All about ALS: The disease that Stephen Hawking defied for decades

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All about ALS: The disease that Stephen Hawking defied for decades The fatal neurological disease paralysed Hawking's body but did nothing to curb his contribution to science.

Wonder pill for hypertension is here: Drug is a combo of 3 BP-lowering medications The Triple Pill consists of telmisartan (20 mg), amlodipine (2.5 mg) and chlorthalidone (12.5 mg).

Fever from dengue may up risk of stroke, especially in first 2 months following infection Stroke is a severe neurologic complication of dengue fever.

Forever young! Eat right, sleep like a baby and stay positive Please, don't just grab a bite while on the go.

Do you use a pedometer while walking? Chances are you have an active, healthy lifestyle Brisk walking for 30 minutes or more daily can help adults and older adults achieve important health benefits.

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Find it difficult to follow chats at noisy places? Get tested for hearing loss If you are making an effort to catch what others are saying, it is time to get tested and adopt measures to rectify or adapt to the situation.

Suffering from persistent cough? It could be a sign of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) An under-diagnosed disorder, COPD symptoms include shortness of breath, chest discomfort, frequent colds, & flu.

Get that muscular body you've been lusting after: Here's what to eat and when Breakfast is the most crucial meal of the day, because eating within an hour of waking up boosts your metabolism.

Men, stop binge-watching TV! It can up the risk of cancer More than four hours of TV a day could spell trouble for the bowels.

Parents, early exposure to third-hand smoke may put your child at an increased risk of lung cancer Third-hand smoke is the toxic residue that lingers on surfaces and in dust long after a cigarette has been extinguished.

Decoded: What causes severe bone loss leading to osteoporosis The lack of a protein key to the control of inflammation may be responsible for rapid bone loss.

Yatin Shah's fitness mantra: Be an early riser, maintain diet and discipline IIFL Investment Managers co-founder's workout session goes up to 4-5 times a week.

Just had a kidney transplant? Here's what patients need to remember post-surgery Negligence during post-transplant care can lead to organ rejection and transplant failure.

Insomnia may be genetic: Struggling to fall asleep is linked to specific DNA mutations Insomnia is linked to the occurrence of specific variants on chromosome 7. Constipation, hair loss, excessive sleep: Everything you should know about Hashimoto's Thyroiditis The autoimmune disease can affect both gender, but is commonly found in middle-aged women.

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