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Korean researchers identify cause of lung cancer

January 14, 2014

South Korean researchers have identified one of the causes of squamous-cell carcinoma, which makes up 30 per cent of all lung cancers. The research team led by Park Keun-chil, professor at the Samsung Medical Center, analysed the genomes of 104 […]

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Exercise key to managing work-life balance, say researchers

January 14, 2014

People who exercised regularly were found to be more confident in handling the interaction of their work and home life and less likely to be stressed at work, finds research. Conflict between work and home can be categorized in two […]

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First three months crucial for quitting smoking

January 13, 2014

For many, quitting smoking tops their New Year’s resolution list. The chances of people succeeding without any medical support or consultation, however, is very low, and amounts to around 4-7 percent of those who have tried, according to a recent […]

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Grilled meats produce strong cancer-causing chemical: study

January 10, 2014

BEIJING – Strong chemical carcinogens, found in grilled meats and car exhaust, alter and damage DNA cells, sometimes leading to cancer, according to a new study reported Tuesday by the National Monitor. Researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) have discovered […]

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Don’t sleep too little, or too much

January 9, 2014

Sleeping less or more than seven to eight hours a night heightens the risk of death, a study suggested. The study, conducted by a medical research team at Seoul National University, followed the sleeping patterns of 13,164 Koreans for 17 […]

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Chinese herbal compound may fight chronic pain: study

January 6, 2014

A plant used for centuries as a pain reliever in Chinese medicine may help fight chronic pain, U.S. and Chinese researchers said Thursday. The flowering plant Corydalis, a member of the poppy family, contains a key pain-relieving ingredient known as […]

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Eating Goji Berries could protect you from flu

January 3, 2014

A new study of older mice revealed that a diet that incorporates goji berries which is also known as wolfberries combined with influenza vaccine reduces the risk for flu virus. The study was conducted with older male mice, aged 20-22 […]

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Is hypotension a disease or not?

December 29, 2013

Is hypotension actually more harmful than hypertension? The question about hypotension is probably one of the most commonly told myths without evidence. In conclusion, hypotension is not a disease. Perhaps this misunderstanding may be caused from the medical condition called […]

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8 Foods even the experts won’t eat

December 19, 2013

Food scientists are shedding light on items loaded with toxins and chemicals–and simple swaps for a cleaner diet and supersized health. Experts from different areas of specialty explain why they won’t eat these eight foods. Clean eating means choosing fruits, […]

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Is beer really good for you?

December 19, 2013

Here are 10 reasons why beer is not really bad for you, if had in moderation. Please note, this is not an encouragement to imbibe, especially if you are a teetotaler or have a medical condition. 1. Beer drinkers live […]

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