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Teenage Weight Tied to Odds of Diabetes-Related Death
The increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and eventually dying from the disease, begins early in life and at…
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Kids Need Just Two Doses of Cancer Vaccine
Kids aged 11-12 should get only two doses of a vaccine to prevent cancers caused by human papillomavirus, instead of…
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Malta Tops EU Obesity Rankings, Romania Thinnest
Malta has the highest proportion of obese adults in Europe, according to EU figures released Thursday, while Romania is the…
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Raising a Vegan Baby: There’s a Right Way And a Wrong Way
There’s a right way and a wrong way to raise a baby on vegan food. Those who get it wrong,…
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World Iodine Deficiency Day: Understanding the Importance of Iodine
Minerals and vitamins are vital for a healthy life. They play a significant role in the physical and mental development…
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Men Can Also Get Osteoporosis
Long thought to be a “women’s disease”, osteoporosis can affect men too because apart from the hormonal changes around menopause,…
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Cutting Calories May Dial Back Metabolic Syndrome In Older Adults
For overweight and obese older men and women, adding calorie restriction to a resistance training schedule improves at least some…
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Smoking, Alcohol Associated With Most Cancers in U.S
Preventable risk factors like smoking and alcohol are closely associated with 11 of the 15 cancers in the US, finds…
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Aamir Khan Travels to Bhutan to Advocate Against Malnutrition
Actor Aamir Khan, who is a Unicef Regional Goodwill Ambassador, took time out from his schedule to meet children affected…
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Girls Can Cut Poverty in Developing Economies: UN
Developing economies stand to win an extra $21 billion (19 billion euros) if they improve girls’ health and sex education,…
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