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B vitamins reduce cardiac events after angioplasty

Just six months of homocysteine-lowering therapy with vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid can substantially reduce the risk of cardiac events, say Swiss researchers. more »

Fetal origin of adult high blood pressure disputed

The theory that adult health is determined to a significant degree by conditions in the womb before birth has recently been challenged. more »

Medical students don’t know how to stop a nosebleed

If you end up in the A&E department with a bloody nose, beware. more »

Breastfeeding halves cancer risk in the west

The longer women can breastfeed, the more they are protected against breast cancer. more »

Prostate screening gets it wrong nearly half the time

Increased prostate screening is causing a wrong diagnosis in up to 44 per cent of men, a new report has discovered. more »

Growth hormones may lead to colon cancer

People given growth hormones as children run a far higher risk of developing colon cancer and Hodgkin’s disease in later life. more »

Steroids fail to help children with meningitis

Bacterial meningitis is a terrible disease that usually ends in death, especially among children in developing countries. Up to half of all patients in developing countries more »

Floss your way to a healthier heart

Could flossing your teeth reduce your risk of heart disease? The link between oral health and the heart has sometimes been mooted, but it’s an idea that is beginning to gain ground. more »

Eye disease not helped by vitamin e

Macular degeneration - the major causes of blindness in the West - is not helped by a daily regime of vitamin E, new research claims. more »

Blood pressure: eat more fruit and veg

Consuming lots of fruit and vegetables can reduce your risk of high blood pressure, say British researchers. more »

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