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Rise in ''tan jab'' use a public health concern, says editorial

People are increasingly risking their health by turning to “tan jabs”, says an editorial. Michael Evans-Brown of Liverpool John Moores University highlights the fact that drugs like Melanotan I and Melanotan II, used to tan the skin, are easily available via the Internet, tanning salons and hairdressers.
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Nano-hydrogels capable of detecting cancer cells developed

Researchers from University of the Basque Country team have developed nano-hydrogel – small particles that are capable of detecting cancer cells and release medication where required....
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Vigorous exercise can prevent vision loss

"In addition to obtaining regular eye exams, people can take a more active role in preserving their vision," says Paul Williams, an epidemiologist in Berkeley Lab''s Life Sciences Division who conducted the research....
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Perception of time pressure impairs performance

If you feel that you don''t have enough time to finish a task in hand, then chances are your finished work won''t be up to the mark, says a new study, which claims that it''s the perception of time pressure that impairs performance....
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Obesity during pregnancy ups birth defects risk

The research published in the February 11 issue of JAMA suggests that maternal obesity may be associated with the development of some congenital anomalies (abnormality present at birth)....
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Grating cheese ''cuts heart disease risk''

Grating rather than slicing cheese could cut your risk of dying from heart disease, according to a new UK research. The Food Standards Agency has urged general public to opt for low fat milk instead of semi-skimmed, select leaner cuts of meat and try to cut down on unhealthy snacks, reports the Telegraph....
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Continuing statins therapy does reduce death risk for high cholesterol patients

An Israeli study has confirmed that continuing treatment with statin drugs, which are known to lower bad cholesterol levels in people at risk of heart disease, reduces the likelihood of death....
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Teens actually think less about future than adults

A new study has confirmed the popular stereotype that teenagers are short-sighted, and, consequently, prone to poor judgement and risky decision-making when it comes to issues like taking drugs and having sex....
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How gut bacteria prevents cancer, inflammatory bowel disease in humans

Scientists at the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health and from the MTT Agrifood Research Institute in Finland showed that bacteria in the human gut convert linoleic acid, a naturally-occurring fat in the diet, into a form called conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) which is absorbed by the gut wall....
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Fat cells’ interaction with brain may cast light on weight shedding process

Georgia State University researchers have discovered that fat cells in the body work in the same fashion as a thermostat regulates temperature inside a house—giving feedback to the brain to regulate the process of fat burning....
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