Family History Important Factor for Prostate Cancer: Study

PhotoCredit:istock Research in Sweden published on Monday found family history an important factor in men developing various types of prostate cancer. “Men with brothers who have had prostate cancer run twice as high a risk of being diagnosed themselves in comparison to the general population,” the study by Umea University and Lund University said. “It’s well known that men with prostate cancer in the family have a higher risk of the disease,” said Par Stattin, researcher at the Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences and principal investigator of Prostate Cancer…

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Shraddha Das shares fitness mantra for upcoming flick ‘Great Grand Masti’

With the release of ‘Great Grand Masti’ scheduled for this Friday, we had Shraddha Das share her fitness secret with us. The movie will see her as Aftab Shivdasani’s wife. She whole-heartedly believes in eating whatever she craves and prefers yoga over gym. She thinks Tiger Shroff has the most impressive physique in Bollywood and watching him do action on screen is a treat for her. What is your fitness regime? I have been following this book called “Don’t Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight” by Rujuta Diwekar for the…

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Home remedies for bleeding gums

There’s no denying that a bright and shinning smile can instantly pep up the dullest moment. But, if your gums bleed when you brush your teeth, you are probably suffering from a slightly mild case of gingivitis. Gum bleeding is very common and many people suffer from it. The best advice always is to see your dentist who will diagnose your gums problem correctly and advise the best step to take. Thankfully there are certain home remedies that can prevent the bleeding and inflammation of gums and can work effectively.…

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10 quick and easy home remedies for headaches

Monday mornings usually spell headaches for most of us. Back from a fun vacation and already feeling the first few waves of a debilitating headache? Here are some great tips that ensure speedy recovery and even prevention of headaches – the simple and drug-free way. Dr. Vikram Singh, Consultant, Neurosurgery at Moolchand Medcity, gives us some excellent home remedies for headaches. Read and practise these tips today. Over to Dr. Vikram Singh… Hydrate yourself: Dehydration can be one of the top causes for a headache. One should have many fluids…

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Home remedies for diabetes

There is an alarming rise in the prevalence of diabetes in India. Thanks to our eating habits and sedentary lifestyle, even gestational diabetes is not uncommon. The sad fact is that it could affect the baby too. According to recent statistics, India has more people with Type 2 diabetes than any other nation. Who likes to take medicines everyday? Insulin and dialysis is even worse experience. And mind you, as opposed to the misconception, eating sweets is not the only cause for this disease. Stress and genes too play a…

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Family history important factor for prostate cancer: Study

Research in Sweden published on Monday found family history an important factor in men developing various types of prostate cancer. “Men with brothers who have had prostate cancer run twice as high a risk of being diagnosed themselves in comparison to the general population,” the study by Umea University and Lund University said. “It’s well known that men with prostate cancer in the family have a higher risk of the disease,” said Par Stattin, researcher at the Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences and principal investigator of Prostate Cancer data…

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