There’s no doubt that getting older is a privilege. However, aging comes with a plethora of changes, especially in terms of nutritional needs. Think about it: Diet plays a major role in overall health and longevity, and after 50, your heart,…
Category: 6. Health
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What You Need to Know
- The carnivore diet includes only animal-based foods, like beef, seafood and eggs.
- Proponents say it can get to the root cause of illness and relieve symptoms.
- This diet is super restrictive, lacks many essential nutrients and is not sustainable…
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Colorectal surgeon shares 5 things she avoids to lower colon cancer risk
Many commercial mouthwashes contain ethanol (alcohol), sometimes as much as 20–27%. On Dr. Karen’s list, alcohol mouth washes are at fifth position.
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Ho Chi Minh City reports increase in hand, foot and mouth disease and the emergence of EV71
According to information from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, the number of hand, foot and mouth disease cases in the city is on the rise. In week 47, the city recorded 1,547 new cases, an increase of 15% compared to the average of the…
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Identifying stressors and acting on them early can prevent binge eating, say specialists
Experts were speaking on tackling the binge and addictive behaviours at the session hosted as part of the ongoing health webinar series by The Hindu. (Image used for representational purpose only)
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4 Sneaky Signs You Might Need More Vitamin C
- Vitamin C deficiencies are rare, but vitamin C inadequacy is more common.
- Signs you have inadequate vitamin C include achy joints, frequent bruising and rough, bumpy skin.
- Increase your vitamin C intake by eating more citrus fruits, broccoli and…
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AIDS deaths fall below 10,000 for the first time in decades, Elimination of vertical transmission as a public health problem
Brazil recorded a 13% drop in the number of deaths from AIDS between 2023 and 2024 – representing more than a thousand lives saved, according to the new epidemiological bulletin released by the Ministry of Health last week.
The data reflect…
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U.S. vaccine rollback ‘regressive,’ requires Taiwan vigilance: Expert
Taipei, Dec. 7 (CNA) The United States’ recent moves to scale back childhood vaccinations could create dangerous gaps in disease prevention, a former U.S. health official said, and he urged Taiwan to strengthen its diagnostic and monitoring…
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New Advances Transform HIV and STI Prevention
A LANDMARK new analysis highlights how rapid advances in biomedical prevention, diagnostics, and service-delivery models are transforming the global response to HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The authors report that innovation…
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Rabid puppy found near Shoron Camp in Samaria
The Health Ministry reported a rabid puppy was discovered near Camp Horon in Samaria. 27 people who were exposed have been referred for preventive rabies treatment. The ministry further stated that “Anyone who came in contact or whose pets came…
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