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Napping helps reduce cardiovascular disease
The Greek study, which lasted for six years, showed that people who regularly took a 30-minute nap every day, at least three times a week, had a 37% lower death rate fro…
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Oral insulin test to prevent type 1 diabetes
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) says researchers have begun conducting village-based research on oral insulin to help prevent or slow the development of type 1 d…
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Use mobile phones to control health
A Finnish research group with participants from the Finnish Technical Research Center and Nokia Research Center has developed a personal health diary called the Wellness…
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Stop testing anti-AIDS gel
The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked to stop initial trials of new drugs designed to help women prevent AIDS viruses. The reason, according to WHO, is that this…
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How to control the Rift Valley fever?
On January 1, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health sent a document to subordinate units requesting to closely supervise entry visitors, especially visitors from Africa…
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Health also depends on the date of birth
An American study showed that boys born in March had higher rates of autism. The cause may be viruses and bacteria, which thrived in March, have affected.
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China prohibits illegal trade in eggs and sperm
China's Ministry of Health has issued a ban on the sale of eggs, sperm, zygotes and embryos, and the introduction of new regulations on reproductive support (ART).
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Terrorist alarms can be harmful to health
Bioterrorism warnings to help citizens' safety actually damage their health, US researchers said.
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Biological rhythm and stroke
The movement of time, of the season, hours and the effects of nature have a great impact on human health including cerebral vascular accident (TBMMN). So we need to have…
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New drugs against smoking addiction
A new drug that will help smokers quit the market in Canada by the end of April. The Canadian Ministry of Health has approved a new generation of smoking cessation drugs…
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Research on toxic substances in fish
Scientists from New York universities are conducting a five-year analysis of the Great Lake fish to determine the level of toxic chemicals in them.
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Five warning images must be printed on cigarette packs
The Ministry of Health has just announced five warning images to print on cigarette packs. The time required to use these images applies from March 17, 2008. This is one…
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Hygiene: the greatest medical achievement since 1840
Sanitation was voted the most important medical milestone in a century and a half in a poll conducted by the British Medical Journal. Improved sewers and water supply sy…
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The personality of your husband (or wife) can be dangerous to your health
According to a long list of things to consider when choosing a mate, there is now a proof that your mate's personality can greatly affect his ability to recover - or per…
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A mother gives birth from eggs saved in Hurricane Katrina
Back then, police and health workers were struggling to save more than a thousand fertilized eggs from a flooded hospital in the city. And today the first baby from one…