General Health
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Elderly over-treated – heart specialist
Healthy elderly people are being turned into “anxious” patients in a relentless drive to reduce heart disease rates, a professor claims today. Read more
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New drug-resistant flu virus on the rise
Experts are warning that a new drug-resistant strain of the flu virus may pose a serious threat to hospital patients. 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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Sunlight vitamin may combat flu
A large-scale study has found the so-called "sunshine vitamin" Vitamin D may help arm the immune system against colds and flu. Read more
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Fast-food outlets linked to stroke
Risk of stroke seems to be linked to the number of fast-food restaurants in a neighbourhood, researchers reported today. Read more
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Teenagers clash with parents over smoking
Teenagers may hold the key to persuading their parents to give up smoking, according to a new campaign by the British government. Read more
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Drive to cut antibiotic use
As winter viruses continue to spread, a new drive is launched today to convince the public they cannot be cured with antibiotics. Read more
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Common cold virus unravelled
Scientists are making progress in understanding the rhinovirus – the virus most often responsible for common colds and other upper respiratory tract infections. Read more
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Pet problems may deter smokers
Researchers say they have found a new way of persuading smokers to give up – warn them of the impact on their pets. Read more
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Aspirin may protect against stomach cancer
People who regularly take aspirin may be protecting themselves against one form of stomach cancer, researchers reported today. Read more