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20/9/2012
Obese adults with excess abdominal fat and insulin resistance are more likely to develop diabetes than obese adults without these characteristics, a new study suggests.
Pacifiers emotionally bad for boys
Pacifiers may stunt the emotional development of baby boys by robbing them of the opportunity to try on facial expressions during infancy.
New drug may treat IBS
A new drug significantly reduces the abdominal pain and constipation characteristic of certain types of irritable bowel syndrome, according to two new studies.
Oral bacteria a cancer risk
A new study finds significant associations between antibodies for multiple oral bacteria and the risk of pancreatic cancer.
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Twenty minutes of daily, vigorous physical activity over just three months can reduce a child's risk of diabetes - including dangerous, deep abdominal fat.
Bariatric surgery prevents diabetes
Bariatric surgery reduces the long-term risk of developing diabetes by over 80 % among people with obesity.
US committed to SA Aids response
South Africa will continue getting money from the United States Aids relief programme, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said.
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New ways to remove tattoos
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