New research suggests drinking 2 to 3 cups of ground coffee daily can significantly reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and increase your lifespan. Getty Images New research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology has found an association between coffee drinking and living longer. The study also found that there was a reduced risk of...
Frequently eating unhealthy foods during the holiday season can cause cholesterol levels to spike as much as 20%, greatly increasing your risk of a heart attack or stroke. FG Trade/Getty Images The holiday season might bring much joy to your year, but it can also reap havoc on your heart health. In fact, research shows that...
Sound limits to protect against hearing loss depend on how long and how loud you are listening, experts say. Adobe Stock CNN — Turning down the racket isn’t just for disgruntled parents — a new study has shown it could protect more than 1 billion people at risk for hearing loss. When it comes to phones,...
You know the typical pattern: the blare of your alarm clock forces you up, but you can’t shake the zombie-like trance from another less-than-restful night. You chug espresso shots to make it through the day, but by bedtime you’re so wired, you lie awake in the dark scrolling through Facebook. After a fitful few hours...
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple test to check the heart rhythm and electrical activity. An ECG test can be prescribed by any doctor who thinks a patient may have a heart problem. Sensors attached to the arms, legs and chest record the electrical signals that the heart beats each time. These signals are recorded...
X-rays are very specific in detecting pathologies of the skeletal system, as well as certain pathological processes in certain soft tissues and “objects” – usually foreign bodies. We offer digital x-ray images of high diagnostic quality that provide excellent results for our patients. Our professional staff is highly qualified to perform and recommend the right...
The MDC Haematology Unit performs and interprets various tests on blood cell components. The following tests are performed in this department: diagnosis of anaemia, coagulation disorders and haematological diseases such as leukaemia and blood malignancies such as myelomas etc. These tests use automated analysers and experienced biomedical scientists. Specialised staff also add value to the...
