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People die more on weekends
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A], Jan 23. (ANI): Turns out, patients are more likely to die during off-hours or on weekends - whether due to a brain bleed, a heart attack or a blood clot in the lungs. Doctors call it the "weekend effect".
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Researchers find new ally against Tuberculosis infections
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A], December 29 (ANI): Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that usually affects the lungs. Compared with other diseases caused by a single infectious agent, tuberculosis is the second biggest killer, globally.
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Eat apples, tomatoes to keep your lungs healthy
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A], December 22 (ANI): There's no doubt that smoking can cause serious health related problems and also up the risk of cancer, but now, according to a recent study, smokers might be able to undo some of the damage to their lungs.
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Apples, tomatoes could help ex-smokers heal their lungs
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 22 (ANI): People who have quit smoking should include in their diet tomatoes and fruits as these foods might help restore lung damage caused by smoking, according to a study.
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How to take care of yourself this winter
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 11 (ANI): There is a crucial link between environment and health and the current status of Delhi stands as a testimony to the ailing citizens of the capital.
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Handful of walnuts daily cuts risk of asthma
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 18 (ANI): Here's another reason for you to eat more walnuts as a type of vitamin E, found in these nuts, may prevent the risk of asthma attacks by reducing airway inflammation.
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'Old' lungs may be okay for transplant
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 10 (ANI): Older donor lungs are a viable option for lung transplants and should be considered more often, a recent study has found.
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And you thought pollution was putting just lungs at cancer risk?
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 1 (ANI): Turns out, air pollution is associated with cancer mortality beyond lung cancer.
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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 27 (ANI): Pulmonary arterial hypertension is a lung disorder in which the arteries that carry blood from the heart to the lungs become narrowed, making it difficult for blood to flow through the vessels.
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Slimming surgery puts women at risk of life-threatening condition
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 26 (ANI): Ladies, you may want to rethink going under the knife as according to a recent study, liposuction puts you at the risk of developing a rare genetic condition that can lead to fat globules entering their lungs.
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Preventing exercise from putting lungs at risk
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 7 (ANI): Regular exercise may be one of the pillars of health, but for many, a jog or run can trigger panting, wheezing and shortness of breath - and not because they are out of shape.
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Babies of obese mothers at risk of experiencing lung problems
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], August 1 (ANI): Overweight, obese or diabetic pregnant women have an increased risk of giving birth to a baby with less mature lungs than babies of normal weight pregnancies.
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