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  Life   Health  15 Apr 2018

Life, Health, 15 Apr 2018

Using transgender youths' chosen names may lower suicide risk

The reduction in mental health risks was strongest when the chosen name was used in multiple contexts.

15 Apr 2018 8:13 PM

When heart disease runs in the family, exercise tied to lower risk

Exercise appeared linked to a lower risk of heart problems even after researchers accounted for factors like age, gender, ethnicity, etc.

15 Apr 2018 8:08 PM

New weapon in malaria fight - a better bed net

The vast majority of deaths were in children under the age of five in the poorest parts of sub-Saharan Africa.

15 Apr 2018 3:07 PM

Drinking plain hot water may help you shed weight, boost your health

There are seven ways in which drinking hot water could work wonder for our bodies.

15 Apr 2018 3:01 PM

Irritability in childhood linked to teen suicide risk

Irritability usually shows up in children as frustration and anger.

15 Apr 2018 2:52 PM

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Painkiller overuse spikes during cold and flu season

This extensive analgesics consumption that we have documented raises the concern of overuse and misuse, as well as addiction to opioids.

15 Apr 2018 2:26 PM

Religious faith linked to suicidal behaviour in LGBQ adults

The study is limited by a lack of detail about whether a participant’s specific religion had stigmatizing views of sexual minorities.

15 Apr 2018 11:55 AM

Patients more satisfied when doctors treat fewer people

The results suggest that doctors need to spend some time talking to their patients.

15 Apr 2018 11:12 AM

New weapon in fight against hepatitis C infection

This study is an impressive example of how to upscale the treatment of hepatitis C.

15 Apr 2018 9:56 AM

Brain's memory region may hold clues for depression

New study suggests we may need to rethink how the hippocampus processes information.

15 Apr 2018 9:40 AM

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Drinking plain hot water may help you shed weight, boost your health

There are seven ways in which drinking hot water could work wonders for our bodies.

15 Apr 2018 9:19 AM

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