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Potential heart risk from calcium supplements
Calcium supplements may slightly raise the risk of heart attack, death from heart disease, and stroke for women, according to controversial new findings. Read more
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Treat children to prevent adult asthma – experts
Children with the allergic skin disease eczema face a high risk of developing asthma later in life, researchers have warned. Read more
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Global call to tackle stillbirths
Millions of babies are born dead worldwide every year because simple health measures are not in place, experts said today. Read more
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Cannabis triggers psychosis – warning
Using cannabis increases the risk of developing serious mental illness, researchers warn today. Read more
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Midwives may need alternative training
Midwives and obstetricians may need formal training in complementary therapies because they are becoming so popular among pregnant women, researchers have warned. Read more
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New clues to MS
The role of sunshine in preventing multiple sclerosis has been suspected for some time – and now a major study provides more proof. Read more
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Diabetes virus link
Children with diabetes are nearly ten times more likely to suffer from a virus infection as those who do not have the condition, researchers 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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Easy living link to cancer risk
Experts have blamed unhealthy lifestyles for high cancer rates in wealthy countries such as Britain and Denmark. Read more
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Antioxidant supplements may aid conception
Couples having difficulty in conceiving naturally should consider taking antioxidant supplements, according to a new analysis. Read more