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Increased levels of Vitamin D associated with lower risk of cancer

April 11, 2016

A new study led by researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have found out that increased levels of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, the main form of vitamin D in the blood, is correlated with reduced risk […]

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France to ban some glyphosate weedkillers amid health concerns

April 9, 2016

France’s health and safety agency is poised to ban weedkillers that combine chemicals glyphosate and tallowamine because of concerns over possible health risks, it said Friday. The ANSES agency sent a letter this week to manufacturers informing them that it […]

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Anti-ageing pill that could see humans living up to a decade longer moves a step closer following discovery

April 9, 2016

An anti-ageing pill that could help us live up to a decade longer has moved a step closer with the discovery of a key component of the ageing process. Protein molecules – known as GSK-3 – are responsible for shortening […]

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Scientists find how red wine compound protects heart

April 8, 2016

Chinese researchers said Tuesday they have discovered how resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, reduces the risk of heart disease. They reported in mBio, an open-access journal published by the American Society for Microbiology, that resveratrol protects against conditions […]

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Medical experts stress safety of Chinese vaccines following scandal

April 8, 2016

Medical experts have stressed the safety of Chinese vaccines and encouraged the public to continue to receive immunizations following a vaccine scandal that has triggered public outrage. “The vaccines in the market are stable and controllable in terms of their […]

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Is your health the boss’ responsibility?

April 8, 2016

A latest health and lifestyle poll reveals that 96 per cent of polled respondents in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region believe it is the employer’s responsibility to support and promote an employee’s health and wellness. A majority […]

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Ensure oral health for a disease-free life

April 8, 2016

It is believed that digestion starts from the mouth, so yes, oral health and general health does go hand-in-hand. If enough care is not taken to be orally healthy, rest assured that your general health could also suffer alongside. For […]

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Cancer drug could work as paedophile ‘cure’, scientists say

April 8, 2016

Scientists are conducting the world’s first clinical trials on a drug to treat paedophiles before they sexually abuse children. Researchers are appealing through a British science crowdfunding platform to raise enough money to carry out a full study on the […]

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Pot use during pregnancy tied to low birth weight babies

April 7, 2016

Pregnant women who use marijuana may be putting their baby at risk for health problems, a new study suggests. A review of 24 studies found that pot use during pregnancy is potentially linked to delivering a baby with a low […]

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Online comments may affect your views on health issues

April 7, 2016

One important domain, wherein the Internet plays an increasing role is health information access. Now, a study has revealed that one-sided comments posted on online news articles may influence readers’ opinions about health-related topics. This raises questions about how health […]

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