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Maynard | Apr 14 2008
woman drinking wine
Everything we eat, do and think about has an impact on our health. As we look for ways to fight a wide range of diseases, the American Association for Cancer Research 2008 Annual Meeting suggested that continuous engaging in bad habits like drinking...
Neha Mahajan | Feb 8 2008
a seven year old chinese boy smokes a cigarette in downtown beijing
Sociologists and Philanthropists need not worry about the population explosion any more; the tobacco epidemic is doing its job. If the governments across the globe do not take appropriate action, over 500 million people could die who have all the...
Sameer Kumar | Dec 3 2007
sunbeds can be a reason for cancer
In what can be considered as a major move to reduce the number of cancer deaths in UK, the government has set aside both funds and an effective program which aims at reducing not only cancer deaths but also the risk of getting it. The government of...
C.S. | Nov 6 2007
smoking
It is well known that nicotine and tobacco usage are injurious to health and that they are carcinogens. The fact that tobacco and nicotine usage is not illegal but marijuana usage is. It gives us an apparent notion that marijuana is more deleterious....
Vinod | Nov 1 2007
health insurance
The U.S. Census Bureau reported on Tuesday that the number of Americans without health insurance grew to an all time high of 47 million people last year. That is a sharp increase of more than two million people from 2005. The number of children...
Yesha | Oct 6 2007
vitamin d
Of late, there has been a lot of hype regarding Vitamin D as one of the main factors in preventing cancer. However, how particularly Vitamin D is effective in preventing cancer risk needs to be put in proper perspective. A deficiency of Vitamin D...
Shewli | Oct 4 2007
bad teeth
Dental problems are actually signs of health problems in general. Bad breath, painful, swelling and painful gums are indicators of dental problems that should not be ignored at any cost. Every time your mouth smells it could be due to lack of oral...
Ananthanarayanan | Sep 27 2007
fruts
Different researches have proved that fruits and vegetables like grapes, radishes, purple corn, chokeberries, bilberries, purple and black carrots, elderberries and all those red, purple and blue in color help to fight cancer. Each of them have...
Anupam Agnihotri | Sep 26 2007
infants
Believe it or not, men with deep voice tend to have more children than their peers. Well, the reason is not very clear but may be that men having deep voice have a wider choice of mates that makes the difference! These findings from a new study,...
Shewli | Sep 21 2007
diet
Diet has always been a major factor in determining a person's body weight. Teenage is a transitory phase between adulthood and childhood. So, adolescents are advised to follow a balanced diet to lead a health life in future. Teenagers have always...
Shewli | Sep 18 2007
dr marie stopes
Abortion always raises questions around rights and safety. Pregnancy has become a choice, thanks to various contraceptives in the market. Marie Stopes, the clinic that stepped in to offer safe abortion services in many countries all over the world is now...
Ganesh | Sep 5 2007
schwarzenegge at national press club
Do you remember Mr. Schwarzenegger, former Hollywood action hero and the famous bodybuilder? He is now the honorable Governor of California and is once again at the center of debate with his controversial mandatory medical insurance plan. Now days he is...
Mandira S | Jul 26 2007
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Many of us brush our teeth three times a day believing that more brushing helps keep teeth white, shining and strong for long time. While regular brushing of teeth is a good idea but if you brush with toothpaste then this recent finding will make you...
Kanchan | Jul 25 2007
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Today's essential luxury items definitely include a car and those who do not have one feel morbidly down trodden. Well this punishment of poverty may in fact be a boon! That is because it gives you a chance to walk a lot more and the benefits of a...
Esther | Oct 25 2005
A healthy cholesterol diet is vital in keeping heart diseases at bay. No need to panic, it is not adding to cholesterol or encouraging the obese to eat more cheese-n-ham burgers. On the contrary, it is gorging on fresh fruits, whole food grains and...