DIABETES: WHEN TREATMENT IS A PAIN   
by LUKE RAMSAY, 538 words
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Having to watch your diet, take more exercise and a range of medications can affect your quality of life
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KEEP POPPING THE PILLS   
by GEORGIA RYLAND, 406 words
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Doctor knows best when it comes to heart disease medication
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FAT THIGHS MAY BE IN YOUR GENES   
by GABRIELLE COLLETT-WHITE, 426 words
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A single gene could decide whether you get fat or stay skinny
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WHY IBS SUFFERERS FEEL MORE PAIN   
by GABRIELLE COLLETT-WHITE, 397 words
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Understanding the real causes of IBS symptoms may result in more effective treatment
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MOOD BOOSTERS   
by GABRIELLE COLLETT-WHITE, 409 words
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Omega-3s may help conquer the blues
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WORRY GUTS   
by ALEXANDER WHITEREED, 435 words
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High levels of stress and anxiety can damage your digestion
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COFFEE COULD HELP PROTECT AGAINST COLON CANCER   
by ALEXANDER WHITEREED, 386 words
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Good news for coffee aficionados
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CATS MAKE ALLERGY SUFFERERS WHEEZE AND SNEEZE   
by SARA SHIRLOCK, 310 words
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You may be wise to give cats a wide berth if you suffer from allergies
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SCRUB UP, BUT NOT TOO HARD!   
by GABRIELLE COLLETT-WHITE, 345 words
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Over-vigorous washing may be behind the recent rise in skin allergies and hay fever
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BANISH BALDNESS   
by GABRIELLE COLLETT-WHITE, 276 words
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So far, it?s only been tried on mice, but US researchers hope their baldness treatment will work on people too
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