Did you know women are more prone to asthma? Here's why

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Did you know women are more prone to asthma? Here's why High levels of testosterone in men protect them against the development of allergic asthma.

Decoded! We finally know why hair turns grey and you go bald As we get older, many of us struggle with the harsh reality of our hair turning grey or falling out.

Suffering from body aches & impaired memory? Don't ignore the symptoms, it could be chronic fatigue syndrome Here's how you can manage CFS.

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Love that face cream? Here's the damage it may be causing and what you can do about it It's time to stop the abuse of steroids in skincare. Use creams only after consulting a dermatologist.

New way to fight harmful bacteria found, says new study A new study found that fragments of thrombin, can aggregate both bacteria and their toxins.

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World Thalassemia Day: Prenatal diagnosis is key to preventing new cases People with thalassemia produce lesser amounts of healthy haemoglobin throughout their life.

Parents, take note! Cotton buds may be dangerous for your children Using cotton tip applicators to clean the ear canal not only pushes wax closer to the ear drum, but there is a significant risk of injury.

Talking helps! Just a few phone calls can prevent suicide attempts Over one million people attempt to take their own life every year.

Stay away from the fizz! Artificially-sweetened sodas, aerated drinks may lead to infertility Sedentary lifestyle too has become one of the biggest cause of infertility.

Is cinnamon your favourite spice? Turns out it may help undo damage of high-fat diet Cinnamon helps slow down the body's fat-storing process.

Scared of getting that shot? Knowing your doctor helps reduce the pain Knowing that the doctor is from your hometown, or shares your beliefs may reduce your pain, a new study suggests.

Working night shifts? Odd sleep cycle can ruin your liver Disruption of our circadian clock has important repercussions.

Don't have water after consuming these fruits Other than our mothers telling us to do so, there lies a scientific reason as to why we need to follow this diet tip.

Too much salt in adolescents' diet ups risk of stroke later Too much salt caused measurable changes in their blood vessels that led to arterial stiffness, or hardening of the arteries. This pair of smart contact lens may diagnose diabetes, glaucoma Since blood sugar can be measured with tears, many attempts have been made to monitor diabetes with contact lenses.

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