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What Happens If You Accidentally Swallow Bubble Gum? Myths, Risks And When To Seek Help
Accidentally swallowing a piece of bubble gum is usually harmless. Rarely, large amounts or other risk factors can cause obstruction.
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Ultra-Processed Food Sales Surge In India, Causing Obesity And Diabetes Crisis: Lancet Study
India is seeing the fastest ultra-processed food (UPF) sales growth, which is surging obesity and diabetes cases, according to The Lancet.
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Neuroscientist Reveals 3 Hidden Factors That May Trigger Alzheimer's Disease
Neuroscientist Dr Robert Love warns that vitamin D deficiency, poor sleep, and chronic inflammation are three major risk factors for Alzheimers disease.
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Lifestyle Habits In Your 20s And 30s That Increase Diabetes Risk
Identifying and altering these habits promptly enhances the likelihood of preventing the disease or postponing its start.
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Walking These Many Steps Daily Can Help Delay Alzheimer's Related Memory Loss
A recent study has revealed that older people whose brains have begun to show molecular signs of the disease, taking as few as 3,000 to 5,000 steps per day can help significantly delay the onset of mental decline.
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Waist-To-Height Ratio More Accurate In Predicting Heart Disease Risk Than BMI, New Lancet Study Shows
While obesity is a known risk factor for heart disease, a new study showed that the ratio of a person's waist measurement compared to their height is more reliable than body mass index (BMI) at predicting the risk.
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Are Your Genes The Real Reason Why You Struggle With Weight Loss? Study Explains
A global study identifies new rare and common gene variants that contribute to obesity and related diseases.
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Reporting Leprosy Now Mandatory In Maharashtra, Mandate To Curb Spread
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) In a major boost to fight leprosy, the Maharashtra government on Saturday declared that the chronic infectious condition is a “notifiable disease”.
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Can Personal Care Products Increase Breast Cancer Risk? Doctor Answers
Parabens are commonly used as preservatives in lotions, deodorants, and creams, and they can bind to estrogen receptors in breast cells.
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Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2025: Are You At The Risk Of Brain Tumour?
Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2025: Find out common factors that increase your risk of brain tumour and factors to keep in mind.
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Doctor Explains How Smoking, Alcohol Consumption Raise Breast Cancer Risk
Here's what you need to know about the link between smoking, alcohol consumption and breast cancer risks.
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1 In 5 UTIs May Start In The Kitchen, Not Bathroom, Says New Study
A new US study reveals that nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections (UTIs) may originate from contaminated meat and poor kitchen hygiene rather than just bathroom bacteria.
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World Stroke Day: Expert Decodes The Link Between Air Pollution And Stroke Risk
Air pollution doesn't just affect the lungs; it can infiltrate directly into the body and harm the brain, raising the risk of stroke.
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Psoriasis Isn't Just Skin Deep, It Impacts Mental Health Too: Survivor Explains
Psoriasis isn't just a skin condition. It's an autoimmune disease that can shape your mental and emotional world too.
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World Psoriasis Day: Doctor Explains Myths And More Around The Autoimmune Disease
Whether misidentified as a skin problem or hygiene one, psoriasis is an intricate autoimmune condition that deserves more attention and empathy.
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What Happens If You Accidentally Swallow Bubble Gum? Myths, Risks And When To Seek Help
Accidentally swallowing a piece of bubble gum is usually harmless. Rarely, large amounts or other risk factors can cause obstruction.
-
Ultra-Processed Food Sales Surge In India, Causing Obesity And Diabetes Crisis: Lancet Study
India is seeing the fastest ultra-processed food (UPF) sales growth, which is surging obesity and diabetes cases, according to The Lancet.
-
Neuroscientist Reveals 3 Hidden Factors That May Trigger Alzheimer's Disease
Neuroscientist Dr Robert Love warns that vitamin D deficiency, poor sleep, and chronic inflammation are three major risk factors for Alzheimers disease.
-
Lifestyle Habits In Your 20s And 30s That Increase Diabetes Risk
Identifying and altering these habits promptly enhances the likelihood of preventing the disease or postponing its start.
-
Walking These Many Steps Daily Can Help Delay Alzheimer's Related Memory Loss
A recent study has revealed that older people whose brains have begun to show molecular signs of the disease, taking as few as 3,000 to 5,000 steps per day can help significantly delay the onset of mental decline.
-
Waist-To-Height Ratio More Accurate In Predicting Heart Disease Risk Than BMI, New Lancet Study Shows
While obesity is a known risk factor for heart disease, a new study showed that the ratio of a person's waist measurement compared to their height is more reliable than body mass index (BMI) at predicting the risk.
-
Are Your Genes The Real Reason Why You Struggle With Weight Loss? Study Explains
A global study identifies new rare and common gene variants that contribute to obesity and related diseases.
-
Reporting Leprosy Now Mandatory In Maharashtra, Mandate To Curb Spread
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) In a major boost to fight leprosy, the Maharashtra government on Saturday declared that the chronic infectious condition is a “notifiable disease”.
-
Can Personal Care Products Increase Breast Cancer Risk? Doctor Answers
Parabens are commonly used as preservatives in lotions, deodorants, and creams, and they can bind to estrogen receptors in breast cells.
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Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2025: Are You At The Risk Of Brain Tumour?
Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2025: Find out common factors that increase your risk of brain tumour and factors to keep in mind.
-
Doctor Explains How Smoking, Alcohol Consumption Raise Breast Cancer Risk
Here's what you need to know about the link between smoking, alcohol consumption and breast cancer risks.
-
1 In 5 UTIs May Start In The Kitchen, Not Bathroom, Says New Study
A new US study reveals that nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections (UTIs) may originate from contaminated meat and poor kitchen hygiene rather than just bathroom bacteria.
-
World Stroke Day: Expert Decodes The Link Between Air Pollution And Stroke Risk
Air pollution doesn't just affect the lungs; it can infiltrate directly into the body and harm the brain, raising the risk of stroke.
-
Psoriasis Isn't Just Skin Deep, It Impacts Mental Health Too: Survivor Explains
Psoriasis isn't just a skin condition. It's an autoimmune disease that can shape your mental and emotional world too.
-
World Psoriasis Day: Doctor Explains Myths And More Around The Autoimmune Disease
Whether misidentified as a skin problem or hygiene one, psoriasis is an intricate autoimmune condition that deserves more attention and empathy.
