Epilepsy patients face higher risks of domestic violence, sexual abuse: Study

Epilepsy patients face higher risks of domestic violence, sexual abuse: Study

Oct 17, 2016 11

Epilepsy patients face higher risks of domestic violence, sexual abuse: Study
In a recent analysis, experts have found that people suffering from epilepsy were seven-times more likely to have reported experiencing discrimination due to health problems. …

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Test for coronary artery disease motivates people to adopt healthier habits

Test for coronary artery disease motivates people to adopt healthier habits

Oct 17, 2016 10

Test for coronary artery disease motivates people to adopt healthier habits
Washington DC: Researchers have found that undergoing a computer tomographic angiography was a better motivator to get people with suspected coronary artery disease to adopt healthier lifestyle practices than an exercise electrocardiography and stress test. …

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Eating dark chocolates may improve your heart health

Eating dark chocolates may improve your heart health

Oct 17, 2016 1

Eating dark chocolates may improve your heart health
Now you need not be guilty of indulging in dark chocolates, as compounds found in cocoa may be good for your heart, a study has found. …

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High cholesterol capable of causing bone loss: Experts

High cholesterol capable of causing bone loss: Experts

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High cholesterol capable of causing bone loss: Experts
High cholesterol, which is a known factor for the decrease in heart health may harm more than our cardiovascular systems and lead to bone loss, say researchers including one of Indian-origin. …

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IVF may reduce birth defects for women above 40

IVF may reduce birth defects for women above 40

Oct 17, 2016 147

IVF may reduce birth defects for women above 40
Babies born to women aged 40 and over from assisted reproduction technologies are likely to have fewer birth defects compared with those from women who conceive naturally at the same age, new research has found.

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Nigeria: One Woman Dies Every 10 Mins at Childbirth – Survey

Nigeria: One Woman Dies Every 10 Mins at Childbirth – Survey

Oct 17, 2016 1

Nigeria: One Woman Dies Every 10 Mins at Childbirth – Survey
A survey conducted by Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has revealed that in Nigeria 1 in 13 women dies during pregnancy or child birth and that in every 10 minutes one woman dies from conditions associated with childbirth.

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Questions and Answers on Rabies.

Questions and Answers on Rabies.

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Questions and Answers on Rabies.
Rabies remains a big problem in Africa, South Africa and Asia. Over 17.5 million persons world-wide are treated for animal bites annually while about 50,000 persons die from rabies following dog bite.
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