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November, 2

The heart disease seems to be making the life of the UK people restless, earlier rated as the most feared disease among Scottish women. Later it again made news as the most killer disease in Scotland claiming majority of the deaths, and now another sign of worry for pregnant women. The recent studies have found that heart disease and pre-eclampsia is a growing threat for pregnant women that can be dangerous for both the mother and the child. It is known that Pre-eclampsia leads to high blood pressure during the second half of pregnancy and also affects about five percent of women in their first pregnancy.

After conducting a study on pregnant women, and tested their their blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar levels to see if they possess any signs for heart disease. The tests proved that few women showed signs of Pre-eclampsia during pregnancy. The study also pointed out the fact that women who have heredity of high blood pressure, heart disease and cholesterol are at higher risk of pre-eclampsia in comparison with other pregnant women. The problem becomes worse if the pregnant woman is suffering form obesity as this also increases the chances for heart diseases.

Majority of such cases are traced in women is due to the lack of care shown to tackle the high blood pressure and sugar levels. The Institute for Women’s Health in London revealed a report in which a study conducted on about three million women showed that women with prior signs of pre-eclampsia has greater risk of high blood pressure and also risk to develop heart disease and strokes. All these studies also showed that if treated on time the women can lower the fear of heart diseases. While those women who are obese, should try and reduce their weight, which would help them to contour the heart diseases more easily.

November, 1

Good news for all gourmets, now savor red meat without any threat of cancer. It was known that earlier few scientific reports showed signs of worries for the people consuming red meat. The report suggested consumption of red meat could lead to cancer, but on the contrary the Scottish food industry came strong on this report urging the fact that red meat is a good source of proteins, vitamins and minerals. There is no harm in having the odd hamburger or bacon sandwich said the food industry people.

All the fuss started after the World Cancer Research Fund’s report telling people to skip the consumption of red meat including ham and bacon and guided them to eat less than 500 grams of cooked red meat a week. Slashing the claims one of the world’s leading cancer specialist Prof. Karol Sikora said red meat and bacon is not harmful.

The studies also shows that about forty percent of the UK women are suffering from iron deficiency and if they would avoid having red meat then the situation would worsen. If we look into the sales meter of last year, the Scottish red meat stood to about £1.4 billion business with more than 27,000 people employed. The health experts and various other people associated to the food industry suggested people to consume good quality meat to stay healthy. There are no signs of worry for people till the time they are having a balanced diet and healthy eating habits said a QMS spokeswoman.

So next time you much your tempting hamburger enjoy till the last bite without any worries.