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510Simple blood tests can help detect cancer, study finds
Image courtesy: Google Blood samples can be just as effective as invasive tissue biopsies in monitoring cancer and can help doctors better...
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530The wider your waist the higher your risk of this deadly cancer
Image courtesy: Google A new large-scale European study has found that men with a higher body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference...
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738Thailand first in Asia to eliminate mother-to-baby HIV,
Image courtesy: Google Thailand has become the first Asian country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, the World Health Organization said yesterday,...
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59281 percent of food and drinks celebrities endorse are actually bad for your health
It is a common sight to see the face of a famous popstar promoting a product, especially foods and drinks aimed and...
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614How to stay healthy during exam season
Getting through the exam period is a challenging time for many students and it can often feel like you don’t have time...
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585Study finds Down’s syndrome ‘treated’ with green tea
Image courtesy: Google A chemical in green tea has been shown to improve cognitive ability in persons with Down’s syndrome, scientists and...
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677Eating larger portions leads to extra weight gain in young children
Image courtesy: Google Research presented at the European Obesity Summit in Gothenburg has shown that although overweight children consume larger meals they...
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733Why young mums shouldn’t sit and watch movies on their phones
Researchers are encouraging mothers of young children to avoid all forms of screen-based activity (tablets, smartphones, and so on) in order to...
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648This may be the real reason teens are addicted to social media
In a small study researchers have seen signs indicating that social media can activate the same brain circuits in teenagers as those...
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719Top foods for healthy eyes
American researchers have highlighted the role of diet in maintaining eye health with a list of specific foods, which, when eaten regularly, could...
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693Boxing legend Ali welcomed home in Louisville
The family of boxing legend Muhammad Ali accompanied his body back to his hometown Louisville, ahead of a public funeral procession and...
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775Five tips to avoid holiday weight gain
According to research, most people gain around one kilo a year in midlife, and the added bulk tends to arrive around holiday...
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61810 Ways To Avoid Food Poisoning
The risk of picking up food borne bugs at home can be reduced by following these ten food safety recommendations. Common sources...
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662Toddlers are a lot smarter than you think
Toddlers, or children between ages 1 to three-years-old, can figure out how to make and use simple tools without being taught, says a...
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5825 Natural Superstars for Green Cleaning
To get started making your own cleaning products, stock up on these five key ingredients: white vinegar, household soap, bicarbonate of soda,...
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774Walnut Benefits: One A Day Can Keep Doctors Away
Daily walnut consumption could have beneficial effects when it comes to delaying age-related health issues, a new study has found. Initial findings...
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905People Who Sleep And Wake Up Early Have Healthier Hearts
U.S. researchers have found yet another reason to get sufficient shut-eye, with those that favor an early to bed, early to rise...
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670Chocolate Can Boost Your Physical And Mental Performance
More good news for chocolate lovers, with two new studies published this week finding that consuming a little dark chocolate can help...
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649Being fat and old may not be a bad thing, being unhappy is
Being healthy is everything when we are older, yes? Well, perhaps not. When it comes to maintaining health in your older years, age...
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634Get slim from the sun? Study shows bright light can affect metabolism
New research has found further evidence to support the beneficial effects of sunlight on health, finding that exposure to bright light could...