Arthritis :: Many people with arthritis skip exercise
People with arthritis are even less likely than the average American to get enough — or any — exercise, a large U.S. study shows.
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Health :: Chronic fatigue may have genetic basis
Results from the largest study of chronic fatigue syndrome to date suggests that there are specific genes and gene activity patterns that make some people more prone to develop the disorder.
Health :: MP3 makers tune in to health hazards, tone down volume
Warnings to young music lovers on hearing loss due to overuse of MP3 players may have fallen on deaf ears, but some manufacturers have taken heed and are now limiting the volume on the devices.
Cancer :: Tesco’s launches cancer-fighting tomato
A new variety of tomato containing very high levels of an antioxidant that could cut the risk of prostate cancer has been launched by British supermarket chain Tesco.
Heart Diseases :: Heart diseases largest killer in rural areas too
Breaking a myth that cardiovascular diseases are an urban lifestyle phenomenon, a three-year-long study in 45 villages of Andhra Pradesh has revealed that heart-related problems are the largest killer in rural areas too.
Breast Cancer :: Social isolation increases breast cancer death risk
Breast cancer patients who have no close relatives or friends are more likely to die of the disease than those socially integrated, says a study.
Health :: Why some people lack social skills
Poor social skills in some people may be due to their inability to process faces, says a new study.
Autism :: Weak brain ‘links’ responsible for poor social skills
A new research has shown that the difficulties people with autism have in relating to others could be due to poor communication between brain areas.
Weight Loss :: Obesity – Perhaps not all hot fudge sundaes
University of Pittsburgh scientists say it may not be all hot fudge sundaes and french fries that cause obesity — it might also be due to brain chemistry.
Alzheimer’s Disease :: Obesity at 40 increases risk of Alzheimer’s
A new study has found that people who are obese in their 40s are at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease as they grow older.