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How to distinguish between holiday heartburn and heart attack
Feasting on a high-fat, carbohydrate-filled meal followed by a generous slice of pumpkin pie on a holiday often triggers a burning sensation in the chest. This temporary feeling is mostly dismissed as heartburn, however, according to scientists, it might be a heart attack. ANI

Snoring may stunt kids growth
A new study from Yeshiva University has found that snoring and other nighttime breathing problems may delay growth in kids. ANI

Sharing a bed with a baby does not raise cot death risk
Researchers have found that sharing a bed with an infant doesnt elevate the risk of cot death. ANI

Health News for August 19, 2007

US boffins make breakthrough in anthrax vaccine
Researchers at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, US have made a breakthrough in anthrax vaccination, which they claim, offers better protection than the standard vaccine currently in use, which involves six injections over 18 months followed by annual boosters. ANI

Grocery shopping inculcates healthy eating habits in kids
Grocery shopping with kids can inculcate healthy eating habits in them, as they might develop interest in fruits and vegetables, researchers claim. ANI

Chronic stress worsens neurodegenerative diseases symptoms
A new research has shown that chronic stress can intensify inflammation, and increase the risk of infections in the central nervous system, of neurodegenerative diseases like multiple sclerosis and of other inflammatory diseases. ANI