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Med diet protects against diabetes
A Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, fruit, vegetables, nuts and fish could help protect against Type 2 diabetes, a study finds.
Drinking increases breast cancer risk
Women who drink more than a glass of wine a day could increase the risk of developing breast cancer, a study warns.
Breastfeeding cuts arthritis risk
Women who breastfeed for more than a year reduce their risk of rheumatoid arthritis by around a half, a Swedish study has found.
Four million Britons will have diabetes by 2025
More than four million Britons will have diabetes by 2025, a new report has warned.
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 Longer life expected in South WestPeople in the Westcountry are more likely to live into their mid-seventies than those living elsewhere in England or Wales, official figures show. |
 Hospital's 'zero tolerance' approach to bugsA Westcountry hospital says it is taking a "zero-tolerance" approach to reduce cases of hospital bugs. |
 One-stop surgery opens in east DevonA pioneering £4m integrated health centre has opened its doors in Cullompton, east Devon. |
 Call to curb alcohol misuseA new report has revealed a surge in the number of alcohol-related admissions to the region's hospitals. |
 You are what your mother eatsNew research by the Universities of Exeter and Oxford provides the first evidence that a child's sex is associated with the mother's diet. |
 £170m investment plan for DerrifordThe Westcountry's largest hospital plans to invest millions of pounds over the next 10 years. |
 Region's health is up in smokeMore than a quarter of residents in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are smokers, causing more than 1,000 deaths every year. |
 New research provides insight into menopauseA biologist from Devon has helped to shed light on why females of some species undergo menopause while others do not. |
 Leave a legacy in your will to St Luke's HospiceWhen faced with the reality of having an incurable illness, you need the best care possible. |
 South West 'most at stroke risk'People living in the South West are much more likely to have a stroke, figures from the Stroke Association show. |
 Breast cancer support groupsLiving with breast cancer, the most common type of cancer found among women in the world, can be very difficult. |
 New clinical excellence centre to be built at DerrifordA £50 million new hospital is to be built on the Plymouth International Medical and Technology Park at Derriford. |
 New Year, New You!This year you can beat the inevitable January blues by heading up to the brand new St Moritz Hotel in Trebetherick and making the most of their luxurious leisure club and spa facilities. |
Health & Fitness - around the network
Exercise yourself young
Exercising regularly can make you look 12 years younger, new research has revealed.
Red meat linked to breast cancer
Younger women who regularly eat red meat may have an increased risk of developing breast cancer, a study finds.
High costs and superbug fears force patients abroad
A growing number of Brits are travelling abroad for medical treatment, a recent poll by website TreatmentAbroad.com shows.
Celebrity chefs lend support to cancer walk
Celebrity chefs Anthony Worrall Thompson and Simon Rimmer are showing their support for Manchester's second annual Pink Pinkie Week.
Fatty fish prevents kidney cancer
Consumption of fatty fish may help provide protection against kidney cancer, a study has suggested.
Organic diet 'healthier'
New research suggests that an organic diet might be healthier than a conventional one.
Hitman helps open breast cancer centre
The Genesis Centre welcomed champion boxer Ricky Hatton on Tuesday 1 April, for a tour of Europe's first ever, purpose built breast cancer prevention facility.
Aspirin reduces asthma risk in women
A small dose of aspirin on alternate days can cut the risk of developing asthma among women, suggests a new US study.
Breast cancer screening cuts mortality by half
Breast cancer screening in East Anglia has reduced deaths from the disease by nearly half, a study finds.
The unkindest cut of all?
Jim Pollard, editor of www.malehealth.co.uk, talks about vasectomy and why the procedure is causing so much concern amongst the male population.
Are you addicted to pornography?
What's your attitude to pornography? Harmless adult fun? Just another capitalist industry? Or a dangerously addictive drug?
Are drugs the answer?
The use of drugs is becoming increasingly common to try and cure medical illnesses, but more practical solutions are often overlooked, with potentially threatening consequences.
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Fifth of GP surgeries could close, Tories warn
Around a fifth of England's GP surgeries are under threat of closure, according to the Conservative party.
Hospital alcohol admissions rocket
Hospital admissions linked to alcohol use have more than doubled in England since 1995, according to a new NHS report.
Vitamin supplements may increase risk of early death
Bad news for pill poppers this week as new research claims that taking vitamin supplements to boost our health may actually be doing us more harm than good.
Med diet 'reduces Alzheimer's risk'
A Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables and fruit and low in saturated fats could lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease, a US study has concluded.
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HOTEL Of The Week
World's most expensive hotel suites
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PROPERTY Of The Week
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WINE Of The Week
Camel Valley Bacchus 2006
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RECIPE Of The Week
Grilled Exmouth sea bass fillet, dill potatoes, crispy Serrano ham and roasted Somerset purple garlic salsa
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PRODUCT Of The Week
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RESTAURANT Of The Week
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