What causes bone loss in elderly
Researchers have identified a mechanism that leads to bone loss in older adults, an advance that may help develop therapeutics to treat the
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Health
New genetic syndrome causing cancer identified
Researchers have identified a new genetic syndrome caused by alterations in a gene that predisposes the body to early formations of tumours and
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Benefits of fasting
Fasting, if done for all nine days can detoxify body, provided that good amount of fruits, vegetables, milk products and unsweetened beverages are
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Swine flu kills 87 in 83 days in Madhya Pradesh
The death toll due to swine flu in Madhya Pradesh stands at 87 in 83 days (July 1 to September 21), even as
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Eating nuts can stave off obesity risk
Want to shed those extra kilos? Consume nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, walnuts and peanuts in your diet as these can help
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Cranberries may help cut urinary tract infections
Doctors can prescribe cranberry products as the first line of defence against repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs), a study has found. The findings
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Why sindoor in your bindi may be bad for babies
Sindoor, a red powder used during Hindu religious and cultural ceremonies, has unsafe levels of lead, a highly toxic poison associated with lower
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Smokers with HIV more at risk of lung cancer than AIDS
People living with HIV who adhere to antiretroviral therapy but smoke tobacco cigarettes are more likely to die from lung cancer than from
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High BP can cause organ damage in teenagers too
Is your teenage son or daughter suffering from high blood pressure? Beware, if left uncontrolled the condition can lead to organ damage as
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Jetlag drug could prevent chemotherapy pain
A drug that eases the effects of jetlag could help prevent painful side effects from cancer medicines, new research has found. The study
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