Ever feel like the handsome hunk or someone with the most oozing appeal around town that the ladies just love to dig? Errr… we meant the “mosquito” ladies since only the females bite. Research has shown that mosquitos exhibit blood-sucking preferences which can be narrowed down to two categories – sight and smell. People dressed in darker colors attract plenty of mosquito ‘vision’ attention. ‘Smell’ attractors include the carbon dioxide you emit, or smells from your skin or breath like lactic acid or acetone. Another factor is your body temperature or warmth, as people with higher body temperatures indicate that blood – their most favourite treat – is closer to the skin surface.

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There are several recent studies which indicate that Vitamin C has a very little effect on tackling cold and flu. It is zinc that you need. Zinc is an element which enables our immune system to function at the optimum level. Researchers suggest that we need to consume 15 to 25 mg of zinc daily. Foods that are rich in zinc include spinach, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, oysters, watermelon seeds etc.

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According to a study, there is a possibility that undercooked chicken can prove harmful to your health. There is a bacterium found in the under-cooked chicken which is known to cause Guillain-Barre syndrome. GBS is an autoimmune disorder and is world’s leading cause of acute neuromuscular paralysis in humans. If chicken is not properly cooked to the minimal temperature, the bacteria called Campylobacter Jejuni which is still present in the food can trigger GBS.

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This will come as a surprise to you, the fat we consume and we’re scared of is not as bad as we thought it is and on the other hand, sugar is much, much worse than we thought. Research has suggested that diets which are high in sugar lead to diabetes, obesity, heart diseases and cancer. Hence, it is mandatory for all food manufacturers to put a label of “Added Sugar” on their products and consumers must beware of the consequences.

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There are some really sacred spots in your body where your fingers should not be lingering. According to a study, your grubby hands should not be put in your ear canal, your face, your butt, your eyes, mouth. It is extremely unhealthy to put them in the inside of your nose or in the skin under your nails. Although, none of these are followed by any one of us, it is considered unhealthy.

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As we all know smoking is one of the biggest cause of hazardous diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases. But to the surprise of a lot of us, smoking also possesses the tendency to alter our genes. Researchers and several studies suggest that this occurs because of Methylation. It is a process of DNA alteration which is known to deactivate a gene or interfere with its functioning that eventually leads to cancer.

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Winter is here and surely a lot of us are affected by common illness such as cold and cough. According to experts, remedies like soups, teas and herbs do not really help to cure a common cold. They are considered useful as supporting therapies which only help your journey easier. For instance, tea helps to keep the voice box lubricated and soup helps to keep your body hydrated if your body needs any extra fluids. The actual healing power is possessed by raw ginger and garlic.

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Analysts have found that absence of reasonable rest can affect the precision of face identification. The research likewise found that poor sleepers were pretty much as sure about their choices, highlighting conceivable ramifications for security and policing. The scientists said that poor rest was connected with poorer execution, as well as with more elevated amounts of trust in mistakes. Poor rest and work in shifts are combined with a scope of unfavorable wellbeing, psychological and enthusiastic impacts.

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If you are playing with the following parts of your body, you may be at a health risk. Nail-biting can leave the skin surrounding the nails irritated and can cause stun nail growth. If you pick nail paint leaves, it will make them brittle and dry. Scratching your face at blackheads and acne leaves permanent blemishes. Playing with grey hair can lead to scarring and infection. Body mosquito bites can lead to inflammation and irritation if you keep scratching.

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It is said and believed that dogs should be kept away from their favorite treat as it might be killing them to a certain extent. Various vet doctors have revealed they have seen several dogs coming for the surgery commonly because of blockage and damage caused by the tiny particles of bone. They said that the bone is dangerous for their body, especially the cooked one as it is liable to splinter. Even raw bone can be potentially harmful.

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Doctors have researched and have found a new cat-borne bacterial disease known as cat scratch fever. Apparently, this disease has some very serious complications. You can be affected by this by kissing cats or by touching their fur and then with the same hands, touching your face. This disease, Cat-scratch can be prevented if the population which is at risk and the pattern of the disease is identified.

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As high doses are required of oral antibiotics to get to the ear, common side effects like diarrhea, oral thrush and rashes are observed. For a common childhood ear infection, a single dose of this bioengineered gel which is developed by US researchers may deliver a full-fledged antibiotic therapy. Some of the common ear conditions include ear pain, fever and even hearing loss. However, only some of them cases require antibiotic treatment.

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Tonsillitis is a tonsil infection which is highly discomforting and can be chronic or acute in nature. One of the best natural remedies to treat tonsillitis is the onion juice which provides a great deal of relief from this infection. All you need is an onion and a cup of lukewarm water. Extract fresh onion juice and mix it with lukewarm water. Gargle properly with this mix and repeat 2-3 times a day for best results.

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You will be surprised to know that 99% of gas produced in your gut is odorless and only about 1% is responsible for making farts smell terrible. That 1% is comprised of sulfurous gases which are usually unpleasant to the nose. According to experts holding in farts is not harmful to health but causes discomfort in the abdomen. Some tips to make your farts less foul-smelling: Have your vegetables cooked, avoid fizzy drinks, reduce dairy consumption and fatty foods and chew your food well.

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Following are the natural home remedies you can try for its cure. Having ginger in your diet will help to prevent burping and reduce bloating as it has carminative properties that relax the gastrointestinal muscles. Having yoghurt also helps to reduce burping by increasing the amount of good bacteria in your stomach. Peppermint and cardamom enable your body in the digestive process and prevent gas formation.

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A health watchdog group has reportedly claimed that substantial amounts of metals were found in the products from Hershey’s, Cadbury etc. The group has tested about 50 kinds of chocolate this year and around 35 of them turned out to be positive for illegal levels of cadmium and lead. It is a fact that excess amount of both these metals can cause severe damage to kidney, bones, liver and also neurological damage.

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It is believed that drug-resistant infections are increasing due to excessive use of medicines such as antibiotics and anti fungus for treating not-so-harmful conditions like common cold. If this continues and no immediate action is taken, it will kill about 10 million people per annum by 2050. With such an excessive use, the immune systems of the human body build up resistance due to which the conditions become incurable.

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Seriously, it’s not funny. According to a new research, sleeping beside a chicken on your bed can protect yourself against malaria. Scientists have found out malaria-transmitting mosquitoes avoid feeding on few certain animals such as chickens with the help of their sense of smell. They believe that the odor which is given out by bird and other species can protect humans from the risk of mosquito diseases.

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This is the worst season for all the easy cold-catchers as they have to extremely careful with they eat and drink as it can quickly trigger a cold and a stuffed nose. As of now, there are tons of home remedies and products available for treating a stuffed nose but what if it catches you while you are travelling somewhere? For such times, here is an instant trick - Push your tongue against the top of your mouth and simultaneously, push a finger between your eyebrows. Hold it for about 20 to 30 seconds and your nose will be clear.

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There are several reasons as to why the empty spaces are kept by some of the medicine manufacturers. It can be to increase the inertness of the tablet or to keep a standard packaging, the company maintains these spaces to avoid additional costs. Another logical reason could be to print the entire content on the back of the strip which is not possible in case of a one-tablet strip. A major reason could be to avoid damage during transportation. It could also be to fool consumers as a big packet makes people believe that it is worth the prize.

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