Health
Health is the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living being. In humans, it is the general condition of a person's mind, body and spirit, usually meaning to be free from illness, injury or pain (as in “good health” or “healthy”).
Large waist size good for heart patients UCLA researchers have found that in both men and women with advanced heart failure, obesity — as indicated by a high body mass index (BMI) — and a higher waist circumference were factors that put them at significantly less risk for adverse outcomes... Heart & Vascular Health > Prevention Washington D.C. > USA
Drug for Parkinson’s comes closer to reality Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have shed light on how Parkinson's disease spreads through the brain... Infectious Diseases > Prevention Washington D.C. > USA
Eating more fruits, veggies may help kick the butt Eating more fruits and vegetables may help you stay off tobacco for longer... Smoking Cessation > Staying on Track Washington D.C. > USA
Alcohol can trigger dangerous palpitations Holiday heart syndrome... Diet & Fitness > Healthy Habits Washington D.C. > USA
Long-term contraception more effective: study Women who choose birth control pills, the patch or vaginal ring are 20 times more likely to have an unplanned pregnancy than those using long-term methods such as IUDs and implants... Pregnancy St. Louis > USA
Breast milk antibodies help neutralize HIV Breast milk may hold key to developing vaccine for HIV... HIV & AIDS > Overview Washington D.C. > USA
The Sleep Apnea-Silent Stroke Connection Sleep apnea, which is a sleep disorder that is often not taken seriously by family, puts the person suffering from sleep apnea at an increased risk of having a silent stroke... Sleep > Overview Washington > USA
Now, a garment can save you from malaria A collaboration between a scientist and a designer from Africa has resulted in the creation of a fashionable hooded bodysuit... Alternative Medicine Washington D.C. > USA
Why kids prefer high-calorie snacks over fruits Attitudes, relationships, intentions and personal behavior control all contribute to a child’s decision... Diet & Fitness > Healthy Habits Washington D.C. > USA
Low oxygen levels drive cancer growth Low oxygen levels in cells, not genetic mutations, may fuel uncontrollable cancer growth... Cancer & Chemotherapy > Prevention Washington D.C. > USA
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