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• Amazing Health Benefits of Pumpkin

  Today, pumpkin is used in a variety of ways to flavor coffees, soups, rice, and deserts and even made into smoothies and slurpies. It is widely known for its wide ranging health benefits as it contains more antioxidants than most foods and also packs more nutrition per serving, thereby providing you...

• Cholera and Diarrhea

  How Is Cholera Related to Diarrhea? Cholera is an infection that occurs in the small intestines. It is caused by a bacterium known as Vibrio cholerae. The disease is acquired through the intake of contaminated food or water. When an infected person defecates and then clean water comes into contact...

• What are the Causes and Symptoms of Hearing Loss?

  Hearing loss may be present at the time of birth, called as congenital hearing loss, or develop later in the life, called as acquired hearing loss. Timely diagnosis and treatment is very important in improving the quality of life of the affected person. Hearing loss is also classified on the basis...

• Genes Determine the Amount of Caffeine Your Body Absorbs

  A new study has indicated that genes determine how much caffeine a person consumes in the form of coffee, tea, soda, and chocolates. Two genetic variations that influence the metabolism of caffeine are also associated with how much of caffeine a person consumes. Study leader Marilyn C. Cornelis,...

• What Is the Dukan Diet?

  There are many diets available out there to maintain one’s physique. Especially with the growing awareness of health and fitness, we humans strive to walk the healthiest path in order to live a full and vigorous lifestyle. An estimated 95% of people who follow some kind of diet to lose fat regain...

• Different Types of Physicians Explained

  Doctors or physicians are categorized according to different factors including medical specialties and subspecialties. Most doctors specialize in a specific area of medicine. This article provides a summary of the different types of doctors in the medical field. AllergistsAllergists are also...