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Researchers have found a possible link between tooth whiteners and oral cancer. The ingredients used in tooth whiteners caused inflammation and mucosal trauma at high concentrations. Although not... more »

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MMR VACCINE A reaction they cannot deny A Danish survey has found that the MMR vaccine, given to millions of children every year, trebles the risk of a febrile seizure more »

Potency problems: eat less and pedal faster

The best way to deal with erectile dysfunction is not Viagra, but a diet. In a study of 110 obese men with potency problems, about a third enjoyed improved sexual function after losing weight and incr... more »

Hrt: after cancer, now dementia

After all its other bad press recently, it’s the final nail in the coffin for hormone replacement therapy. The large-scale US Women’s Health Initiative studies have found that, among other risks, more »

Soy story: no natural alternative

The benefits of soy, touted as a wonder healthfood for menopausal women with benefits ranging from lowering cholesterol to preventing osteoporosis, just don’t stack up. more »

Joint replacement: hidden blood loss

Blood loss during hip- or knee-replacement surgery is far greater than appreciated, according to a UK study. The researchers found that as much as half of the blood lost during these joint-replacement... more »

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Supplements: when they’re better than food Fish - especially fatty fish like swordfish and salmon - are rich in omega-3, and protect against coronary heart disease. more »

Heart test a load of crp

Although medicine has waxed lyrical, the latest wonder blood test for predicting your risk of a heart attack is no better than taking a careful history, according to an 18-year study. more »

Blasting bugs won’t prevent disease

Many cleaning products these days boast 'antibacterial' agents to 'kill germs', but the benefit of these products is dubious, says new American research. more »

Hyper-tense at home, too

White-coat hypertension, where a patient’s fear of the doctor causes his blood pressure to rise higher than it usually is, seems to occur at home as well as in the doctor’s office, more »

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