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As a bacterium with weight loss could help

Akkermansia muciniphila is a spell? No, behind the cryptic name of a bacterium is in the intestine for the formation of the mucous membrane responsible hides. Scientists suspect already for a Long time, that it has a positive effect on the intestinal immune system. Now, Belgian researchers have found out that A. muciniphila is likely […]

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What are Superfoods really?

Chia seeds, Açai or Goji berries: The supply of exotic foodstuffs in which particular effects can be attributed to the health or well-being is great. The German cancer research center (Deutsches krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) has now come to the judgment that it is in many of these Superfoods to be a sham. So-called Superfoods to protect […]

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Pakistan wants to finally eradicate polio

Pakistan wants to start in the face of a sharp rise in cases of polio an emergency vaccination campaign. The campaign will be carried out according to the testimony of the chief of the Anti-Polio programme, Babar Bin Atta, starting Monday, in twelve districts of the country. Since the beginning of the year, the authorities […]

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Genomic ‘map’ reveals not all fat is equal

It’s not just about how much—the location of where fat is stored in the body can have significant implications for human health. A new study compared fat cells from under the skin and from the harmful fat inside the abdomen, creating the first comprehensive genomic map that reveals unique features, which appear to ‘hard-wire’ different […]

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Health Check-up uncovers many unrecognised problems

In a new study from Australia among supposedly healthy people in age were found between 40 and 75 years, an average of five previously unknown health problems per Person, among other things, hearing loss or high blood pressure. The authors, therefore, advise people over the age of 40. Years of age to have regular health […]

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Many grandparents forget to store medicines safely

For grandma and grandpa it is a great pleasure to spend time with her grandchildren. What, according to a new survey, however, too little is thought of that: medications must be in child-proof places kept in order to minimize the risk of poisoning. More than 80 per cent of grandparents say they store their medications […]