Asia
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Device offers blood pressure "revolution"
A revolutionary blood pressure measuring device is unveiled today by British scientists. Read more
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Therapy boosts blood pressure medication
People with high blood pressure can benefit from a new form of therapy aimed at helping them take their drugs regularly, researchers say today. Read more
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Zinc helps beat cold
Zinc may not be a cure for the common cold – but it is an effective treatment, experts report today. Read more
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Obesity doubled in 30 years
Obesity has almost doubled worldwide since 1980, but blood pressure and cholesterol levels have improved in many high-income countries, experts say today. Read more
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World cholesterol problem
Thousands of people in the UK share a common problem with Jordanians and Mexicans – they have untreated high cholesterol, according to a global study published yesterday. Read more
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Dogs may sniff cancer
Dogs can be trained to detect bowel cancer in human samples, researchers revealed today. Read more
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Gaming addiction "serious"
Video game addiction is a serious behavioural problem that is separate from other afflictions, it has been claimed. Read more
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Night-shades may boost female health
Women who sleep with eye-shades may be helping to reduce their risk of breast cancer, researchers have reported. Read more
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Stomach cancer gene hope
Scientists may have found a gene which could be used to develop new treatments for stomach cancer, it was announced last night. Read more
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Herbal wizards get WHO treatment
Global health officials are seeking to get to grips with traditional medicines in a bid to ensure they can be researched properly. Read more