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Balanced diet and sunscreen, not water, can give beautiful skin

A new study has poured cold water on the theory that drinking lots of water gives you a glowing complexion.

Sleep apnea ups heart disease risk in kidney transplant patients

The study included 100 transplant recipients. The researchers found that moderate-to-severe sleep apnea occurred in one of every four individuals.

Braking too hard could cause lung damage

Slamming on car brakes could cause lung damage to motorists and pedestrians, says a new study.

Many pregnant African women avoid HIV screening

A large number of pregnant women in Uganda, Africa deliberately avoid being tested for HIV, increasing the risk of mother-to-child transmission.

Laser therapy worsens skin cancer

LLLT was pioneered in the 1970s, when it was discovered that light from low-intensity lasers causes cells to proliferate more rapidly.

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