Daily Archives: August 4, 2010

Modestly High Cholesterol Levels In Young People Can Cause Heart Disease Signs By Age 45

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Written by Christian Nordqvist Relatively young individuals with slightly abnormal cholesterol levels have a real risk of developing signs of heart disease by the time they are 45 years old, according to a new study published in the peer-reviewed medical … Continue reading →

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Discovery Of New, Harmful Fat Cell

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As if fat weren’t troublesome enough, a research team at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has discovered a new type of fat cell with potentially harmful characteristics. The new fat cells arise from stem cells in the bone … Continue reading →

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‘Quit during the night and quit for life’

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KARACHI: Around 5,000 smokers are hospitalised each day and over 100,000 people in Pakistan die every year due to tobacco-related diseases, speakers discussed at a seminar on Tuesday, organised at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH). “Smokers who fast during … Continue reading →

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