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Your protein supplements could be doing more harm than good

March 13, 2013

Young people in their 20s are increasingly becoming prone to kidney ailments, not only due to unhealthy diets, smoking and drinking but a new threat - downing protein supplements without proper advice. ‘Excessive consumption of …

Learn more about cancer chemotherapy

February 12, 2013

Cancer is a condition in which abnormal cells form in the body and keep growing in an uncontrolled manner. Treating cancer therefore aims at killing these cells or preventing their multiplication, at the very least. The use of …

Botox better than steroids in easing painful heels?

January 21, 2013

Plantar fasciitis, the most frequent cause of chronic heel pain, could have faster recovery from Botox than steroids, a new Mexican study says. Plantar fasciitis results when connective tissues on the sole of the foot, the …

Eczema cure in the pipeline – scientists find genetic link

December 24, 2012

Eczema, is a skin condition that can cause a lot of embarrassment and irritation. Now researchers are closer to finding a permanent solution to the itchy problem. According to a recent study, scientists have uncovered a genetic …

Hair loss treatment: Medications

November 19, 2012

Have you been noticing your scalp through your hair? Are friends and family pointing out to you that you're looking older? Maybe it's time you considered consulting a skin specialist or a trichologist for the …

Doctors ask for tests that are unnecessary

October 6, 2012

Dr Kameshwar Prasad, head of the clinical epidemiology unit at AIIMS said, ‘On many occasions, doctors ask for tests that are unnecessary. Similarly, there are drugs that have become outdated or whose efficacy isn't proven. But …

Steroids can kill: Dark side of body building

September 28, 2012

Twenty-eight-year-old Dev Luthra desired perfect six-pack abs before his marriage. An overdose of steroids promising to tone his physique in no time led to the swelling of his brain and, within months, the young company secretary …

Children exposed to violence suffer health problems: Study

July 4, 2012

Children exposed to community violence may be traumatised up to a year after the event, which may carry long-term negative consequences for health, says a study. "We know that exposure to violence is linked with aggression, …

Using steroids for pumped up body? Think twice

September 28, 2012

The six-pack abs of actors Salman Khan and John Abraham can send many adolescents to the gym for a sculpted body. But for those who take the short cut through steroids, here is a word of caution. Their use can lead to serious …

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