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Fear no more: Arthritis cannot stop you
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 12 (ANI): Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the major diseases affecting individuals around the world. A chronic, progressive musculoskeletal disorder characterised by gradual loss of cartilage in joints, it results in bones rubbing together which creating stiffness, pain
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World Sight Day- All you need to know about retina health
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Oct 11(ANI): In today's fast-paced life, we tend to ignore our eye health. To ensure a healthy eyesight, it is important to regularly get your eyes examined and be able to recognise the symptoms of various eye diseases.
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Study finds standard treatment for common STD
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 6(ANI): A new study could change the way doctors treat a common sexually transmitted diseases (STD).
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Adopt these tips for a healthy heart!
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 1 (ANI): Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death in India. Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking and genetic factors increase the risk of heart diseases.
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WHO launches initiative to prevent, reduce alcohol-related deaths
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 29 (ANI): The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday released a new initiative and technical package outlining five high-impact strategies that can help governments reduce the harmful use of alcohol and related health, social and economic consequences.
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Keep your heart healthy this World Heart Day with California Walnuts
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 27 (NewsVoir): According to Registrar General of India Report 2016, heart diseases such as blocked artery, pulmonary hypertension, and stroke are the leading cause of death in India. With cardiovascular diseases becoming a serious health concern, the role diet plays is
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Lifestyle changes for a healthy heart
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 24 (ANI): Heart diseases have entwined our lives. Scientific research tells us that any mitigation of this problem would require corrective actions to be undertaken decades in advance.
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Research reveals mitochondrial gene that protects against dementia
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 23(ANI): A previously unknown genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias has been uncovered, providing insights into how these conditions, and other diseases of aging, might one day be treated and prevented.
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Cooking with solid fuels increases risk of respiratory illness
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 21(ANI): Turns out, burning wood or coal to cook food is associated with increased risk of hospitalisation or even dying from respiratory diseases.
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First gut bacteria may fight chronic diseases better
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 19(ANI): First gut bacteria may have a lasting effect on the ability to fight chronic diseases, according to a new study.
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Pollen exposure during pregnancy linked to baby asthma risk
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 17(ANI): Turns out, children born in the peak grass pollen season, October and December, may have a greater risk of developing respiratory diseases such as asthma.
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Dairy consumption linked to lower rates of cardiovascular diseases
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 12 (ANI): Turns out, dairy consumption can lower the rates of cardiovascular disease and mortality, compared to lower levels of consumption.
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