26 h. ago NHS could offer this simple DNA test to predict drug reactions and save thousands of lives

A landmark study looking at all adverse drug reactions ever recorded in Britain since 1964 reveals just three genes could be responsible for many of them - and a simple test could save lives

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4 d. ago Drug breakthrough could 'slash heart attack and stroke risk' as scientists claim it 'could save thousands of lives'

Taking two common cholesterol drugs together could slash the risk of cardiovascular problems, a new study suggests

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2 w. ago Common crisp error is increasing risk of heart attack and stroke

A study has found that many people are making the same mistake with one of the nation's favourite snacks

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2 w. ago Scientists claim major breakthrough in developing vaccine for stroke and heart attack

Vaccine ‘cocktail’ protects mice against build-up of plaque in arteries

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2 w. ago Chinese scientists claim important breakthrough in developing vaccine for stroke and heart attack

Vaccine ‘cocktail’ protects mice against build-up of plaque in arteries

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3 w. ago Scientists claim cheap everyday painkiller 'could slash dementia risk'

The long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs could lower dementia risk, according to new research

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3 w. ago NHS urged to offer single daily pill to 'slash heart attack and stroke risk' in over

Experts say the four-in-one 'polypill' could prevent thousands of deadly heart attacks and strokes

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3 w. ago NHS should offer ‘polypill’ to slash heart attack and stroke risk, experts claim

The BMJ previously called the polypill strategy ‘one of the most important contributions to medicine in 50 years’

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3 w. ago Warning as tattoos may be linked to risk of two forms of cancer claim scientists

The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) analysed thousands of twins, finding an increased cancer risk among tattooed individuals

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