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Scientists Develop New Technology To Detect Earliest Stages Of Colon Cancer Health News Published: 28 October 2019 14:33 CET Updated: 28 October 2019 15:33 CET

A new technology has been developed by scientists that could help with the detection of the very earliest stages of colon cancer. This would be done by looking at the genetic mutations in healthy tissue cells. Cancer is caused by mutations that are present in certain genes. When there are enough...

Blood Pressure Pills More Effective At Night Study Reveals Health News Published: 24 October 2019 10:57 CET Updated: 24 October 2019 12:57 CET

Results from a recent study suggest that taking blood pressure tablets at night may be more effective and significantly reduce the risk or heart...

Owning A Dog Linked To A Longer Life Health News Published: 18 October 2019 17:50 CET Updated: 27 April 2025 17:50 CET

Dogs are not only considered to be ‘man’s best friend’, they may also help us to live longer, claims two recent studies from Canada and Sweden. ...

Pinterest To Direct Vaccine-Related Searches To Public Health Organisations Health News Published: 30 August 2019 15:56 CET Updated: 30 August 2019 17:56 CET

In a bid to stop the spread of misinformation surrounding vaccines, Pinterest took the approach last year to stop showing results for vaccine-related...

Measles No Longer Eradicated In Four European Countries Health News Published: 29 August 2019 12:00 CET Updated: 29 August 2019 14:00 CET

Despite being in decline up until 2016, the highly contagious and potentially fatal disease Measles is no longer eradicated in four European countries...