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Research into to brain’s ‘free will’
Scientists are looking to see if they can “interfere” with how to brain consciously makes decisions after successfully pin-pointing the exact moment when its nerve cells create the signal to carry out an action, it was revealed today. Read more
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‘Reassuring’ finding over breast cancer survival
Drinking alcohol makes no impact on a woman’s chances of surviving breast cancer – and moderate drinkers might actually benefit because of a reduced risk from heart disease. Read more
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How red meat, energy drinks endanger heart
Researchers say they have found a compound in red meat that directly contributes to the development of heart disease. Read more
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Walk or run to reduce blood pressure
Brisk walking is as good as running when it comes to lowering the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, researchers said last night. Read more
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Blood pressure is world problem
Sunday is World Health Day and officials are seeking to focus the globe on the problem of high blood pressure. Read more
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Cancer genes unveiled by the dozen
Dozens of new genetic findings about three major cancers were unveiled last night, bringing closer systematic testing for the diseases. Read more
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Pregnancy sunshine vitamin problem
Pregnant women who are low in the "sunshine vitamin" D may have an increased risk of a range of health problems, researchers warn today. Read more
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Skimmed milk no good for toddlers – report
Feeding toddlers low-fat milk does nothing to prevent them putting on weight – and may contribute to them getting plumper, researchers warn today. Read more
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Aspirin helps prevent skin cancer
Women who take regular doses of aspirin seem to enjoy some protection against skin cancer, researchers revealed yesterday. Read more
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Bees could block HIV
Bee venom could be used to prevent HIV infection, researchers have reported. Read more