Asia
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Broccoli fights deadly stomach bug
Broccoli has legendary properties – and now doctors say its sprouts may fight a bug that causes stomach ulcers and cancer. Read more
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Promise of polypill
A “polypill” could cut the risk of heart disease by more than a quarter, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Very hot tea may bring throat cancer risk
There may be a health risk from drinking extremely hot tea, researchers report today. Read more
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Eating out threat to diabetes
Eating out threat to diabetes Eating out and favourite foods are among the problems that put people with diabetes at risk, according to a new study. Read more
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Acupuncture gets scientific
Acupuncture can be “firmly” grounded in science, according to British doctors who practise it. Read more
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Diet and exercise can prevent cancer – international report
Thousands of cases of cancer in Britain could be prevented through healthy diet and exercise, experts said yesterday. Read more
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World campaign against obesity
Obesity was the theme of World Cancer Day yesterday – as new evidence showed public ignorance of the link between weight and cancer is worldwide. Read more
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Media trust boosts health
The mass media can help improve general health, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Heart gene affects one per cent
As many as one per cent of the world’s population carry a newly-discovered heart disease gene, it was announced last night. Read more
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Research backs surgical check-list
Introducing a simple check-list for surgical operations can reduce complications by as much as a third, a major international study revealed today. Read more