Health
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Breast cancer raises heart disease risk
New York– Researchers have found that postmenopausal women with breast cancer are at greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease. “Heart…
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Drug to boost growth in kids with dwarfism shows promise
Melbourne– A drug that helps regulate bone development has been found to boost growth rates in children with achondroplasia, the…
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Social media comments may hinder credibility of health professionals
Toronto– For health professionals, posting a single negative comment on their Facebook profiles may hinder their credibility with current or…
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Poor oral health escalates liver cancer risk
London– Poor oral health is associated with a 75 per cent increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common…
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Hypertension drug may slow down Alzheimer’s in patients
London– Researchers have found that a drug, called nilvadipine that is consumed as a pill to control hypertension, could also…
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Asthma patients skipping doses owing to high cost: Study
Sydney– Out-of-pocket costs are preventing many people from taking vital asthma medication, says a new study, calling for urgent interventions…
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Heavy red meat eaters at increased risk of death
New York– Increasing red meat consumption, particularly processed red meat, is associated with a higher risk of death, researchers warned.…
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Smoking may impair blood pressure autocorrect system
New York– Smoking may increase the risk of developing hypertension by impairing the body’s blood pressure autocorrect system, warn researchers.…
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New drug to fight multi-drug resistant TB soon in UP
Lucknow– Uttar Pradesh may soon get a new drug to fight the multi-drug resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB). The new anti-TB…
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Obesity ups risk of being bullying victim, perpetrator
New York– Researchers have found that obese adolescents are not only significantly more likely to experience bullying, but chances of…
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