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Toxic air now suspected to increase breast cancer risk

Toxic air now suspected to increase breast cancer risk

MUMBAI: Air pollutants, mainly particulate matter PM 2.5 and PM10 that are associated with premature heart attacks and deaths, are now suspected of increasing the risk of breast cancer for women.Two international studies - a 20-year study from six states in the US and France - published in the last one month have shown a correlation between indoor and outdoor exposure to particulate matter and breast...

Men in stressful jobs who feel underappreciated are at DOUBLE risk of heart disease, finds study

Men in stressful jobs who feel underappreciated are at DOUBLE risk of heart disease, finds study

According to another article published in Frontiers in Psychology, “in the ERI model, work-related stress is conceptualized as lack of fairness of the reciprocity of efforts expended and reward received at work.” Lead study author Mathilde Lavigne-Robichaud, R.D., M.S., doctoral candidate, Population Health and Optimal Health Practices Research Unit, CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Center...

5 tips that can reduce the risk of developing colon cancer

5 tips that can reduce the risk of developing colon cancer

Colon cancer develops in the large intestine also known as colon which is at the end of the digestive tract. Colon cancer usually affects older people, but it can strike anyone at any age. Polyps, which are small, noncancerous clumps of cells formed on the inside of the colon, can develop into colon cancers over time. Dr. Neha Berry, Senior Consultant Gastroenterology, BLK- Max Hospital Delhi says,...

Diabetic Kidney: 5 signs in your body that signal towards the risk

Diabetic Kidney: 5 signs in your body that signal towards the risk

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Vitamin B12 deficiency: Are you at risk? Know the warning signs

Vitamin B12 deficiency: Are you at risk? Know the warning signs

Vitamin B12 is one of the vitamins which our body requires to perform several functions like making red blood cells and DNA.It also has a major role in the development of brain and nerve cells and hence are extremely essential for the generation of neurotransmitters. Apart from having a key role in the central nervous system, vitamin B12 supports bone health, prevents osteoporosis and fracture risk....

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