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High blood pressure: The warm red drink shown to lower hypertension as much as medication
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition whereby the long-term force of the blood against your artery…
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A moment that changed me: a rare condition left me fighting to breathe – and repaired my marriage
The ear, nose and throat consultant sits at his computer reviewing the footage of my laryngoscopy – a camera on…
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Cancer: The four cooking oils shown to ‘release’ toxic chemicals linked to the disease
Cancer is at the forefront of medical concerns as staff shortages could send rates rocketing in coming years. Fortunately, researchers…
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Study hints at a way to live longer while reducing your exposure to Alzheimer’s disease
Life is precious so finding ways to prolong it is a universal goal. However, there is a significant downside to longevity:…
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UK Covid cases rise by record 129,471 in 24 hours as Omicron spreads
independent– Covid-19 cases have soared by their highest number since the start of the pandemic as the Omicron variant continues to…
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Omicron lockdown lifeline as data hints cases may have peaked and now ‘stabilised’ in UK
express– After weeks cof causing anxiety for both scientists and the public over its relentless growth, the first signs of…
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Covid-19: Omicron spreading at lightning speed – French PM
bbc– The Omicron variant is “spreading at lightning speed” in Europe and will likely become dominant in France by the…
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Covid antibody treatment effective against omicron variant, developer says
independent– A Covid antibody treatment is effective against the omicron variant and its wide-ranging mutations, new data has confirmed. The drug was tested…
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Covid: South Africa new cases surge as Omicron spreads
bbc– The new coronavirus variant Omicron has now become dominant in South Africa and is driving a sharp increase in…
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Covid: Israel to impose travel ban for foreigners over new variant
bbc– Israel is to ban foreigners from entering the country for 14 days and use surveillance to halt the spread…
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