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Vitamin C repairs blood vessels, helps diabetics

Antioxidants such as vitamin C can repair damaged blood vessels, and could be a lifesaver for anyone suffering from type I diabetes. more »

Pesticides could be cause of health problems in older children

If your child has a health or a developmental problem, it could be caused by pesticides. Scientists have discovered this week that the pollutants can affect children up to the age of seven – five years longer than they have thought. more »

Social activity as important as exercise for elderly

Older people who want to keep up muscle strength and motor skills by exercising are missing an important trick – social activity is just as important. more »

Scientists finally discover how white bread causes heart disease

White bread, cornflakes and other foods high in carbohydrates can cause heart disease – and now scientists know why. more »

Orange juice the worst drink for teeth health

Orange juice is just about the worst drink for your teeth. Its high levels of acid destroy enamel, and eventually will erode the entire tooth. more »

One in four worrying test results not revealed to patients

We’re always being told that we should have regular screening tests as they’re an effective way to catch cancer and other diseases, especially in their early stages – but, astonishingly, there’s a good chance the doctor won’t do anything with the results if they do indicate a problem. more »

Doctors discover something better than drugs for depression

Antidepressant drug sales may have been hit by worries that they increase the risk of suicide, especially among children and adolescents – but doctors have discovered something that works just as well to prevent depression. more »

Over-the-counter drugs can be killers, new warning reveals

Popular over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin, acetaminophen and methadone could be killers, and they can cause serious harm, tough new guidelines are suggesting. more »

Pesticides on the floor of most homes

The average home has a range of pesticides on the floor – even from products that were taken off the market years before. more »

CT scans dangerous and can cause cancer, radiologist warns doctors

Doctors are regularly referring their patients for a routine CT (computed tomography) scan – without having even a clue of the high level of radiation and their cancer-causing effect, a radiologist has said more »

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