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Moringa / Drumstick Tree

Moringa / Drumstick Tree

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Moringa oleifera has all the essential amino acids, omega oils, vital minerals and vitamins required for good health, especially for the malnourished.

Self-Medication

Self-Medication

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Self-medication is treating self with non-prescription or over the counter medications, for treating self-diagnosed medical conditions. Self-medication must be done with caution, as it can lead to drug-drug or food-drug interactions.

Gardening and Horticultural Therapy for the Young and the Old

Gardening and Horticultural Therapy for the Young and the Old

Lifestyle and Wellness

Art of gardening can improve socializing and cognitive skills in children and elderly. As a therapy it benefits all, be it able or disabled, young or old.

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Online Therapy May Help People With Insomnia Sleep Better

Online Therapy May Help People With Insomnia Sleep Better

Medical Gadgets Sep 26 2018 5:49 PM

Providing cognitive behavioral therapy online can help people with insomnia sleep better, finds a new study.

Eye Infection in Contact Lens Wearers May Cause Blindness

Eye Infection in Contact Lens Wearers May Cause Blindness

Research News Sep 26 2018 5:10 PM

Are contact lenses safe? Contact lens wearers are warned of Acanthamoeba infection outbreak that could lead to blindness.

Consuming Good Quality Protein Supplements Can Benefit Sportspeople

Consuming Good Quality Protein Supplements Can Benefit Sportspeople

Diet & Nutrition News Sep 26 2018 4:42 PM

Powdered protein supplements are the most commonly consumed nutritional supplements among athletes and sportspeople. Are you wondering what to look for while choosing protein supplements for sportspeople?

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Naturally-occurring Antibiotic Could Fight Drug-resistant Tuberculosis

Naturally-occurring Antibiotic Could Fight Drug-resistant Tuberculosis

Health in Focus Sep 25 2018 5:33 PM

Tuberculosis bacteria that are resistant to treatment can now be tackled with an antibiotic that manages to stay active against the drug-resistant bacteria.

Exercising Moderately Decreases Severity of Stroke

Exercising Moderately Decreases Severity of Stroke

Health in Focus Sep 24 2018 4:31 PM

Stroke attacks are milder in people who have exercised moderately before its occurrence compared to those who have not exercised at all.

Playing Golf May Help You Live Longer

Playing Golf May Help You Live Longer

Health Watch Sep 24 2018 2:49 PM

Playing golf not only promotes your mental and physical well-being but also add years to your life, finds a new study.

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Dairy Consumption May Reduce Heart Disease, Death Risk

Dairy Consumption May Reduce Heart Disease, Death Risk

Dairy consumption may reduce heart disease risk. Consuming three servings of dairy products such as milk, yogurt, cheese and butter per day can protect your heart health and reduce death risk.

Chemicals in Beauty Products Can Harm Women's Hormones

Chemicals in Beauty Products Can Harm Women's Hormones

Chemicals in cosmetic and personal care products have negative effects on women's hormones. Parabens used in beauty products may increase the estrogen levels which are linked to estrogen-dependent diseases such as breast cancer.

Olive Oil and Good Sleep can Prevent Heart Attack, Stroke

Olive Oil and Good Sleep can Prevent Heart Attack, Stroke

Consuming foods rich in unsaturated fats, such as olive oil and having a good night's sleep can increase the levels of apolipoprotein A-IV (ApoA-IV), thereby reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Minoxidil Treats High Blood Pressure and Prevents Hair loss or Alopecia

Minoxidil Treats High Blood Pressure and Prevents Hair loss or Alopecia

Minoxidil is a peripheral vasodilator agent prescribed with other blood pressure drugs for treating severe high blood pressure and to stimulate hair regrowth in conditions like androgenic alopecia or hair loss.

Cyclosporine: Immunosuppressive Drug to Prevent Organ Transplant Rejection

Cyclosporine: Immunosuppressive Drug to Prevent Organ Transplant Rejection

Cyclosporine or ciclosporin is an immunosuppressant agent prescribed to prevent rejection of organ transplants and treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, crohn's disease, nephrotic syndrome, bone marrow transplantation, and nummular keratitis.

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.

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