General Health
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Heatwave health advice published
The British public should get out its white paint if there are signs of a summer heatwave, according to advice published yesterday. Read more
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Coral that may save skin
A coral found in the Red Sea may hold the key to a powerful new treatment for skin cancer, researchers have reported. Read more
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Climate threat to health
Climate change is this century’s biggest threat to health, it was claimed today. Read more
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Mother stress risk to baby
Women with tough physical work demands face an increased risk of having small babies and premature birth, researchers warned today. Read more
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Music – the food of the heart
Heart patients benefit significantly from listening to music, experts reported today. Read more
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False claims sneak through search filters – doctors
Major web search engines may be aiding the promotion of false medical claims, doctors claimed today. Read more
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Gain weight, lose years
Extra body weight shortens your life span, according to a new study of 900,000 adults. Read more
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Heart disease prevention must improve – Euro-experts
Guidelines on heart disease prevention are failing to make a big difference to patient lifestyles, experts warned today. Read more
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Mental turmoil linked to heart disease
Anger, hostility and depression all aggravate the risk of major heart problems, according to two new studies published last night. Read more
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Web pharmacy arrests
British medicines “police” say they have shut down a major illegal internet pharmacy. Read more