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Mosquito Traps Laced With Human Scent Help Fight Malaria

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Dutch and Kenyan scientists have designed a unique mosquito trap which uses human odour to attract the malaria-carrying insects, helping cut the number of cases dramatically, researchers said Wednesday.A three-year study in Kenya found the special traps baited with synthetic smell helped to catch 70 percent of the local malaria mosquito population, and led to a 30 percent drop in cases in households using the devices. Published Wednesday in The Lancet, the research was carried out on the Kenyan island of Rusinga with the participation of all 25,000 residents. “The…

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Contraceptives also help keep your bones stronger

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Turns out, contraceptives may also be helping women in maintaining their vitamin D levels. Contraceptives are known for keeping women safe from unwanted pregnancies and have helped many developing countries in keeping a check on the population boom. But turns out, contraceptives may also be helping women in maintaining their vitamin D levels. A recent study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has revealed that women who stop taking contraceptives in order to get pregnant may witness a fall in vitamin D levels in their…

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Workout can help fighting schizophrenia

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Workout can help fighting schizophrenia (Getty Images) Aerobics can be a real help for the people dealing with schizophrenia, says a University of Manchester study. Through combining data from 10 independent clinical trials with a total of 385 patients with schizophrenia, researcher Joseph Firth found that around 12 weeks of aerobic exercise training can significant improve patients’ brain functioning. Schizophrenia’s acute phase is typified by hallucinations and delusions, which are usually treatable with medication. However, most patients are still troubled with pervasive ‘cognitive deficits’; including poor memory, impaired information processing…

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4 Magical Foods That Could Help Boost Your Immunity

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The onset of monsoon season brings about a host of infections, allergies, cold and flu with it. The body is most susceptible to infection if it is weak and in a state of imbalance. Hard to digest foods or unhealthy eating habits compromise immunity and health. Building a healthy immune system is not rocket science, in fact, a lot of it is common sense.So how do we support robust immunity? Here are some essential tips to remember – 1. Your first line of defense is to choose a healthy lifestyle.…

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Eating Nuts May Help Reduce Inflammation

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Nuts are jam-packed with inflammation-fighting monounsaturated fat. And although they’re slightly high in fat and calories, studies show snacking on nuts can actually have many health benefits and also promotes weight loss because their protein, fiber and monounsaturated fats are satisfying. A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2011 found that over a 15-year period, men and women who consumed the most nuts had a 51 percent lower risk of dying from an inflammatory disease (like RA) compared with those who ate the fewest nuts. In…

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Scientists Discover New Nutrition Model to Help Fight Obesity

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Calling for a radical rethinking of human nutrition science, scientists have developed a new framework called “nutritional geometry” which is the culmination of more than 20 years of research in the field. According to the authors, the new model will assist health professionals, dietitians and researchers to better understand and manage the complexities of obesity. The new model shows that protein has been the strongest driver influencing diet, regulating the intake of fat and carbohydrate. “Existing models for measuring health impacts of the human diet are limiting our capacity to…

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