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Kids with Acute Chest Syndrome at risk of respiratory failure: Study
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan. 06 (ANI): A study has recently warned that if Acute Chest Syndrome (ACS), a potentially severe lung complication of sickle cell disease, is not treated effectively in children then it may increase the risk of respiratory failure, chronic lung disease and prolonged
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Childhood asthma, diabetes may lead to anxiety disorders
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan. 05 (ANI): Kids who are diagnosed with asthma, food allergy, or juvenile arthritis are at increased risk of developing anxiety disorders, warns a recent study.
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Devise simple health insurance products to enhance coverage-IRDAI chief
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec.18 (ANI): Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) Chairman T S Vijayan on Monday underscored the need to devise health insurance products that are simple and intelligible to the customers, provide coverage to the aged and infirm and those suffer
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This unlikely food item can help prevent constipation
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
London [UK], Dec 16 (ANI): Can food serve as a medicine? Sometimes, yes. It's becoming clear in recent years that what you eat can be highly effective in preventing or reversing some health problems, especially chronic constipation.
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Chronic disease risk increases in kids of rheumatoid arthritis moms
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 11 (ANI): Pregnant women, take note! If you are suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, your kid is at increased risk for developing certain chronic diseases during childhood and adolescence.
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Busting myths about COPD
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 8 (ANI): A serious disorder which ultimately makes it difficult for a person to breathe, COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder, is one of the major causes of mortality around the world.
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Here're some essential vitamins to beat winter cold and flu
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK], November 30 (ANI): As the winter season draws in, it officially marks the start of trying to boost your immune system.
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Eat garlic to fight chronic infections
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 28 (ANI): Garlic can help you fight chronic infections, a study suggests.
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Providing timely treatment to rare disease patients is need of the hour
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 24 (ANI): Putting the focus on rare diseases, experts have laid emphasis on ensuring timely treatment for the patients. Although very few people are affected by these disorders, rare diseases are often chronic and severe and make the life of a patient debilitating.
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A new weapon against allergies
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 17 (ANI): A team of scientists has made a fundamental discovery about how our body's immune system clears harmful infections.
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Lifestyle modifications to cope with COPD
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 16 (ANI): COPD is a respiratory disease in which the wind pipes (bronchi) are narrowed resulting in limitation of the airflow. Thus, breathing is met with resistance. This is commonly known as 'Chronic Bronchitis', and is a progressive disease.
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Moms-to-be, exposure to this chemical risks your baby's health
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 9 (ANI): Mothers-to-be, you may want to avoid using plastic-packaged products as according a recent study a chemical used in them may cause health problems for your offspring.
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