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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Cook Fried Foods in a Healthy Way

Do you relish fried stuff but have to banish them from your diet? Despair no more! The following tips will let you enjoy your favorite fried munchies occasionally.

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Eating Disorder Treatment Involves More of Counselling

Anorexia and Bulimia, the most common eating disorders are usually inter-linked and these conditions are the result of external influences and psychological triggers. The disorders are potentially life threatening and require treatment that is a combination of professional counselling, medication and support from family, friends and peers. "Bulimia is an excessive and compulsive eating disorder, while anorexia refers to the lack of appetite caused by ...

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A Cup of Coffee Can Reduce the Risk of Liver Cancer

A new study found that drinking coffee daily could reduce the risk of liver cancer. Researchers at the World Cancer Research Fund in London and the American Institute for Cancer Research teamed up together to study the link between increased coffee consumption and reduced risk of liver cancer. The study comprised of 8.2 million people and the researchers analysed 24,500 liver cases from 35 studies to reach this conclusion. The study points that drinking 2 to 3 cups of ...

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Delay in Treatment Increase Chances of Death in Swine Flu

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mumbai, India, conducted an internal death audit to understand the reasons behind H1N1 mortality. The report shows that nearly half of the reported swine flu deaths in Mumbai took medical help after six days of the onset of the disease. A committee was set up to analyse the course of the treatment. Dr Mangala Gomare, Epidemiology cell in-charge, BMC, said, "Our committee had analysed 27 swine flu deaths and found that in ...

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How Maternal Diet During Pregnancy Influences Baby's Weight Later in Life

Maternal diet during pregnancy and lactation significantly influences the baby's and maternal health. A new study by Penn State College of Medicine has revealed that maternal diet during pregnancy and lactation may prime offspring for weight gain and obesity later in life. Researchers found that consuming a high-fat diet during pregnancy and lactation may put your baby at higher risk of obesity later in life. The study suggested that obesity compromises the neuro-circuits ...