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Alcoholism OverviewAlcohol problems vary in severity from mild to life threatening and affect the individual, the person's family, and society in nume [ ... ]


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Bladder Cancer Overview The bladder is a hollow organ in the lower abdomen (pelvis). It collects and stores urine produced by the kidneys. As it  [ ... ]


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Tuberculosis Tuberculosis, TB is short, is an infectious disease that usually attacks the lungs. However, it can attac [ ... ]


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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) OverviewObsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by the sufferer experiencing either obsessions or com [ ... ]


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Coronary Heart Disease OverviewCoronary heart disease (CHD), also called coronary artery disease, affects about 14 million men and women in the United [ ... ]


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Brain Aneurysm OverviewAn aneurysm is an abnormal widening or ballooning of a portion of a blood vessel. A cerebral aneurysm refers to a blood vessel  [ ... ]


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Infertility IntroductionInfertility is the inability of a couple to become pregnant (regardless of cause) after 1 year of unprotected sexual intercour [ ... ]


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What Is a Seizure and What Is Epilepsy?Seizures -- abnormal movement or behavior due to unusual electrical activity in the brain -- are a symptom of e [ ... ]


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Gastritis OverviewGastritis, an inflammation or irritation of the lining of the stomach, is not a single disease. Rather, gastritis is a condition th [ ... ]


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Preeclampsia Overview Preeclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy associated with the development of high blood pressure and protein in t [ ... ]


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Colds What we call the common cold is actually a set of symptoms of upper respiratory infection caused by a wide range of in [ ... ]


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Heart Attack Overview The heart is a muscle like any other in the body. It needs blood flow to supply oxygen to allow it to do work. When there i [ ... ]


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Fatigue is a common health complaint. It is, however, one of the hardest terms to define, and a symptom  of many different conditions.

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Anxiety OverviewAnxiety is a feeling of nervousness, apprehension, fear, or worry. Some fears and worries are justified, such as worry about a loved o [ ... ]


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Lung Cancer Overview Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both women and men in the United States and throughout the world. Lung  [ ... ]


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Bedwetting Overview Bedwetting, or nocturnal enuresis, refers to the passage of urine during sleep. Enuresis is the medical term for wetting, whe [ ... ]


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General Info about Respiratory Diseases  You may take breathing for granted, thinking that it is just an involuntary re [ ... ]


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Weight Loss and Control OverviewObesity is simply the accumulation of excess body fat. It is much more than that, however. Obesity is a chronic (long- [ ... ]


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As the depression is growing more in the developed and developing countries, India ranks the top as the most depressed country in the world. The WHO assumes that depression will be the second leading cause of disability by 2020.
In a strange occurrence, a man in Bhopal underwent hysterectomy after doctors found a female reproductive organ uterus in his lower abdomen. The patient was stunned after the discovery.
News Desk: As all kind of herbs are best seen in India kitchen, Fenugreek (Methi) is added to the list, which is claimed to boost people's sex life. It is known for its bitter taste, but used in variety of Indian dishes.
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Pomegranate juice could ease workplace stress

Drinking pomegranate juice daily could ease one's stress at the workplace by reducing blood pressure and lowering stress hormone levels. 

Here's some good news for millions of men who have lost their hair - doctors, including an Indian-origin specialist, are to trial what they claim is a potential "instant" cure for baldness.

According to the doctors, male pattern baldness could be halted in its tracks or even reversed by the new 30-minute treatment which involves patients being injected with a mixture of platelet-rich plasma taken from their own blood, and Acell, a powder extracted from pig bladders.

 

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It is women, who are believed to be stronger sex than men when it comes to dealing with extreme pain. The image of strength always denotes men, but it is passe, claims a new study. According to researchers at the Wingate Institute of Neurogastroenterology, while men put their energy during pain with fear, women used to think, how to handle the painful situation.
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Avoid Soft Drinks, Lead a Healthy Life

Soft drinks have become a trend especially among youngsters. Yet many health experts warn soft drinks are not healthy at all, whatever the brand.  

