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The Pill 'does not raise death risk' "Women who use the Pill can expect to live longer," according to The Times. The news is based on research looking at the long-term effects of taking the contraceptive pill.

Blood pressure changes before stroke "Swings in blood pressure 'could better predict stroke than average high readings'" reported The Daily Telegraph. The paper reported that "variations in people's blood pressure rather than the average level predicts stroke mos

Relaxation therapy for anxiety "Having a massage is no better at beating stress than home relaxation techniques like breathing deeply and listening to soothing music," reports The Daily Telegraph. It said that while all methods can ease anxiety, simple relaxation at home c

New cholesterol drug tested A new drug "cuts heart attack and stroke risk without side effects", according to the Daily Mail. The newspaper says that the eprotirome tablets could rapidly lower cholesterol in people that do not respond to conventional statin drugs.

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