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Cranberry Juice, Water and Urinary Tract Infection

Cranberries have long been the focus of interest for their beneficial effects in preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs). Cranberries contain 2 com…
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Spices and their health benefits

While sprinkling cinnamon on oatmeal one morning, I told my boys that people once believed that cinnamon grew in deep caves infested with poisonous sn…
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Obesity epidemic in Europe fuelled by lack of exercise and high fat diet

Obesity epidemic is slowly taking over the world. The fast paced lifestyle and careless way of living has further pushed up this epidemic. The World H…
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Short men live longer

Short men live longer - and it's all because of their genes: Those below 5ft 2in have longest lives, study says ·         Study of 8,000 men shows sho…
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Resveratrol Levels and All-Cause Mortality in Older Community-Dwelling Adults

Importance:  Resveratrol, a polyphenol found in grapes, red wine, chocolate, and certain berries and roots, is considered to have antioxidant, anti-in…
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Vibrant’s Vibrating Capsule for Treating Constipation

I know that it’s April 1st, but this post is not an April Fool’s joke.  Israeli company Vibrant Ltd. has developed a vibrating capsule that the Compan…
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What is hereditary angioedema?

Hereditary angioedema is a disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of severe swelling (angioedema). The most common areas of the body to develop …
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Biking and Erectile Dysfunction: A Real Risk?

Some experts say ED may be an unwelcome side effect of bicycle riding.For men, the health benefits of bicycling may involve a troublesome trade-off. W…
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The Science of How to Consciously Control Your Immune System

On March 23rd, 2013, twenty-four scientific study participants were injected with a strain of bacteria that normally induces violent sickness for days…
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Inherited High Cholesterol (FH and FCH)

Everybody’s cholesterol levels are affected by the genes they inherit from their parents. Why? Because there are many genetic traits that influence th…
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Intensive mobile phone users at higher risk of brain cancers

People who use mobile phones intensively appear to have a higher risk of developing certain types of brain cancer, French scientists have said, revivi…
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Early Childhood Tooth Decay

Once your child has teeth, he is susceptible to tooth decay. Mother's milk, formula, cow's milk and fruit juice all contain sugars. Babies may get ear…
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