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(IANS) / 20 January 2013 Brief rests, alternating with bouts of exercise, are crucial in maintaining fitness, allowing muscles to recover and help shape up the body faster, says a new study. The resea...

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Blood test predicts breast cancer recurrence

by drdavinder

A simple blood test could tell whether the commonest form of breast cancer will recur post therapy, sparing women unwanted treatment with anti-cancer drugs. "If we can accurately predict which wom...

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Loneliness taxes your immune system

by drdavinder

Don't take loneliness lightly -- it could harm your immune system and health, says a new study. Loneliness spurs production of proteins signalling the presence of inflammation, linked to coronary hear...

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Irregular beats spell higher risk of kidney failure

by drdavinder

The risk of kidney failure is greater for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially those suffering from atrial fibrillation - a common form of irregular heart beats in adults, says a s...

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'Good gut bugs keep diabetes at bay'

by drdavinder

The staggering number of good bugs in our lower intestine not only ensure good health but may also help ward off diabetes, researchers say. These bugs help us digest our food and provide us with e...

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