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Kidney Stones can Now be Removed Easily and Painlessly

Kidney Stones can Now be Removed Easily and Painlessly

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Kidney stones can now be passed out without pain, reveals a new study. Pain caused by the contractions in the ureter, while passing a stone could be alleviated using muscle relaxants.

Anal Cancer

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Cancer of the anus is rare however its incidence is increasing especially among the HIV positive patients and it is caused by human papilloma (HPV) virus.

Kidney Function Differs in Men and Women

Kidney Function Differs in Men and Women

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Kidney function varies in both men and women. Marked differences between male and female kidneys have been observed and the findings may help in treating kidney diseases. Understanding gender differences in organs is essential to treat diseases.

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Med-Pork Diet: New Mediterranean Diet Allows You Eat Meat Without Guilt

Med-Pork Diet: New Mediterranean Diet Allows You Eat Meat Without Guilt

Diet & Nutrition News Dec 10 2019 11:20 AM

Guilt-free meat eating: Adding pork to the Mediterranean diet (Mediterranean-Pork or Med-Pork Diet) can boost your cognitive function, reveals a new study.

Lactobacillus Balances Gut Health, Improves Chronic-alcohol-induced Liver Injury

Lactobacillus Balances Gut Health, Improves Chronic-alcohol-induced Liver Injury

Research News Dec 10 2019 11:06 AM

Lactobacillus rhamnosus could dose-dependently reestablish a balanced gut microbiome and counter the liver-damaging effects of alcohol consumption to reverse the results of chronic alcohol-induced liver injury.

Beat Anxiety by Using 'Safety Signals'

Beat Anxiety by Using 'Safety Signals'

Mental Health News Dec 10 2019 10:59 AM

Managing Anxiety: 'Safety signals' such as a musical piece, a person, or even an item like a stuffed animal may help fight anxiety.

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Tune Your Brain: Playing Sports can Boost Your Brain Health

Tune Your Brain: Playing Sports can Boost Your Brain Health

Health Watch Dec 9 2019 2:46 PM

Can sports boost your brain power? Yes, playing a variety of sports such as football, soccer and hockey can tune your brain, reveals a new study.

Wilms' Tumor: Root Cause of Childhood Kidney Cancer Discovered

Wilms' Tumor: Root Cause of Childhood Kidney Cancer Discovered

Health in Focus Dec 6 2019 6:46 PM

Wilms' tumor is a childhood kidney cancer and it's root cause has been discovered. It is caused by a DNA change in a single renal cell. The discovery can help develop screening tests before cancer manifests.

Diabetes During Pregnancy May Up Risk of Heart Disease in Children

Diabetes During Pregnancy May Up Risk of Heart Disease in Children

Health in Focus Dec 5 2019 5:45 PM

Children born to diabetic mothers exhibit increased rates of early-onset heart disease, depending on the extent of exposure to diabetes in the uterus. It could be prevented by treating diabetic women before pregnancy.

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Quiz on Antioxidants

Test Your Knowledge on Antioxidants

Antioxidants are substances that guard your cells against free radicals. They also play a role in preventing diseases such as those of the heart or cancer.

Test Your Knowledge on Blood

Test Your Knowledge on Blood

Blood is a circulating fluid carrying vital substances such as oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body. Take this quiz to test your knowledge on blood.

Quiz on Organ Donation and Transplantation

Test Your Knowledge on Organ Donation and Transplantation

See how much you know about organ donation and transplantation by taking this quiz.

Temperature Conversion Calculator

Temperature Conversion Calculator

A unit calculator that helps to convert your body temperature from one unit to another.

Body Surface Area for Adults

Body Surface Area for Adults

Here is a simple calculator for you to find out the total body surface area for adults, based on their height and weight, offered by medindia.

Body Adiposity Index | Body Fat Percentage Calculator

Body Adiposity Index | Body Fat Percentage Calculator

Body adiposity index or body fat percentage calculator gives you the fat percentage in your body using your height and hip circumference. Body adiposity index calculator helps check if you are obese.

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