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Fever-reducing medicines help spread the flu virus

Routinely using fever-reducing medication increases the number of flu cases by around 5% annually, say scientists

23 January, 2014
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Diet beverages no solution for weight loss

Regular consumption of diet sodas confuses the brain and causes you to eat more, study shows

21 January, 2014
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Is sunlight the ultimate blood pressure medication?

Exposing skin to sunlight may help to reduce blood pressure and thus cut the risk of heart attack and stroke

20 January, 2014
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Spirituality, meditation guard against major depression

Cultivating a spiritual life can significantly protect against depression, even in those with a family history of the disease

17 January, 2014

Probiotic drops helpful in treating infant colic

Giving infants a probiotic supplement during the first three months of life could reduce the incidence of colic and other gastrointestinal problems

17 January, 2014

Try yoga to reduce diabetes risk by half

Muscle conditioning exercises, such as yoga, can reduce the risk of developing diabetes later in life

16 January, 2014
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Want a stronger baby? Ensure adequate vitamin D during pregnancy

Improving your vitamin D status during pregnancy could help set the stage for better muscle strength in your child later in life

15 January, 2014

Caffeine could help enhance long-term memory

The equivalent of a strong cup of coffee a day could act as an effective memory-enhancer say scientists

15 January, 2014
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Aromatherapy helps smokers beat nicotine cravings

Inhaling the essential oils of black pepper and angelica could help smokers resist the craving for nicotine

14 January, 2014
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Want a better work-life balance? Exercise!

Exercise allows us to take our minds off work, helping to promote a better overall work-life balance, say researchers

10 January, 2014