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diet, nutrition, lifestyle

Too much junk food is undoubtedly bad for children's health but too much healthy eating is equally harmful, according to a new study. The study has warned that too much fibre and too little fat can cause vitamin deficiencies and stunts growth in the under-fives.

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Public release: 01 May 2008
Why an optimistic life is good for health
lifestyle

Everyone says that leading an optimistic life is good for health. Now, a new research has found evidence as to just why a positive life will keep you healthy.

According to a series of studies, optimists enjoy better health than pessimists. The May issue of Harvard Men's Health Watch explores possible reasons for this connection.

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Public release: 16 April 2008
Vitamin supplements seem to increase mortality
vitamins, supplements, diet, nutrition

It has been thought beta-carotene, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium may be able to prevent damage to the body's tissues called "oxidative stress" by eliminating the molecules called "free radicals" which are said to cause it.

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Public release: 14 April 2008
Male contraception: Progress slow but steady
male contraception, sexual health

For now, men who want to do their part for birth control have meager choices: A vasectomy -- meant to be permanent -- and condoms.

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Public release: 09 April 2008
Exercise, insulin, and type 2 diabetes
diabetes, insulin, exercise

Is there a guide for reducing the insulin dose during exercise for people with type 2 diabetes who are on basal/bolus insulin therapy?

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Public release: 09 April 2008
Food as medicine
alternative medicine, nutrition

Caffeine, green tea and tart cherries may guard against multiple sclerosis, cancer and cardiovascular troubles, respectively, new research suggests.

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Public release: 08 April 2008
Microwave treatments for enlarged prostate cause blood pressure surges
enrlarged prostate, treatments, men issues

Many men who receive microwave therapy for enlarged prostates experience significant surges in blood pressure that could raise their risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to new research findings published recently in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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Public release: 06 April 2008
Ten recommendations for reducing your cancer risk
cancer prevention, lifestyle, cancer

Despite widely held beliefs that cancer is genetic and cannot be avoided, the American Cancer Society advocates that the following healthy regime can successfully prevent almost half of cancer deaths.

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Public release: 30 March 2008
Lifestyle should be the key to cancer prevention
cancer prevention, lifestyle, cancer

According to a recent report of American Cancer Society (ACS) up to half of cancer deaths could be avoided with lifestyle changes. The report revealed that as many as 50 percent of cancer deaths could be prevented with lifestyle changes, maintaining a healthy weight, such as quitting smoking and getting regularly screened for certain malignancies.

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Public release: 22 March 2008
Drinking, smoking damage men's sperm
men sexual issues

Children from smoking and drinking fathers are more likely to have health problems, because toxic environment damages not only men's health, but also their children’s health. Exposure to toxins damages men's sperm and affect heirs’ health.

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Public release: 18 March 2008
5 Health signs that you are a man
men's health

Men are very strange creatures. I know, I am a man. Men may be catching up in lifespan but they still need to pay more attention to their bodies and mind.

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Public release: 10 March 2008
Mayo clinic proceedings contributors highlight research findings about cardiovascular benefits associated with omega-3 fatty acids
cardiovascular disease, men health

Thousands of research studies have documented how the oils known as omega-3 fatty acids can benefit the cardiovascular system, particularly among people diagnosed with coronary artery disease.

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Public release: 08 March 2008
5 Medical tests that may keep you well
medical tests, men health care

Like a scene out of Star Trek, someday our doctors may simply wave a handheld device over our bodies and instantly diagnose any malady. In the meantime, however, it’s important to keep abreast of the latest tests that can help us stay healthy - especially those that uncover risks before symptoms actually occur.

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Public release: 29 February 2008
Mayo researchers look for explanation behind high incidence of diabetes among Asian indians
men health, health care

The incidence of type 2 diabetes is rising, especially in urbanized parts of the world where sedentary lifestyles and obesity abound. In addition to weight and inactivity, race puts some people at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The incidence of diabetes is rapidly increasing globally, and Asian Indians have the highest prevalence.

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Public release: 25 February 2008
Male health screening
diabetes

It is a truism that when a man has a cold the whole world knows about it, but when the ailment is potentially more serious he will avoid the doctor . . . like the plague. This is a problem the government hopes to tackle with its recent announcement of comprehensive health MoTs targeted at groups such as middle-aged men.

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