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The findings, in the journal Health Affairs, blame declining physical activity and a more Western diet.

The report warns that obesity rates will double by 2028 if the Chinese government fails to take action.

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New research indicates that your personality may have a lot to do with what kind of illnesses you contract, London’s Daily Mail reported Monday.

For instance, it has been suggested that people with Type A personalities are prone to have heart problems.

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Ever wondered why some people seem able to gobble down anything and still stay slim?

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Imperial College London researchers found gum disease was linked to a higher chance of lung, kidney, pancreatic and blood cancers.

Writing in Lancet Oncology, the team, who studied the health records of 50,000 men, said an immune system weakness could cause both illnesses.

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A new blood test found that people with high levels of a type of damaged cholesterol were much more likely to develop metabolic syndrome, putting them at higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday

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DR. PAUL D. THOMPSON, a 60-year-old marathon runner and chief of cardiology at Hartford Hospital, stood in front of a medical audience recently and began his talk with a story about himself.

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Google Inc. unveiled its long-awaited health service, which allows consumers to manage their medical records and receive health advice online.

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Scientists say they have hard evidence foods containing "friendly bacteria" do have a tangible effect on the body.

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