WHO: ‘Brain-eating amoeba’ kills 10 in Pakistan
A waterborne parasite commonly known as “brain-eating amoeba” has killed 10 people in Pakistan’s largest city, a Pakistani official with the World Health Organization said Tuesday.
Month: October 2012
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13,000 got suspect steroid shots; risk uncertain
As many as 13,000 people received steroid shots suspected in a national meningitis outbreak, health officials said Monday. But it's not clear how many are in danger.
Study shows group-based weight loss treatment effective whether led by health …
Weight Watchers was chosen because it is the largest commercial program in the United States and is behaviorally oriented and focuses on modifying diet and increasing physical activity to produce weight loss. The investigators hypothesized that the …
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Tomato lowers stroke risk!
Thanks to lycopene, an antioxidant, eating tomatoes and tomato-based foods lowers stroke risks, suggests a study from Finland. The study found that people with the highest amounts of lycopene in their blood were 55 percent less likely to have a stroke …
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One of the Most Important Ways to Exercise Your Rights
Each of us holds the right to vote and, if choosing to exercise that right, has the responsibility to cast an informed vote. In this election cycle, Oct. 12 is the deadline to register. Early voting begins Oct. 18, and the general election will take …
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Fast Walking May Slash at Heart Disease, Diabetes
Oct. 8, 2012 — Fast walking, jogging, and other forms of more vigorous exercise may slash your risk for heart disease and diabetes, new research suggests. Many studies have suggested that regular physical activity, including walking for just 30 …
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Egypt and Turkey hold joint naval exercise
joint exercise with the U.S. military in the second half of 2013. The drill, held every two years, was cancelled in 2011 because of the political turmoil in Egypt. It is seen as a cornerstone of U.S.-Egyptian military relations. In 2009, the exercise …
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Heartwise+ Exercise Group
A weekly exercise group in a friendly environment for over 50s, particularly those with cardiac, pulmonary and other long term conditions. Chair based exercises can be arranged by our instructor. clock 10:00–11:00. Suitable for 18+. BBC Sport Tasters …
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Some dietary supplements illegally labeled
Federal watchdogs say many dietary supplements marketed to help consumers lose weight or boost their immune systems are illegally labeled and rely on shoddy evidence to support their health claims, according to a new report on government oversight of …
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Lisa Lampanelli's weight loss: What she's eating now
| "I tried every single thing imaginable — diet, exercise. I even bought a house on the health spa property and I still gained weight," Lampanelli told Dr. Oz. "For 32 years, from 18 to 50, I tried everything on the planet, and once I had a clean slate … See all stories on this topic » |
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Fitness and Exercise for Thyroid Patients
But spending several days focusing on the amazing power of movement and exercise makes me realize that many of my Thyroid site readers probably aren't aware of all the terrific exercise and fitness resources and information we have here at About.com, …
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