Internal Medicine
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Statin side-effects revealed
The cholesterol lowering drugs, statins, have side effects including kidney failure, liver disease and eye cataracts, researchers warned today. Read more
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Milk cleared as cancer risk
New findings today exonerate milk from allegations that it contributes to the development of kidney cancer. Read more
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Test that could save thousands of lives
A "simple" medical procedure could save hundreds of lives from bowel cancer if it was offered to adults just before they reached retirement age, British researchers said today. Read more
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Curry, hair dye and smoking influence liver disease risk
The curry spice turmeric may help protect patients with liver disease, researchers report today. Read more
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Fish oil success in cancer prevention
Purified fish oil may help prevent the development of bowel cancer in high risk people, researchers reveal today. Read more
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Gene weakness could boost cancer treatment
Scientists have found a possible genetic treatment for some types of bowel cancer. Read more
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New cancer technique on trial
A new technique aimed at treating cancer in the liver is to be tested in Britain, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Anger at "disastrous" impact of cheap booze
Health campaigners gave a warm welcome to a report today calling for tougher action to prevent alcohol abuse. Read more
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Can imperfect kidneys be safely transplanted?
Kidneys from donors who have had cancer can be safely used for transplants, surgeons have found. Read more
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Drinkers work out to burn off alcohol
British drinkers think they can burn off the effects of alcohol with exercise. Read more