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'New Delhi' Superbug raises Concerns across the Globe

A new superbug called New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase, or NDM-1 could be panic for the patients in South Asia and in Britain as the scientists see no drugs to work against it. The NDM-1 can affect the global medical tourism too. 
Active Social Life helps live longer

According to a recent study, it is found that people with active social lives have a chance to survive longer than those of the isolated ones. People living an isolated life may have bigger chances of getting into depression.
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Tattooing linked to higher Hepatitis C Risk

According to a latest study, tattooing the body parts can lead to Hepatitis C and other blood-borne diseases. The researchers at University of British Columbia found that during tattooing the skin is punctured 80 to 150 times per second to inject the color pigments.
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Meat consumption results Weight gain

People who wants to live long with a complete physical fitness, should consume less meat, says a new study. According to the European researchers, meat consumption is associated with weight gain.
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Internet Surfing may help Lose Weight

Losing weight seems like a passion for everyone these days. As Internet is a problem solving weapon, it also helps people keep weight off. The web can work tremendously what others weight losing methods fail to do, claims a new research.
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Vitamin C helps fight against Cancer

Adding Vitamin C more into daily diet may play a key role to protect body from cancer. It is beneficial for cancer patients and limits the growth of the tumor, claims a new study published in the Cancer Research journal.
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Almonds can lower the Cholesterol levels with Antioxidant effects

Taking almonds on daily basis has potentialities to reduce levels of two biomarkers with its antioxidant effects in people with high cholesterol, claims a new study at Tufts University in Boston.

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Indian Doctors develop single-shot Insulin for Diabetics

Diabetes patients need not to be worried any more, as Indian scientists claim to have developed the single-shot insulin 'Supramolecular Insulin Assembly-II' (SIA-II) that can control blood sugar levels for two months. Means no more daily insulin pricks!
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India contributes 20 per cent of TB cases in the World

New Delhi (Agencies): Breaking News! According to the World Health Organization (WHO), India contributed 20 per cent of the Tuberculosis (TB) cases in the world.

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Paracetamol may cause Asthma  

Attention! Consuming Paracetamol drug can cause asthma. Researchers from the Chest Research Foundation in Pune have advised not to consume Paracetamol, as it causes asthmatic behavior in the patient.
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Diabetic Women may face higher risk of Cancer

Breaking News: Women suffering from diabetes may be at greater risk of having cancer when insulin-like hormones interact with the female hormones, a new study revealed.
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Anger helps decreasing Stress and Depression

Losing temper can be good for human's health; a recent study reveals with findings that anger kind of emotion controls the cardiovascular response and endocrine system, reducing stress.

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Sunlight helps fight against Influenza

Getting more Sunlight is an ultimate source of vitamin D into the body that reduces the risk of respiratory illness like common cold or influenza, says a new study.
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Spending more hours watching TV causes Heart disease

Too much of watching TV is also responsible for heart disease apart from other factors including lack of exercise, obesity, diet and smoking, claims a new study.

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Venom from Bee Stings helps in Arthritis  Treatment

As the treatment for different types of arthritis seems to be long and needs patience, the scientists believe the bee sting therapy can bring relief from the pain of arthritis.
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Beetroot Juice reduces Blood Pressure

Beetroot juice helps reducing blood pressures in humans within 24 hours, claims a new study in the US journal Hypertension indicating the nitrate content in the red vegetable.

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Lower IQ Scores attributed to Physical Health

The scientists in the US claimed that people living in disease-prone countries may have lower IQs as compared to those living in healthy nations.

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Exercise Is Good Medicine For Preventing And Reducing An Angry Mood

Numerous studies have examined the positive effects of exercise on improving mood. However, little research has been designed to investigate the effect of exercise on feelings of anger.

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