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Top male sex problems

April 26, 2013
We don’t know what’s to blame but there seems to be an exponential rise in the number of sex problems that men suffer from and we get to hear about it every single day on our Q&A section. Every single day we receive …
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Brain stimulation can help you kick the butt

April 26, 2013
Researchers say that stimulating a portion of the brain with magnetic fields can reduce the cravings smokers feel. A new study found that a single 15-minute session of high frequency trans-cranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) over …
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10 tips for better breasts

April 26, 2013
Few of us are happy with our breasts. However, there are many things you can do to make the most of your curves. To help look after your breasts and keep them looking their best, check out our 10 tips. Eat your way to good …
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Smoke-free workplaces leads to smoke-free homes

April 30, 2013
Over 60 percent Indians stay away from smoking at home if they are prohibited to smoke at workplaces, a new study released here said. According to the 'Global Adult Tobacco Survey India', published by Imperial College London and …
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Will the health ministry’s sin tax lower tobacco use?

April 30, 2013
To deter people from using tobacco products, the health ministry has proposed a ‘sin tax’ on them. ‘The proceeds from this tax can be used for tobacco control,’ a health ministry official said. ‘The new tax has been …
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Top 15 women’s health concerns

April 26, 2013
Wonder why our grandmothers and moms are so fit, when they hardly had access to gyms and ‘healthy’ options to eat like we have now? While rapid urbanization and redefinition of gender roles are giving women more freedom and …
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International Women’s Day 2013: Top 5 fitness tips for women

April 26, 2013
March 8 is International Women’s Day. With Women’s Day around the corner, here are five simple tips for all the lovely ladies out there to stay fit and gorgeous: Tip #1 - Eat healthy The first step to getting fit is …
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10 simple lifestyle changes to prevent cancer

April 26, 2013
There’s a common misconception that cancer is an unavoidable disease. The general tendency among most people is to blame fate or bad luck for the disease. The fact is that cancer like most other diseases are caused by a …
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The latest advances in cancer treatments

April 26, 2013
Cancer need not mean the end of life as you know it. Recent advances in chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, hormonal therapies and vaccines not only have a better mechanism of action, some of them have fewer side effects as …
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World Cancer Day 2013: War on Cancer

April 26, 2013
Of all the diseases that plague mankind, none of them has caused more panic than cancer. The number of myths and stigmas attached to this disease is mind-boggling even though there are a variety of treatments for them. …
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Oral cancer: Playing with fire

April 26, 2013
Excerpt from Dr Umanath Nayak’s book 'Enduring Cancer – Stories of Hope'. Dr Nayak is a Head and Neck Cancer surgeon, Apollo Cancer Hospitals, Hyderabad Over a third of all cancers are related to the use of tobacco. …
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Why Kerala has the highest morbidity costs of tobacco usage

April 26, 2013
Morbidity costs of tobacco are higher in Kerala than in the rest of the country, a health expert said explaining that this was because the people of the state enjoy greater access to healthcare -- not because they necessarily …
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Are electronic cigarettes more dangerous than regular ones?

April 30, 2013
Experts say electronic cigarettes could actually ne more damaging than regular smoking. E-cigarettes contain a heating element that turns nicotine-laced liquid in the cartridge into a vapour mist. This produces the sensation of …
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Plain packaging of tobacco products could discourage users

April 26, 2013
Plain packaging of cigarettes and other tobacco products could lower the incidence of smoking, says a British study. Experts from the University of Cambridge's Behaviour and Health Research unit estimate that two years after the …
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