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  • Women hail Jolie's mastectomy revelation

    Women hail Jolie's mastectomy revelation

    LOS ANGELES, May 15, 2013 (AFP) - Health activists, doctors and movie fans hailed glamorous Hollywood megastar Angelina Jolie on Tuesday for her decision to reveal that she had had her breasts removed to reduce her cancer risk.

    1 week 2 days ago
  • High blood pressure leads to most deaths

    High blood pressure leads to most deaths

    Most people die in Maldives from non communicable diseases like heart attack and stroke caused by high blood pressure, Health Ministry said Saturday.

    • 1 month 2 weeks ago
  • Heading football may cause brain damage

    Heading football may cause brain damage

    LONDON, Feb 28, 2013 (AFP) - Heading the ball may increase the risk of brain damage to football players, new research has indicated.

    • 2 months ago