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Excess alcohol 'raises cancer risk' February 5, 2012
Regularly drinking two large glasses of wine or two strong pints of beer a day triples the risk of developing mouth cancer, a new Government campaign will say. […]
'A little too much drink' warning February 5, 2012
Drinking "just a little more than they should" puts people at risk of serious illness including heart disease, stroke and cancer, the government is warning. […]
Purple Potatoes Lower Blood Pressure in Overweight People February 4, 2012
When overweight people included two servings of purple potatoes a day in their diet for a month, they not only reduced their blood pressure, they also didn't gain weight in the process, a small study shows. […]
New procedure shown to dissolve potentially lethal blood clots in brain February 4, 2012
The rapidly developing loss of brain functions due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain which occurs with a stroke is described by Manhatten Cardiology as being a medical emergency which can cause permanent brain damage, complications, and even lead to death. […]
THV Extra at 10: Heart disease and the pill February 4, 2012
Does taking birth control pills increase my risk for heart disease? Taking birth control pills is generally safe for young, healthy women if they do not smoke. […]