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Smokeless tobacco not healthy option to smoking

According to the American Heart Association (AHA) smokeless tobacco products are not really safe alternatives to smoking and can actually lead to certain types of cancers.

White people are better conditioned to deal with muscular dystrophy

According to a study published in the journal Neurology, White Americans with muscular dystrophy, a debilitating muscular disease, tend to live longer than their African American counterparts. They can live up to 12 years longer. Muscular dystrophy is an inherited disease where muscle fibers slowly degenerate and are vulnerable to damage and get weak progressively. The death mainly occurs due to r...

Progeria can provide clues to risks of aging

Progeria is a rare genetic disorder - only 65 cases in the world - where a child's aging process is accelerated and he or she dies of aging related disease like stroke and heart attack. Life expectancy is about 13 years.

Has Roche got the right medicine?

Last summer, the leaders of some of the world's top drugmakers buttonholed Roche Chief Executive Severin Schwan and tried, unsuccessfully, to get him to change his mind.

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New moms, dads show increased depression risk

Depression is fairly common among parents of children younger than 12, with the risk being greatest in their children's first year of life, a new study suggests.

Popularity can come at a price: getting flu first

Think you're popular? Well, name a friend. It turns out that this person is probably more popular than you, a tendency that scientists might be able to use to predict the spread of disease.

Mutations seen in 1 in 6 with early-onset Parkinson's

One in six people who develop Parkinson's disease early (before age 40 or 50) carry a genetic mutation known to be associated with the neurological disorder, new research suggests.

High radiation raises risk of second cancer: study

Atomic bomb blast victims lucky enough to survive one cancer have a high risk of developing a second, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday, in a study that offers new insights about cancer risks from radiation exposure.

Smoking cessation treatments cost-effective: U.S. study

Investing in smoking cessation treatments saves lives and it may be sound fiscal policy, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.

Vaccine drives face multibillion funding shortfalls

A push to protect millions of children against preventable diseases has hit financial trouble, with private donations for vaccines falling short, new figures released on Tuesday showed.

Maternal deaths fall 34 percent, still above U.N. target

Deaths from complications during pregnancy and childbirth have fallen by a third in the past two decades but 1,000 women still die needlessly every day, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.

Scientists see risks and benefits in nano foods

In a taste of things to come, food scientists say they have cooked up a way of using nanotechnology to make low-fat or fat-free foods just as appetizing and satisfying as their full-fat fellows.

Microwave popcorn, and non stick cookware can up cholesterol levels

A recent study has found a strong correlation between the chemicals used in non stick cookware, and in microwave popcorns and high blood cholesterol in children.

Second hand smoke hurts more than 50 percent of children

You know smoking is bad, but second hand smoking is even worse as there is no idea how much smoke you actually can inhale. The worst effected in this are small children between the age of 3 and 11, a recent research shows.

Less-potent opiates may be safer for long-term use

People taking opioid painkillers for extended periods of time are at greater risk of problems if they have been prescribed more potent forms of these drugs, new research shows.

Surgeons fail to disclose big payments to journals

Nearly half of surgeons who earned more than $1 million from companies that make orthopedic devices did not disclose it when they published medical journal articles, U.S. researchers said on Monday.

Dying at home better for cancer patients

Cancer patients who die at home do so more peacefully -- and their caregivers end up doing better emotionally, too, researchers reported on Monday.

Unequal access drives fertility tourism, experts say

Patients who cross borders in search of cheaper, more available fertility treatment can now choose from more than 100 countries but may be putting themselves and their babies at risk, experts said Tuesday.

Antibiotics mess up your stomach, U.S. study finds

Even seemingly gentle antibiotics may severely disrupt the balance of microbes living in the gut, with unforeseen health consequences, U.S. researchers reported on Monday.

Fewer than half of U.S. moms breastfeed enough: CDC

Fewer than half of U.S. mothers breastfeed their newborns for even half as long as advised and just 22 percent still do so at one year, government researchers reported on Monday.

Researchers develop test for pregnancy complication

It may be possible to predict which women will develop a dangerous complication of pregnancy called pre-eclampsia weeks before they ever show the first symptoms, an international team of researchers reported Monday.

Industry has sway over food safety system: study

The food industry is jeopardizing U.S. public health by withholding information from food safety investigators or pressuring regulators to withdraw or alter policy designed to protect consumers, said a survey of government scientists and inspectors.

Fall Asleep Easier, Sleep Deeper, and Watch Your Body Fat Disappear

Whatever you do, please try to keep it natural... taking sleep aid drugs will almost always have adverse side effects

The Ultimate Secrets to a Flat Stomach and Six Pack Abs

With this article, I want to show you why you might be struggling to lose that stubborn stomach fat that is covering up your abs.

AstraZeneca hunts stem cell cure for eye disorder

AstraZeneca took its first significant step into regenerative medicine using stem cells on Monday by signing a deal with University College London to develop ways to repair eyesight in people with diabetes.

European downturn seen pushing up cancer rates

The economic downturn threatens to raise cancer rates in Europe as lifestyles change, budgets are cut, and private and public sector employers take short cuts on safety, public health experts said Monday.

Elan chief says would not stop new conflicts probe: report

The chief executive of Irish drugmaker Elan told a newspaper on Monday that he would not block a fresh probe over alleged conflicts of interest at the company.

No link found between vaccine mercury and autism

A new government study adds to the evidence that thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative until recently found in many vaccines, does not increase children's risk of autism.

Does Alternative medicine really work?

Every time there is a pandemic anywhere, new theories start doing the rounds. One debate that has been going on from the time Dr Alexander Fleming invented Penicillin is whether introducing artificial chemicals into the body really cures the system or simply provides instant gratification. While modern medicines have made tremendous advances, there is still a significant proportion of the populat....

How to beat the stiff back?

Staring at the screen for hours together may help you concentrate on your work and earn brownie points at work. However, it can seriously affect your health in many ways. For one, most executives have complained about a stiff neck after hours of crouching and staring at the LCD.

How diabetes harms your body

Diabetes is not just about high blood sugar, it can impact your body in many different ways. It can complicate the natural functioning of your organs, making them weak and vulnerable to outside infection.

Tips to avoid miscarriage

First three months in a pregnancy is always a crucial time as the fetus develops. So it is important for you keep a close watch on how your body functions during this period and watch out for anything that's different from usual. Here are a few points you need to watch out for in the first three months.

Alcohol can raise instances of breast cancer

Women who drink alcohol regularly are at a greater risk of breast cancer, repeated research has shown. It shows that alcohol reduces a person's immunity against fighting the cancer cells, and it leads to cancer developing in the milk producing glands that are connected to the ducts carrying milk to the nipple. Studies have shown that high estrogen levels are the main cause of cancer developing in ...

Vegetable-based low-carb diet better for heart, research shows

In a recent study of about 130,000 men and women in the medical journal Annals of Internal Medicine, it was found that people who were on a low-carb vegetable-based diet were healthier than people who got their proteins from animal sources. Researchers found that low-carb veggie eaters had lower mortality rate from diseases like cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular problems.

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