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Sitting Kills, Suggests Cardiovascular Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 06, 2015 05:33 PM EST

New research shows that sitting for long periods can actually lead to a host of illnesses.

Why Aren't Diets Doing The Trick?

By R. Siva Kumar - Feb 17, 2015 09:22 AM EST

Not just food, but a balanced regimen of dieting, exercise and simple techniques can help you lose weight.

Broken Heart Syndrome, A Real Medical Condition

By Maria Slither - Feb 12, 2015 08:48 AM EST

It's not all roses and chocolates on Valentine's Day.And for those who experience broken hearts and have been sad for a long time, be careful as it might be something more serious.

Aluminium Traces In Everyday Items Causes Cancer And Alzheimer's

By R. Siva Kumar - Feb 11, 2015 07:48 PM EST

While patients of Alzheimer's and Cancer do not know it, aluminium traces in everyday products is dangerously debilitating.

Twitter Tweets Predict Heart Disease Risk: Certain Words Linked to HIgher Risk

By Maria Slither - Jan 23, 2015 11:32 AM EST

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have studied 1300 US counties and examined the Tweets given in those areas. They believe that the Tweets reflect the overall atmosphere in the area and can likely predict the percentage of heart disease.

The Avocado Can Beat Your Cholesterol And Heart Disease

By R. Siva Kumar - Jan 07, 2015 06:34 PM EST

Recent research says that eating just one one avocado a day can lower your cholesterol as well as the threat of heart disease.

Eating Whole Grain Can Cut Mortality Risk by up to 20 Percent

By Peter R - Jan 06, 2015 05:12 PM EST

A new study has shown that the risk of dying mainly to cardiovascular disease can be reduced by just consuming 28 grams of whole grains.

Cancer Deaths down by 22 Percent, American Cancer Society Reports

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 31, 2014 02:26 PM EST

According to the American Cancer Society, deaths related to cancer have fallen by 22 percent over the past two decades

Few Doctors Advise Patients to Continue Sex After Heaet Attack

By Casey Morada - Dec 18, 2014 05:34 PM EST

A new study has revealed that most people who suffer from a heart attack do not get proper sexual counseling from their health care provider. Only a small per cent of heart patients are advised by their doctors that it is safe to resume normal sexual activity after a heart attack.

FDA Approves New Blood Test to Predict Heart Disease Risk

By Peter R - Dec 16, 2014 04:33 PM EST

The test determines concentration of a specific biomarker in blood to identify risk.

Premature or Delayed Onset of Period Increases Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke Later in Life

By Peter R - Dec 16, 2014 09:11 AM EST

University of Oxford researchers showed through a study comprising 1.3 million women that age 13 was the safest time to have periods.

Study challenges long-held science on low-fat diets

By Dustin M Braden - Sep 02, 2014 01:51 PM EDT

A new study challenges the commonly held assumptions about health and diet that have dominated the medical professional for the past several decades.

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