Scientists discover human gene that can help damaged tissues in the heart repair themselves

Scientists have found a way to repair heart muscles in a medical breakthrough Came after researchers targeted gene that can cause cancerous cells to spreadThey found when it becomes active in…

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Mediterranean diet rich in fish and whole grains can keep the brain sharp and help fight dementia, research suggests

Mediterranean diet not only helps you live longer but it can keep the brain sharpHigh fish and vegetable consumption were linked to the most protective effect The study found that those…

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Daily cup of green tea could be the answer to allergies by suppressing immune system responses, scientists discover

40 per cent of green tea made up of bacteria Flavonifractor plautii – FP for shortResearchers discovered FP lowers blood pressure and helps to regulate weightStudy was carried out by…

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Pot sales hit a new high! Weed vendors say customers are stocking up on cannabis as coronavirus quarantines may last months

Marijuana vendors say legal cannabis sales are up because customers are stocking up in response to coronavirus quarantines that could last monthsSales are reaching new highs as customers across the…

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Mum who ‘couldn’t see’ on her wedding day or at the births of both children due to agonising migraines has praised CBD oil for helping to ‘cure’ them

Becki Rogerson, 33, from Cheshire, plagued by rare migraine since age of 16Told how she couldn't see on wedding day or at the births of both of her childrenPraised CBD…

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Life-saving prostate scan can pinpoint cancer cells and identify men who need more powerful treatment, research suggests

Scientists have found radioactive molecule which sticks to prostate cancer cellsLights them up in a scan and is 27 per cent more accurate then routine methodsTechnique detects when prostate cancer…

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California coronavirus lockdown: Cannabis dispensaries listed as ‘essential’ businesses

` Coronavirus may be spreading throughout California, but at least the cannabis industry there isn’t going up in smoke. A “safer at home” emergency order issued by the city Thursday…

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Why a healthy skeleton is a key defence against illness: No, we’re not ribbing you, bones have an important role to play in your health — from stress to weight gain

Dr Chris Murgatroyd is a reader at Manchester Metropolitan UniversityHe studied the relation between bone degradation and cognitive decline Study comes as others also highlight how skeletons impact hormone production We know…

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