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An HIV cure is a step closer after scientists found a molecular “kill switch” that stops infected cells from reproducing. A Lifelong drug treatment…
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Knock off
Do you know that eating ‘ultra-processed’ foods such as cake and pizza reduces longevity? Source: Daily Mirror https://bit.ly/2SR7k4u
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Taller people at lower risk for type 2 diabetes
A new German study has found that taller people are at a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study titled, “Associations of short…
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Too much vitamin D may reduce bone density, say scientists
Vitamin D is essential for strong bones. This is universally agreed upon. We also know vitamin D is manufactured in our skin cells when…
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Sustained drop in cholesterol and blood pressure reduces lifetime risk of heart, circulatory diseases
Modest and sustained decreases in blood pressure and cholesterol levels reduces the lifetime risk of developing fatal heart and circulatory diseases, such as heart…
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Suicide: one person dies every 40 seconds
Progress in suicide prevention activities in some countries, but much more is needed The number of countries with national suicide prevention strategies has increased…
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Key factors in reducing the risk of heart and circulatory diseases
Modest and sustained decreases in blood pressure and cholesterol levels reduce the lifetime risk of developing fatal heart and circulatory diseases, such as heart…
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Africa lags behind in Human Papillomavirus Vaccination (HPV), a remedy for cervical cancer
In wealthy countries that have vaccination programs, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has significantly reduced the rate of HPV-related infections. Researchers at the Université…
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Common cancers
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides basic information and statistics about some of the most common cancers in the United States. 1.…
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Cancer Prevention Starts in Childhood
* Get your kids vaccinated against Human papillomavirus (HPV) You can lower your children’s risk of getting cancer later in life by getting them vaccinated…
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