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Hepatitis C
Nontoxic Plant Compounds Show Promise Against Hepatitis C Infection
Approximately 270-300 million people worldwide are infected with hepatitis C, and about ...
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Nutrition
High Fiber Diets Now Help to Prevent Heart Disease Later
High fiber diets during early adult years may lower lifetime cardiovascular disease ...
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Fitness
Confirmation of Mental and Physical Benefits from Outdoor Exercise
A systematic review has analysed existing studies and concluded that there are ...
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Diabetes
A Higher Daily Step Count Beneficial in Warding Off Diabetes
A study finds that simply taking more steps every day not only ...
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Cancer
Refrain From Hormone Replacement Therapy to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Many risk factors for breast cancer are well studied and documented. Thus, ...
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Alzheimer's & Dementia
High HDL Cholesterol Levels Associated With Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk
High levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), also known as “good” cholesterol, appear ...
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Addiction and Substance Abuse
Even Non-Alcoholic Energy Drinks Pose Significant Threat to Health
Highly-caffeinated energy drinks – even those containing no alcohol – may pose ...
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Obesity & Weight Loss
Childhood Obesity is a Puzzle
Scientists from a variety of disciplines have teamed up to examine the ...
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Eye Disorders
Reduce Age Related Macular Degeneration Risk With Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Regular consumption of fish and omega-3 fatty acids found in fish is ...
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Arthritis
Early Warning Signs of Arthritis Infographic
A study on the benefits of yoga for fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis ...
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Cardiovascular
Mini Strokes Leave Lasting Damage to the Brain
Research shows that a transient ischemic attack, sometimes known as a mini-stroke, ...
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ADHD
Measurements of Hand Movement Control May Help Determine ADHD Severity
For the first study, researchers examined mirror overflow movements in 25 boys ...
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Sleep Disorders
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery Offers Relief From Daytime Sleepiness
According to a study, patients with obstructive sleep apnea who undergo surgery ...
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Osteoporosis
Calcium and Vitamin D Effective for Reducing Osteoporosis Risk
Has a bone density scan placed you at risk for osteoporosis, leading ...
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Parkinson's
Scientists Investigate Possible Cause of Parkinson’s Disease
“Nucleolus”, or small nucleus, is the term coined by early biologists for ...
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Multiple Sclerosis
Living With Multiple Sclerosis Infographic
A study of 30 individuals with multiple sclerosis has demonstrated that smoking ...
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Stem Cells
Cord Blood Collection Infographic
Cord stem cells could be effective for treating rheumatoid arthritis. The umbilical ...
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Asthma & Allergies
Asthma Statistics Infographic
A reduced capability to deal with oxidative stress which comes from exposure ...
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Migraine
The Facts on Headaches Infographic
Behavioral chronic migraine therapy like hypnosis, relaxation training and biofeedback, could make ...
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Mood Disorders
Study Provides Insight into How Stress Predisposes to Depression
A study provides insight into how stress impacts the brain and may ...
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