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“The Hidden Dangers of Eating Too Much Meat: Health Risks You Should Know”

Consuming too much meat, especially red and processed meats, can be dangerous for several health reasons. Here are key concerns: 1. Heart Disease Red and processed meats are high in saturated fats and cholesterol, which can raise LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels, contributing to heart disease and stroke. Studies have linked high meat consumption with an […]

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Case of the month: Elderly male with abdominal mass

Contributed by Dr Ali Al Ahmari Head of the dept of Gastroenterology AlHADA Military Hospital Saudi Arabia A 67-year-old male, diabetic for the past ten years on oral hypoglycemic agents with well-controlled glucose levels, presented with severe epigastric pain and a palpable mass in the epigastric region, which he first noticed three weeks ago. The […]

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“Unmasking Ultra-Processed Foods: What They Are, Why They’re Harmful, and What to Avoid”

Ultra-processed foods are industrially manufactured products that are made mostly or entirely from ingredients not found in a typical kitchen, such as preservatives, artificial colors, flavors, emulsifiers, and other additives. They often go through multiple stages of processing and contain little, if any, whole foods. These foods are designed to be convenient, palatable, and have […]

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