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Facts about Blood Donation

Here are some blood donation facts for those who have any questions about blood donation. Blood Donor should be between 18-55 years of age with a weight of 50 kg or above with pulse rate, body temperature and blood pressure should be normal. Both... Read More

Study links Diet Soft Drinks with Cardiac Risk

Drinking more than one soda a day even if it's the sugar-free diet kind is associated with an increased incidence of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors linked to the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, a study finds.... Read More

Have you ever performed CPR on yourself?

Let's say it's 6.15 pm and you're going home (alone of course), after an unusually hard day on the job. You're really tired, upset and frustrated. Suddenly you start experiencing severe pain in your chest that starts to radiate out into your arm and... Read More

Health Benefits of Black Pepper

India has always been known for the best spices in the world, since time immemorial. Spices are considered the wealth of India for which Traders from far-flung corner of the earth explored the length and breadth of India. These spices were not only... Read More

25 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Body and Health

Health.com presents its list of 25 random things you might not know about the human body, nutrition and exercise, sex, sickness, and health. 1. Rinsing your nose with salt water can help keep you healthy and ward off allergy symptoms. Nasal... Read More

Dengue Fever Treatment, Symptoms & Information

What is Dengue Fever? Dengue fever is a severe, flu-like illness that is caused by a virus and is spread by mosquitoes. Dengue fever is caused by a virus called a flavivirus, that is being transmitted through the bites of infective female Aedes... Read More

Mesothelioma Cancer Information

What is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a rare disease caused as a result of malignant cancerous cells lining the patient's body cavities such as chest, abdominal region or the area surrounding the heart. It is typically associated with exposure to... Read More

Fasting for one day a month cuts the risk of heart attack

Skipping meals once a month could help stave off a heart attack, say scientists. Fasting for at least 24 hours cuts the risk of coronary artery disease by up to 40 per cent, compared with those who eat every day, research shows. Experts believe the... Read More

What is Hepatitis B and what are its symptoms?

Hepatitis B is an infectious hepatitis caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis (pronounced: hep-uh-tie-tiss) is a disease of the liver. It is usually caused by a virus, although it can also be caused by long-term overuse of alcohol or other... Read More

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