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What is epicatechin? What the research says about the cocoa and green tea compound
Epicatechin, a flavanol found in cocoa, green tea and apples, is drawing attention for vascular and brain health research. Here is what studies show and what to check before trying a supplement.
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Calcium was found to have protective effects whether it came from dairy products like milk and yoghurt, or from non-dairy sources
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The case was identified during routine surveillance of farmed livestock on a premises in Yorkshire
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The musician is urging men to get checked for the disease
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Ozempic side effect leaves weight-loss drug users looking like 'melted candles'... and it affects young people too
Non-invasive treatments are emerging for people trying to fix the side effects of the drug on their bodies

'I'm a wellbeing expert - doing these six simple things once a day is the secret to a longer, happier life'
Why I stopped chasing youth, and started focusing on what really matters

Simple seated exercise helps control blood sugar levels in just three minutes
Seated calf raises could decrease insulin response by up to 26 per cent, scientists say

NHS issues blunt bowel cancer warning for anyone in their 50s - 'Time to do a test'
The health service is sounding the alarm as bowel cancer screening for Britons in their 50s hits a critical low
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Dementia breakthrough as new NHS blood test could diagnose illness within seconds
A blood test that could detect dementia is set to be trialled

Britons who wake up during the night could be more at risk of dementia
Those who wake up during the night could be more likely to develop dementia, a new study suggests

Britons warned of a warning sign at meal times that could indicate dementia
Britons should seek medical advice if they experience symptoms

GP reveals staggering Mounjaro transformation after dropping from size 20 to a size 10 in 3 months
The UK doctor expressed relief at achieving the weight loss without calorie counting

Dementia breakthrough: Owning a cat or dog could slash risk of dementia in over 60s
Dementia is more common in older adults

What you eat and other daily habits linked to 6.8 million lost years to breast cancer, scientists warn
Avoidable dietary choices are driving millions of preventable breast cancer cases worldwide