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Top ways to get rid of acid reflux and heartburn
There are a number of different foods that can contribute to heartburn and acid reflux. While they are both uncomfortable conditions, there are also medical reasons for reducing their incidences. For example, repeated episodes of acid reflux can lead to […]
Is your home making you infertile?
Infertility is an alarming modern epidemic affecting more couples than ever before. Could some of the culprits be lurking where you’d least expect them – in your own home? It is estimated that one in seven married couples worldwide experiences […]
Obesity and prayer damages knees, UAE doctors warn
ABU DHABI – Muslims in the UAE are among the most common sufferers of degenerative knee problems in the world because of soaring obesity rates and a kneeling-to-pray culture. The practice of praying five times daily coupled with the pressure […]
Cheaper drug more effective for heart attack treatment
The results of the HEAT-PPCI trial suggest that systematic use of heparin rather than bivalirudin after primary percutaneous coronary intervention. A cheaper drug used to prevent blood clot formation during emergency heart attack treatment is more effective than its more […]
How dancing can enhance your life
Dancing is not only about steps and rhythm. Its a blend of physical activity, stamina building, interaction and tons of fun. There are many ways dance can enhance every facet of your life: Confidence: Dancers possess an innate sense of […]
Wanna avoid kidney disease? Then drink up… on water
Drinking eight glasses of water a day is a cardinal rule of health that should not be taken lightly. Failing to stick to the habit, after all, could have some serious consequences on one’s health. In an interview with State […]
These foods make it easier for smokers to quit
As any smoker trying to quit knows, the process of giving up the habit isn’t always easy. Quitting “cold turkey” is virtually impossible, as the urge to light up lingers, and a return to the behavior after not too long […]
Kids may be dry but still in danger wearing ‘toxic raincoats’
Toxic rain gear may protect children against the common cold but they can make kids sicker in the long run. An environmental advocacy group on Saturday said raincoats from discount retail stores in Manila and Pasay City contained high levels […]
Co-sleeping with your baby can increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome
Falling asleep with a baby in a bed, on a sofa or in an armchair is “risky”, Government health advisors have said, in new guidance aimed at reducing the number of infants dying from ‘cot death’ each year. Cot death, […]
High cholesterol linked to greater breast cancer risk
It raises the possibility of preventing breast cancer with statins, which lowers cholesterol. In a significant discovery, scientists have found a link between high blood cholesterol and breast cancer “Our preliminary study suggests that women with high cholesterol in their […]
