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Stinky sock smell helps fight malaria
NAIROBI, Kenya — What do mosquitoes like more than clean, human skin? Stinky socks.
Nuts may aid better diabetes control
NEW YORK - Replacing that daily muffin with a handful or two of nuts may help people with diabetes better control their blood sugar and cholesterol levels, according to a study.
Genes causing arthritis isolated
SYDNEY- In a breakthrough that could pave the way for better treatment of patients suffering from a painful form of arthritis, which fuses bones in the spine and pelvis, scientists have isolated a group of genes causing the disease.
More groceries don’t mean better health
NEW YORK - Living close to supermarkets and grocery stores did not mean that urban dwellers ate more fruits and vegetables, or had a healthier overall diet, according to a US study.
Exercise must for even babies to fight obesity
LONDON — In a new campaign against obesity, the British government issued guidelines on Monday saying that children under the age of 5 — including those who can’t even walk yet — should exercise every day.
Vegetarians get going
With many opting for healthy lifestyles, a support group offers loads of information, and a host of restaurants dish out a variety of green fare
How to make that backache vanish
A sedentary lifestyle, bad posture, stress and overdependence on technology could leave you with a constant backache. But experts say sometimes the problem can be easily sorted out with the right diagnosis and a little care.
A glass of milk could contain painkillers
Scientists have found that a glass of milk may contain up to 20 painkillers, antibiotics and growth hormones.
New hope for cancer cure
British scientists have found a new way of killing cancer cells, a media report said Friday.
Study raises questions on benefits of cutting salt
In an analysis that set off a fierce debate over the health effects of salt, researchers said they had found no evidence that small cuts to salt intake reduce the risk of developing heart disease or dying prematurely.
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