PREDICT IT?PREVENT IT! 
by KATE WATSON-SMYTH, 1231 words
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As science advances, it?s possible to learn more about the risks of contracting serious illness by looking at our genes. Read on for advice on how to fight back against major illness before it strikes
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CANCER. WHAT ARE YOUR CHANCES?
by ISLA WHITCROFT, 1290 words
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One in three of us will contract cancer at some point. What risks are you facing and how can they be reduced?
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LASER EYE SURGERY ? A BEGINNER?S GUIDE
by ISLA WHITCROFT, 1336 words
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Sick of specs? Loathe your lenses? It may be time to think about the latest laser treatment to correct your vision. Before you book, though, be aware of what?s on offer
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ASPIRIN MAY HELP WOMEN LIVE LONGER
by GEORGIA RYLAND, 356 words
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Taking low or moderate doses of aspirin could significantly reduce women's risk of dying early
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E-THERAPY TO LAUNCH IN APRIL
by GEORGIA RYLAND, 399 words
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Computer therapy for depression and anxiety offered to patients in England
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WILL YOU BE A CASUALTY OF NHS CHANGE?
by ANASTASIA STEPHENS, 1306 words
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With plans underway to create super A&Es to deal with major emergencies, many local hospitals will see their casualty units shut this year. Will patients be winners or losers in this shake-up?
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STATINS CUT BLOOD PRESSURE
by ALEXANDER WHITEREED, 354 words
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Patients taking statins to reduce their cholesterol levels are getting a hidden health bonus, according to a new report
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WHY GIVING BLOOD DOES YOU GOOD
by SARA SHIRLOCK, 344 words
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Regular blood donors may be boosting their own wellbeing as well as helping others
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DO YOU REALLY NEED THAT OPERATION?
by KATE WATSON-SMYTH, 1114 words
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Each year billions of pounds are spent on unnecessary operations for thousands of patients, according to the government?s chief medical officer, Sir Liam Donaldson. He warns that the NHS is spending on operations where non-surgical procedures would work. We?ve picked five operations that you may be offered but which could be avoided altogether
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YOU CAN RELIEVE THE PRESSURE
by ISLA WHITCROFT, 1047 words
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It is known as the silent killer and 16 million of us suffer from it. The Blood Pressure Association aims to change that
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