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Community based clubs help improve heart-health in black women: Study
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar. 1 (ANI): Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Black/African American women in the US and more Black/African American women die every year from heart disease compared to their white and Hispanic counterparts, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
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Alzheimer's drug shouldn't be prescribed for cognitive impairmen
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], Feb. 26 (ANI): US researchers have warned, Donepezil, a medication that is approved to treat people with Alzheimer's disease, should not be prescribed for people with mild cognitive impairment, without a genetic test.
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Too much sugar may causes Alzheimer's
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], Feb. 24 (ANI): A diet, high in sugar, could lead to Alzheimers, as a study finds a link between sugar and the brain disease.
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Fish with higher levels of mercury may may put you at risk!
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb. 24 (ANI): Waring for all the sea food lovers! Consuming fish, rich in mercury may double the risk of developing motor neurone disease.
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New research indicates regular fresh pear consumption may improve blood pr
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 23 (ANI-NewsVoir): An abstract of an ongoing study, "Fresh pear (Pyruscommunis) consumption may improve blood pressure in middle-aged men and women with metabolic syndrome," presented at Experimental Biology in San Diego indicates regular fresh pear consumpti
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Drinking too much may age arteries over time!
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb. 22 (ANI): Excessive boozing over the years might age arteries prematurely, especially in men, putting them at an increased risk for heart disease.
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What the! Clean drinking water can cause asthma
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb. 18 (ANI): Clean drinking water for everyone is one major health goal for decades, in one a shocking revelation, a study warns that while it reduces chances of catching many deadly diseases, but it can increase the risk of childhood asthma.
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Even a single meal of pizza, burgers ups chances of diabetes, liver diseas
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb. 18 (ANI): Think wisely before you eat those unhealthy and fattening pizzas and burgers, as a study warns that even a single dose of high fat meal can increase your chances of diabetes and fatty liver disease.
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Mumbai: 'Little Hearts Marathon' organised to spread awareness a
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb. 12 (ANI): With a motive to spread awareness about various lifestyle-related diseases, a special marathon called, 'Little Hearts Marathon' was organised by Wadia hospital in Mumbai, Maharashtra on Sunday.
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Alzheimer's associated with defective brain cells spreading disease:
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb. 12 (ANI): A recent study suggests neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's may be linked to defective brain cells disposing toxic proteins that make neighboring cells sick.
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Chronic non-communicable diseases on the rise in urban India
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb. 10 (ANI): Practo, the leading healthcare platform, recently released the second edition of its Annual Healthcare Map of India, which highlights some of the key consumer health concerns.
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Soak rice overnight to reduce risk of heart disease, cancer
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], Feb. 8 (ANI): Are your a rice lover? Then know the healthier method to cook it.
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