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Many Mexican Young Adults Have A Genetic Predisposition To Obesity
As many as 35 percent of Mexican young adults may have a genetic predisposition for obesity, said a University of Illinois scientist who conducted a study at the Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potos .
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Does fasting really benefit your health?
Fasting is nothing new. Some fast for religious purposes. Some fast to cleanse themselves.
Indonesia's diesel demand expected to remain weak until end 2013 -trade
Indonesia's diesel demand is expected to remain weak at least until the end of the year as a slowing economy, contraction in the mining sector and a shift towards cheaper alternatives curb use of the fuel, industry sources said.
Marijuana: The next diabetes drug?
Toking up may help marijuana users to stay slim and lower their risk of developing diabetes, according to the latest study, which suggests that cannabis compounds may help in controlling blood sugar.
Acquired liver fat is a key determinant of serum lipid alterations in healthy monozygotic twins.
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High demand for Muslim travel | ITB Berlin Survey Shows
By the year 2020 growth in Muslim travel will have reached 4.8 per cent, significantly higher than the global figure of only 3.8 per cent.
Khalifa Foundation showcases humanitarian efforts
WAM ABU DHABI, May 23rd, 2013 -- Humanitarian operations run by the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation in the UAE and abroad were highlighted by the agency's top officials during a meeting yesterday with a visiting delegation from the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
When we were little kids, it was easy to get a day's worth of exercise in - since as a kid, you're basically running around all day.
Avoid Extreme Diets - 5 Warm Weather Foods That Naturally Detox The Body
As the weather warms and the days get longer our bodies naturally gear up for a long-awaited cleanse.
Genetic risk for obesity found in many Mexican young adults
As many as 35 percent of Mexican young adults may have a genetic predisposition for obesity, said a University of Illinois scientist who conducted a study at the Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potos.
Marijuana: The Next Diabetes Drug?
Toking up may help marijuana users to stay slim and lower their risk of developing diabetes, according to the latest study, which suggests that cannabis compounds may help in controlling blood sugar.
Quest for meaning almost ends in tragedy for hiker
A life changing bushwalk almost came to a tragic end for 58 year old Paul Balzan after he was stranded in Wollemi National Park at Colo Heights for five days with no water or food.
5 Tips for Eating Healthfully at a Cookout
Burgers, potato salad, sprinklers. For many Americans, Memorial Day is the beginning of warm and sunny times ahead.
Researchers warn that late-night snacking may hinder efforts to lose weight. And they blame it on our circadian rhythm - our "internal clock" that tells us when to sleep and when to wake up.
'Fantastic' Jewish food festival attracts hundreds of visitors
Gefiltefest, held at the London Jewish Cultural Centre attracted hundreds of visitors for a day of cooking demonstrations and tasty treats The smell of freshly baked Challah, falafel and strudel filled the air at the UK's largest Jewish food festival in Golders Green yesterday.
Significance of Vaishakh Purnima
Vaishakh Purnima is a full-moon day that falls in the current month. It is an auspicious day, both for Hindus and Buddhists.
Saudi Arabia to import near record high diesel this summ...
SINGAPORE/DUBAI: Saudi Arabia will import near record high diesel volumes this summer, as it gears up to beat the sweltering heat and meet rising travel needs during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, trade sources said.
Marijuana Use Linked to Better Diabetes Stats
If there's one enduring thing associated with marijuana use, it's the phenomenon referred to as "the munchies." In fact, this was the first real medical use approved for cannabis - the drug could be used to fight appetite suppression in those made nauseous from chemotherapy.
8-hour diet lets you cheat and still lose up to 10lb in a week
LIFE would be pretty dull without the odd bar of chocolate or slice of pizza. So hurrah for the diet that doesn't mean banishing all tasty treats.
Lower your risk of pre-diabetes.
Current estimates are that nearly 80 million Americans now have pre-diabetes. Worse yet, approximately 8 million are not even aware that they have the condition.