Exercise tips on food labels better than calorie count for weight watchers
4/5/2013 4:15:00 PM IST |
Washington, April 5 (ANI): Deciphering nutritional information in a food package isn't always easy. People tend to eat more when presented with only calorie counts on the label. |
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Exercise tips on food labels better than calorie count for weight watchers
4/5/2013 4:14:00 PM IST |
Washington, April 5 (ANI): Deciphering nutritional information in a food package isn't always easy. People tend to eat more when presented with only calorie counts on the label. |
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Self-management guide for people with diabetes in India set for launch
4/5/2013 1:18:00 PM IST |
Mumbai, April 5 (ANI): 'The illustrated guide to living with diabetes in India', a comprehensive, reliable self-management guide for people with diabetes in India will be launching very soon. |
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'Deadly' bird flu in China mutates, may infect people
4/5/2013 11:40:00 AM IST |
Tokyo, Apr 5 (ANI): A bird flu in China appears to have mutated, and the virus has genetic markers that would help it infect people, a report has said. |
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Brisk walking can cut risk of heart-related conditions as much as running
4/5/2013 10:46:00 AM IST |
Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): Brisk walking can lower your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes as much as running, a new study has revealed. |
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Cutting down on salt and increasing potassium intake reduces stroke risk
4/5/2013 10:46:00 AM IST |
Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): Cutting down on salt and, at the same time, increasing levels of potassium in our diet will have major health and cost benefits across the world, a new study suggests. |
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Being overweight in early adulthood may double risk of kidney disease in older age
4/5/2013 10:03:00 AM IST |
Washington, April 5 (ANI): Those who are overweight starting in early adulthood (ages 26 or 36 years) may be twice as likely to have chronic kidney disease at age 60 to 64 years than those who are not overweight, according to a new study. |
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Smoking, depression in teen girls 'red flag' for osteoporosis
4/4/2013 3:58:00 PM IST |
Washington, April 4 (ANI): Depression, anxiety, and smoking have a negative impact on the bone accrual of adolescent girls and may become a red flag for a future constrained by low bone mass or osteoporosis and higher fracture rates in postmenopausal years, researchers say. |
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China briefs WHO on new bird flu
4/4/2013 1:51:00 PM IST |
Beijing, April 4 (Xinhua-ANI): China's health authorities have promised transparency and cooperation to the World Health Organization (WHO) in regards to human infections of a new strain of bird flu. |
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Low-cal diet 'just as good as op' for diabetes
4/4/2013 1:33:00 PM IST |
London, April 4 (ANI): A low-calorie diet is just as effective as drastic stomach surgery at reducing diabetics' blood glucose levels, according to new research. |
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Male baldness indicates heart disease risk
4/4/2013 11:36:00 AM IST |
Washington, Apr 4 (ANI): Male pattern baldness is linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease, but only if it's on the top/crown of the head, a new study has revealed. |
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National Food Security Bill will eradicate malnutrition, hunger: K.V. Thomas
4/4/2013 11:02:00 AM IST |
New Delhi, Apr. 4 (ANI): Aiming to provide food security to 75 percent of the rural and 50 percent of the urban population along with a special focus on nutritional needs of children, pregnant and lactating women, the National Food Security Bill will lead to massive PDS reforms, including doorstep delivery of food grains, end-to-end computerisation, leveraging aadhaar, etc. |
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Low testosterone levels in males linked to rheumatoid arthritis
4/4/2013 10:02:00 AM IST |
Washington, Apr 4 (ANI): Low testosterone levels may be an indication for the subsequent development of rheumatoid arthritis in men, a new study suggests. |
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Newlyweds satisfied with marriage likelier to gain weight
4/4/2013 10:02:00 AM IST |
Washington, Apr 4 (ANI): Young newlyweds who are satisfied with their marriage gain weight in the early years after they exchange vows, putting them at increased risk for various health problems, a new study has found. |
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Better lifestyle could help cure high BP
4/4/2013 12:39:00 AM IST |
London, Apr. 4 (ANI): Five simple lifestyle changes can help people beat high blood pressure and save millions of lives every year, according to world health experts. |
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150 health and safety myths exposed
4/3/2013 2:17:00 PM IST |
London, April 3 (ANI): No bubbles at parties and toothpicks removed from restaurants are among a list of health and safety myths exposed in the past year. |
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Fish oils show promise against cancer
4/3/2013 10:25:00 AM IST |
Washington, April 3 (ANI): In a mice study, a team of UC Davis scientists has found that a product resulting from a metabolized omega-3 fatty acid helps combat cancer by cutting off the supply of oxygen and nutrients that fuel tumor growth and spread of the disease. |
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66pc adult asthma sufferers are also allergic
4/3/2013 12:50:00 AM IST |
Washington, April 3 (ANI): At least two-thirds of all adult asthma sufferers also have an allergy, a new study has found. |
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Daily stress hurts long-term mental health
4/3/2013 12:05:00 AM IST |
Washington, April 3 (ANI): Maintaining emotional balance is crucial to avoiding severe mental health problems in later life, according to a new study led by a UC Irvine psychologist. |
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Mentally ill patients 7 times likelier to use cannabis
4/3/2013 12:05:00 AM IST |
Washington, April 3 (ANI): People with mental illnesses are more than seven times more likely to use cannabis weekly compared to people without the condition, US researchers say. |
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