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Graviola, Natural Cancer Killer

Graviola, Natural Cancer Killer

Lifestyle and Wellness

Graviola's health benefits range from curing headaches to fighting cancer. Read on to know more about this versatile plant that has cancer-curing properties among other health benefits.

Test Your Knowledge on Gene Therapy

Test Your Knowledge on Gene Therapy

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Gene therapy is a specialized procedure where genetic material is introduced into the cells of a patient to treat or prevent incurable diseases. Test your knowledge and learn interesting facts about gene therapy

Health Benefits of Kumquat

Health Benefits of Kumquat

Diet And Nutrition

The orange-like citrus fruit, Kumquat, is a complete health booster if included regularly in your diet. Read more to know about the health benefits of Kumquat.

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New Fertility App as Effective as Modern Family Planning Methods: Study

New Fertility App as Effective as Modern Family Planning Methods: Study

Women Health News Oct 16 2018 12:59 PM

Do you have a modern fertility app on your smartphone? Use of a family planning app known as Dot is as effective as other modern methods for avoiding unplanned pregnancy, reveals a new study.

Moms Tight Work Schedules Can Affect Their Kid's Sleep

Moms Tight Work Schedules Can Affect Their Kid's Sleep

Research News Oct 16 2018 12:45 PM

Moms who have tight work schedules often have an irregular sleep. However, a new study finds that it can also affect their kid's sleep.

Vigorous Exercise Can Lower Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease Risk in Kids

Vigorous Exercise Can Lower Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease Risk in Kids

Child Health News Oct 16 2018 12:01 PM

Increasing vigorous exercise can reduce type 2 diabetes and heart disease in children, reveals a new study.

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How to Reduce Postpartum Depression After Delivery?

How to Reduce Postpartum Depression After Delivery?

Health in Focus Oct 15 2018 5:35 PM

Better pain management measures following delivery can lower the risk of postpartum depression because poorly controlled pain might increase the risk of postpartum depression and associated complications.

Digital Brain Model Reveals How Toxic Proteins Cause Brain Diseases

Digital Brain Model Reveals How Toxic Proteins Cause Brain Diseases

Health in Focus Oct 13 2018 3:25 PM

Digital brain modeling can reveal how toxic proteins travel along the neuronal networks in the brain. These produce symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases at specific areas of the brain where they tend to accumulate.

Prolactin Can Protect Women Against Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus

Prolactin Can Protect Women Against Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus

Health in Focus Oct 12 2018 4:36 PM

Prolactin is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland and has many functions. Higher blood levels of total prolactin, within the normal range, can protect against the risk of type-2 diabetes mellitus in women.

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Diabetes May Increase Arthritis, Osteoporosis Risk

Diabetes May Increase Arthritis, Osteoporosis Risk

People with diabetes are more likely to suffer from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis. Regular exercise can be the best treatment for preventing diabetes and arthritis, as it provides positive outcomes on blood sugar control and musculoskeletal pain.

Vitamin B Supplements May Boost Kidney Function in Young Diabetics

Vitamin B Supplements May Boost Kidney Function in Young Diabetics

Vitamin B deficiency is linked to a higher risk of kidney damage and is often noted in children and adults with type-1 diabetes. Simple supplementation of vitamin B complex can protect against kidney disease development and progression.

Milk Protein Helps Reduce Chemotherapy Side Effects

Milk Protein Helps Reduce Chemotherapy Side Effects

Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy can reduce the side affects by supplementing a protein called lactoferrin.

Pregabalin (Lyrica): Drug Treats Neuropathic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Epilepsy and General Anxiety Disorder

Pregabalin (Lyrica): Drug Treats Neuropathic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Epilepsy and General Anxiety Disorder

Pregabalin, an anticonvulsant drug prescribed for treating neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia, fibromyalgia, generalised anxiety disorder , and nerve pain after spinal cord injury.

Enalapril (Renitec): Drug Treats High Blood Pressure, Diabetic Kidney Disease, and Heart Failure

Enalapril (Renitec): Drug Treats High Blood Pressure, Diabetic Kidney Disease, and Heart Failure

Enalapril is a angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor agent which is prescribed for treating hypertension or high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.It is also used for asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction.

Mycophenolate mofetil: Know More About The Organ Transplant Medication

Mycophenolate mofetil: Know More About The Organ Transplant Medication

Mycophenolate mofetil is an immunosuppressant agent prescribed for preventing the rejection of organ transplants such as kidney, heart, and liver. It is also recommended for treating systemic lupus erythematosus, crohn's disease, and psoriasis.

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