There are eight things that must never, ever happen to you while you’re in hospital. If they do, health insurers say they will no longer pay out.
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The days may be numbered for a new family of arthritis drugs that is causing serious fungal infection and tuberculosis (TB) in the patient, sometimes resulting in death. more >
Scientists have finally agreed on the best way to improve the health of your heart even after a heart attack that s safe and which has been proven beyond doubt to work They are convi... more >
Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs are some of the most widely used in the world, with annual sales in the USA alone of $15.5bn – and they may also be some of the most ineffective.
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Swimming pools may be bad for asthma sufferers, researchers are discovering. The chlorine in the water has been pinpointed as a possible cause, and certainly seems to make the condition worse. more >
Doctors have often puzzled why it is that the appendix suddenly enlarges and sometimes bursts – but researchers think they may finally have the answer. more >
Dental groups want to see our public water fluoridated – but there’s a group of people whose health will definitely be harmed by the move, and you may be among them. more >
The common antibiotic is far more dangerous than we realize. In fact, the drug – often available as an over-the-counter remedy – is responsible for 20 per cent of all drug-related visits to the Accident & Emergency department. more >
We all get the point that exercise is good for us but how good exactly Aside from the obvious benefits it s supposed to help lift our mood and ward off depression especially if done vigorously... more >
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