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Vegetables do not prevent cancer as strongly as we think
Fruits and vegetables have certain effects in preventing cancer but are not as strong as we think, a recent study in the United States indicates.
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Vitamin C and E do not reduce the risk of hypertension
Many women in early pregnancy have started taking vitamin C and E supplements in hopes of helping to prevent complications of hypertension during pregnancy.
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Dogs increase the risk of asthma in young children
For children who are at higher risk than asthma, raising dogs in the home increases the chances of getting lung disease.
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A small piece of chocolate helps repel stroke
According to scientists, eating a chocolate bar every day can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke by 39%.
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Eating yogurt reduces the risk of bladder cancer
A recent study shows that eating yogurt daily will reduce the risk of bladder cancer by up to 40% compared to those who eat less or never eat yogurt.
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Vitamin D reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
Taking one vitamin D daily can help reduce the risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death for older people in Canada.
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Fish oil controls mental disorders
A recent study found that taking 1 capsule of fish oil a day could prevent some neurological disorders in people at high risk.
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Sleeping too little or too much will make the second round bigger
A new study found that sleeping too little or too much leads to a risk of 'belly fat' for people under 40 years of age.
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Reduce the risk of cancer by 50% if you eat apples every day
Regular eating of apples reduces the risk of bowel cancer, according to the latest study in Finland published in the European Journal entitled Cancer Prevention.
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Gingivitis easily makes pregnant women premature
Pregnant women, if not treated with gum disease, are 3 times more likely to have a premature birth before 35 weeks, US scientists claim.
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Low IQ is prone to heart disease
A recent study by the Medical Research Council (MRC) found that people with lower IQs had a higher risk of heart disease and death.
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Superfoods and risks
Some super foods like broccoli, lentils and blueberries can be harmful if consumed in large quantities.
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Marriage works well with mental health
The result of a large international study shows that marriage works to reduce the risk of depression or anxiety.
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Study to use nuclear to improve child rearing
IAEA is researching to use nuclear technology to improve the feeding of children at risk of malaria, tuberculosis and other infectious diseases.