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Poor lifestyle causing 100,000 avoidable cancers a year

Doctors have urged tougher action on alcohol and tobacco use from the government after research show...

The six-to-eight week check could be the first time a heart murmur is heard (Photograph: SPL)

The six-to-eight week baby check

Examinations should be performed by a trained and competent healthcare professional. By Dr Louise Ne...

Eating an average English diet could save thousands of lives in UK, study says

Thousands of lives could be saved if people in the UK ate the 'average' diet in England, a study has...

Food allergy can cause eczema (above), asthma and rhinitis (Photograph: SPL)

Childhood food allergy - paediatric medicine

Many children outgrow allergies by school age, while studies have shown that breastfeeding may offer...

Studies failed to show glucosamine improved pain in osteoarthritis (Photograph: SPL)

Viewpoint - Role of supplements in joint health

Should GPs consider supplements for patients with musculoskeletal symptoms? By Dr Rod Hughes...

Osteoarthritis of the knee: studies failed to show any marked reduction in pain in patients taking glucosamine

Viewpoint: The role of supplements in joint health

Should GPs consider 'joint health' supplements for patients with musculoskeletal symptoms? By Dr Rod...

B vitamins may slow mental decline in elderly

B vitamin supplements may slow mental decline in elderly people with mild cognitive impairment, acco...

Commercial slimming clubs cheaper than NHS programmes

Commercial slimming clubs are cheaper and more effective than NHS weight-loss programmes, a Universi...

Combination of phentermine and topiramate speeds up weight loss (Photograph: Istock)

Obesity drugs backed by study

Obesity treatment with the drugs phentermine and topiramate could be a valuable therapy option for G...

Ensure obese patients have the opportunity to weigh themselves (Photograph: SPL)

The basics - Managing weight loss

Set goals that will improve the patient's quality of life, suggests Dr Pam Brown....

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