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Gout, the painful condition doesn’t increase your risk of fracture
People who suffer from gout, a painful inflammatory arthritis, may not have an increased risk of fracture as earlier believed, says a new study. Gout is a common form of […]
Red meat puts you at higher risk of cancer and diabetes. Stay away from it
A high consumption of red and processed meat has been linked to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and insulin resistance, a new research has claimed. According to the Elsevier study, non-alcoholic […]
Ladies, get fit. Good health before pregnancy reduces gestational diabetes risk
Turns out, better fitness in before pregnancy, reduces the risk of gestational diabetes in women. According to a University of Iowa-led study, expectant mothers who were fitter before pregnancy, are […]
Delhiites, you are at higher risk of getting osteoporosis. Here’s why
A new study has found that people living in the city are at a high risk of suffering from brittle bones, which can cause fractures, even from simple acts like […]
Sleep-deprived men are at greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Here’s why
There’s a link between insufficient sleep and the development of insulin resistance, one of the factors that cause Type 2 diabetes. A team of US researchers has discovered a biological reason […]
Dear women, take note. Menopausal hormone therapy may decrease heart failure risk
Menopausal hormone therapy, used to treat hot flashes, sleep disturbances and vaginal dryness, may also have the potential to lower risk of heart failure, say researchers, led by one of […]
Vitamin D can cut heart failure risk after an attack. Here’s how
Besides helping build strong bones and muscles, Vitamin D may also protect heart tissue and prevent heart failure after a heart attack, finds a study conducted on mice. Heart failure […]
Vaping could increase lung, bladder cancers and heart disease risk: Study
Vaping may raise the risk of cancer because it leads to DNA damage, even though it contains fewer carcinogens than tobacco smoke, a US study has found. The report in […]
Drinking tea every day could be linked to a lower risk of glaucoma, study shows
Scientific research has previously shown tea to have a whole host of health benefits – from boosting gut health to improving brain function – and now a new study suggests that it […]
Breathe easier: A handful of walnuts daily cuts risk of asthma
Numerous studies have emphasised the many health benefits of walnuts. Here’s another reason why you must include these nuts in your daily diet. According to researchers, a type of vitamin E found […]