Anti-AIDS pill showcases hope for some gays:study

Gay men who have five or more sex partners per year are part of a high-risk group that could benefit from a daily pill to ward off HIV, said a cost-benefit analysis by US researchers on Monday. The study by experts at Stanford University, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, looked at the costs involved with prescribing a $26 a day pill to men who have sex with men. The pill, Truvada (tenofovir-emtricitabine), was shown in a landmark...

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How to ensure thorough chewing

In our previous articles we have discussed the truth behind chewing and we have seen the benefits of thorough chewing as well as effects of not thoroughly chewing your.The big question should be how we should chew thoroughly.This article provides a brief and precise answer(s). The number of times or how thorough you chew  depends on the type of food you consume.  Soft fruits and vegetables will break down more easily than chicken or steak, so you will need to make sure you chew your food as thoroughly as possible.  According...

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Advantages of thorough chewing and effects of non-thorough chewing

to continue from our previous article: the truth behind chewing of food, here more advantages of thorough chewing as well as effects of no thorough chewing. Other benefits include: You are more than likely to not eat as much by eating thoroughly. When you are eating slower, your brain can tell you that you are full, causing you to eat less. Helps to prevent the heavy feeling that sometimes follows a meal and it also will help you lose body fat since you are not eating as much    Reduce the risk of bacterial...

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The truth behind chewing of food

Chewing( mastication) is the process by which food is crushed and ground by teeth and jaws. Most people put food in their mouth, chew a few times, and swallow. It is an extremely important, yet oftentimes overlooked, part of healthy digestion. Chewing doesn't really take much time and effort but majority of individuals put food in their mouth, chew a few times or even hardly chew and swallow! This guarantees no benefits in terms of better health and...

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