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Heart Attack In 40s: Why Are Healthy And Fit Individuals Still At Risk? Cardiologist Explains
While a person may look lean and exercise regularly, fitness does not guarantee cardiovascular health. The growing prevalence of risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and unhealthy diets adds to the burden of cardiovascular diseases.
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Inflammation Can Harm Your Body In 7 Ways: Here's How To Fight It Naturally
Persistent inflammation can interfere with insulin function, making it harder for the body to regulate blood sugar. Over time, this may raise the risk of type 2 diabetes.
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Why Is Fatty Liver Rising Among Non-Alcoholics Under 35? Doctor Answers
Fatty liver is often a silent disease. Many young patients remain asymptomatic, with diagnosis occurring incidentally during routine health check-ups.
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Nutritional Support To 2.8 Million Tuberculosis Patients Could Avert 120,000 Deaths Yearly: Study
Researchers in collaboration with India's National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) found that food support is a cost-effective way to improve health outcomes for people with TB in 94 per cent of the study's simulations.
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Childhood Asthma On The Rise: Causes, Triggers, And Management Strategies
Childhood asthma arises from a mix of genetic predisposition and environmental factors that inflame and narrow airways in children.
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Why Don't Commercial Flights Fly Over Antarctica?
While technically possible, risks like weather and visibility, and other factors refrain commercial flights from flying over Antarctica.
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Are Your Kidneys At Risk? 7 Early Signs To Watch Out For
Healthy kidneys help produce a hormone that supports red blood cell production. When kidney function declines, it can lead to anaemia.
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Children May Be More Vulnerable To Cancer-Causing Chemicals In Water And Medicines: Study
The study focuses on a chemical called NDMA (N-nitrosodimethylamine), which can be present in polluted water, processed foods, and some medications. This chemical has long been known to be potentially cancer-causing.
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One Test, Eight Risks: A Single Genetic Test Can Now Predict Risk For 8 Heart Conditions
The tool uses a "polygenic risk score" (PRS) that combines information from hundreds of thousands of common genetic variants across the genome. This integrated report is designed to highlight hidden cardiovascular risk long before symptoms start to a
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Garlic As A Mosquito Repellent: Myth Or Fact?
Garlic contains sulphur compounds like allicin, known for their strong smell and antimicrobial properties. The idea is that consuming garlic changes your body odour, making you less attractive to mosquitoes.
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Can Drinking More Water Prevent Kidney Stones? Study Says No. See What Really Helps
A new study challenges the belief that drinking more water alone prevents kidney stones. Hydration helps, but diet, urine output, and medical factors matter more for long-term prevention.
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What's Transient Global Amnesia That Sai Pallavi Suffers From In The Movie Ek Din?
During a TGA episode, you can't form new memories and you have difficulty recalling recent memories. Episodes of TGA usually last no more than several hours, and in certain cases, it can last up to 24 hours.
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1 In 4 Indian School Children Obese, Unhealthy Diets To Blame: Study
Childhood obesity is not just about weight gain, it has long-term health implications. Experts warn that obese children are more likely to develop serious conditions.
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Ed Sheeran Reveals Shingles Diagnosis: Signs, Risk Factors Of The Misunderstood Viral Infection
Singer Ed Sheeran has revealed a shingles diagnosis, spotlighting a painful viral infection often misunderstood. Here's what causes shingles, its symptoms, who's at risk, and how to prevent it.
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Exposure To 'Forever Chemicals' In Early Life Increases The Risk Of Childhood Leukaemia: Study
The scientists checked levels of 17 different PFAS compounds and found that some of these chemicals were present at higher levels in children who later developed leukaemia.
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Heart Attack In 40s: Why Are Healthy And Fit Individuals Still At Risk? Cardiologist Explains
While a person may look lean and exercise regularly, fitness does not guarantee cardiovascular health. The growing prevalence of risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and unhealthy diets adds to the burden of cardiovascular diseases.
-
Inflammation Can Harm Your Body In 7 Ways: Here's How To Fight It Naturally
Persistent inflammation can interfere with insulin function, making it harder for the body to regulate blood sugar. Over time, this may raise the risk of type 2 diabetes.
-
Why Is Fatty Liver Rising Among Non-Alcoholics Under 35? Doctor Answers
Fatty liver is often a silent disease. Many young patients remain asymptomatic, with diagnosis occurring incidentally during routine health check-ups.
-
Nutritional Support To 2.8 Million Tuberculosis Patients Could Avert 120,000 Deaths Yearly: Study
Researchers in collaboration with India's National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) found that food support is a cost-effective way to improve health outcomes for people with TB in 94 per cent of the study's simulations.
-
Childhood Asthma On The Rise: Causes, Triggers, And Management Strategies
Childhood asthma arises from a mix of genetic predisposition and environmental factors that inflame and narrow airways in children.
-
Why Don't Commercial Flights Fly Over Antarctica?
While technically possible, risks like weather and visibility, and other factors refrain commercial flights from flying over Antarctica.
-
Are Your Kidneys At Risk? 7 Early Signs To Watch Out For
Healthy kidneys help produce a hormone that supports red blood cell production. When kidney function declines, it can lead to anaemia.
-
Children May Be More Vulnerable To Cancer-Causing Chemicals In Water And Medicines: Study
The study focuses on a chemical called NDMA (N-nitrosodimethylamine), which can be present in polluted water, processed foods, and some medications. This chemical has long been known to be potentially cancer-causing.
-
One Test, Eight Risks: A Single Genetic Test Can Now Predict Risk For 8 Heart Conditions
The tool uses a "polygenic risk score" (PRS) that combines information from hundreds of thousands of common genetic variants across the genome. This integrated report is designed to highlight hidden cardiovascular risk long before symptoms start to a
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Garlic As A Mosquito Repellent: Myth Or Fact?
Garlic contains sulphur compounds like allicin, known for their strong smell and antimicrobial properties. The idea is that consuming garlic changes your body odour, making you less attractive to mosquitoes.
-
Can Drinking More Water Prevent Kidney Stones? Study Says No. See What Really Helps
A new study challenges the belief that drinking more water alone prevents kidney stones. Hydration helps, but diet, urine output, and medical factors matter more for long-term prevention.
-
What's Transient Global Amnesia That Sai Pallavi Suffers From In The Movie Ek Din?
During a TGA episode, you can't form new memories and you have difficulty recalling recent memories. Episodes of TGA usually last no more than several hours, and in certain cases, it can last up to 24 hours.
-
1 In 4 Indian School Children Obese, Unhealthy Diets To Blame: Study
Childhood obesity is not just about weight gain, it has long-term health implications. Experts warn that obese children are more likely to develop serious conditions.
-
Ed Sheeran Reveals Shingles Diagnosis: Signs, Risk Factors Of The Misunderstood Viral Infection
Singer Ed Sheeran has revealed a shingles diagnosis, spotlighting a painful viral infection often misunderstood. Here's what causes shingles, its symptoms, who's at risk, and how to prevent it.
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Exposure To 'Forever Chemicals' In Early Life Increases The Risk Of Childhood Leukaemia: Study
The scientists checked levels of 17 different PFAS compounds and found that some of these chemicals were present at higher levels in children who later developed leukaemia.
