assess and appropriately respond to the stresses it encounters. Just because you are not in pain or don’t feel sick does not mean you are necessarily healthy. Your body might just be working around problem areas until it eventually succumbs and begins showing symptoms. How you feel is not always the best way to assess your health. This is the reason why dentists look for cavities; why medical doctors test blood pressure and pulse; and why we as Chiropractors check for Vertebral Subluxations (mis- alignments or nerve interference). Subluxations can interfere with the brain’s communication, through the nervous system, to every organ, muscle, tissue, system, gland and cell in your body. Chiropractors use specific adjustments to restore normal joint function and reduce the detrimental effects of subluxations, thus removing nerve interference and enabling the body to approach its optimum health potential. Causes of Subluxations Subluxations can occur due to a combination of three stresses on the body. These are sometimes referred to as the three T’s of subluxation. Trauma (or physical); Toxins (or chemical); Thoughts (emotional). TRAUMA from repetitive stresses like poor posture, sports injuries or through injuries like car accidents, place biomechanical stress on the vertebral joints and supportive tissues of the vertebral motion segment, especially the disc. TOXINS from tobacco, alcohol, drugs, food preservatives, chemical pesticides and additives place considerable stress on the delicate chemical balance within the body. This contributes to the subluxation complex through a mechanism called the viscero-somatic reflex. THOUGHTS have the potential to be the most significant and detrimental stress with regard to contributing to the subluxation complex. Emotional stress leads to neurologica

Across Africa, common abdominal conditions like hernias, gallstones, and appendicitis are affecting millions every year. These are not just routine health problems-they often turn into life-threatening emergencies when not treated in time.