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Increase In Acid Reflux Hints at Increase in Esophagus Cancer

According to latest studies, there is an alarming increase in cases of acid influx. The study has shown that the number of cases of acid influx has increased by 50% when compared to the number of cases that existed a decade ago. It has also come to light that between the two genders, it is Read more

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High Blood Pressure In Middle Age Leads To Cardiovascular Diseases

A new research of the Northwestern Medicine has claimed that middle aged men and women who have high blood pressure are 30 per cent more likely to have heart attack or stroke than people having low blood pressure. The group of researchers who conducted the aforementioned study has tried to draw our attention to the Read more

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Engineered Mosquito Might Help In Eradication Of Malaria

In the latest breakthrough against malaria causing parasites, scientists have revealed that genetically modified mosquito with immunity towards the malaria parasite can be an effective solution towards fighting the disease. Scientists from the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Center, who are pioneering the study, said that the anopheles mosquito could be genetically modified so as to Read more

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Silicone Implants in the Breast Might Cause Cancer

According to a latest release by French authorities, certain kinds of implants used for breast enhancement treatments can cause cancer. This might happen if the silicone ruptures. The French authorities are debating on whether all women with these implants should be asked to get them off in order to prevent the incidence of the disease. Read more

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Vit-D And Calcium Do Not Prevent Cancer

We have a conventional belief that Vitamin D and calcium along with maintaining the bone health in elderly people also prevent the development of cancer. But a recent study has claimed that Vitamin D and calcium no doubt prevent bone fractures although they are not helpful in preventing cancer. Some of the previous researches claimed Read more

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Scientific Proof as To How Acupuncture Reduces Stress

Although acupuncture is a well known way of reducing stress, the exact mechanism by which the process takes place was not known. However, latest study conducted on rats has lead researchers to identify the exact protein that is suppressed by acupuncture technique. The research has been undertaken by Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC). Acupuncture is Read more

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Risks In Fetus Due To Carcinogens Vary Depending The Time Of Pregnancy And Quantity Of Exposure

When a pregnant woman is exposed to carcinogenic elements, the fetus in the womb is affected as well. This exposure can cause harm to the baby in the future. Latest research has now unearthed that fact that the risk of exposure varies based on the quantity of exposure and time of exposure, which in other Read more

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Christmas Foods May Be Healthier Too

Christmas holidays are coming. It is well known that Christmas foods contain lots of fat and calories. But most recently a group of researchers after conducting a study over Christmas foods has claimed that some of the Christmas foods contain some beneficial healthy contents along with fat and calories. They have also mentioned the nutrient Read more

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Wounds That Do Not Heal Could Hint At An Inherent Autoimmune Disease

Latest research has brought to light that wounds that do not heal could be hint to some kind of inherent autoimmune disease. This condition of wounds not healing is usually found in diabetics because the high sugar content in blood prevents healing. However, when a normal person who has not been diagnosed with diabetes has Read more

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Pollution and Child Health

Back in 1992, there was a study regarding the impact of pollution on the health of children living in Southern California. The premise was that children would be more badly affected by pollution than adults because children got developing bodies, particularly respiratory systems and because they are likely to breathe faster and spend more time outdoors compared to an adult person. Twelve Read more