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20 percent of Indians suffer from bowel diseases

by Indo-Asian News Service March 5, 2008 Health

About 10 to 20 percent of the Indian population suffers from functional bowel diseases, including irritable bowel disease and dyspepsia or pain centred in the upper abdomen.
Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Panabaka Lakshmi Wednesday said a survey conducted by the Indian Society of Gastroenterology across the country among 4,500 people showed that [...]

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Rapid test kit developed for killer disease

by Dpa January 3, 2008 Health

Scientists have developed a rapid test kit for a lethal disease caused by bacteria in the soil, speeding up diagnosis of melioidosis in three hours instead of five days, a report said Wednesday.
The disease-causing bacterium called burkholderia pseudomallei can enter the body through a small cut and cause death from pus infection within one week.
Up [...]

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Air pollution from diesel traffic can worsen asthma

by Indo-Asian News Service December 8, 2007 Health

Air pollution from diesel traffic could worsen asthma, a chronic respiratory disease characterised by sudden recurring attacks of laboured breathing, chest constriction and coughing affects, a new study has said.
A group of scientists in Britain found greater reduction in lung capacity of people with asthma when exposed to diesel traffic. However, they don’t know if [...]

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Certain fruits and vegetables may cut cancer risk

by Indo-Asian News Service December 8, 2007 Health

Eating plenty of certain fruits and vegetables every day may reduce your risk of getting cancer, says new studies strengthening earlier findings that linked high intake of fruits and vegetables with a reduced cancer risk.
Eating at least five portions of fruits and vegetables a day is already known as an essential part of a healthy, [...]

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Lipstick may cause breast cancer

by Indo-Asian News Service December 8, 2007 Health

Beware of using lipsticks! You might end up getting breast cancer, warn scientists in the US who say chemicals in lipsticks and nail varnish might interfere with the healthy development of breast tissues leading to cancer.
Before reaching the conclusion, scientists fed lactating rats with the chemical butyl benzyl phthalate or BBP found in lipstick and [...]

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Tomatoes can reduce heart disease

by Indo-Asian News Service December 8, 2007 Health

A new study in Britain suggests that regular intake of tomatoes can significantly reduce heart disease.
The scientists also advised people with high cholesterol to start taking tomatoes or drink tomato juice to help reduce the risk of heart attacks.
Tomatoes have long been considered a healthy food. Researchers in the new study included 21 volunteers, aged [...]

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Is Your Child Showing Juvenile Diabetes Symptoms?

by Sunita Bothra November 22, 2007 Tips, Advise and How to

Even though your child might say he or she is fine, you still need to observe them carefully. Going to the doctor is not high on the list of a kid’s favorite things to do, so they may do anything they can to avoid it. Although you should talk to a pediatrician when [...]

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The Diabetes Symptom And Proper Treatment

by Sunita Bothra November 22, 2007 Tips, Advise and How to

It is extremely important to be able to recognize diabetes symptom because diabetes can be a life-threatening disease if it is not treated properly. It has to do with insulin, which is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas. Its function is to regulate blood sugar levels. Whenever there are high [...]

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How To Get Free Diabetes Supplies

by Sunita Bothra November 22, 2007 Tips, Advise and How to

The average person with diabetes spends more than $13,000 in medical care annually while the typical person without diabetes only spends approximately $3,000 per year on health care. While this cost sounds high, the toll of uncontrolled blood glucose levels and associated complications is a lot higher. Think of all the prescriptions, lab work, [...]

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