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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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HealthMeasles outbreak: Six early warning signs in children - and how to protect yours
More than 60 suspected cases have been reported across schools and a nursery in north-east London
HealthCoroner issues chilling warning about vitamin D supplements after British man dies from 'overdose'
David Mitchener, 89, had been taking vitamin D supplements for at least nine months prior to his death
HealthScientists name best five-a-day foods to lower blood pressure and prevent stroke
Choosing the right fruits and vegetables may matter far more than the total amount you eat
HealthLabour sets 75% cancer survival target under £2billion NHS overhaul
The shift is expected to save 320,000 lives over the next decade
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How to use beans to turbocharge fat loss before spring, according to a dietitian
Shorter individuals looking to slim down before spring should focus on nutrient-packed meals, an expert has explained
The UK areas most at risk of catching contagious whooping cough as cases spike - full list
More than 50 cases of the contagious illness have been discovered in the last week
Fatty liver disease: What subtle hints your body could be sending you 'below the right ribs'
The liver can already be seriously damaged before anything feels amiss, a nurse has warned
Stroke symptoms: Doctor shares the subtle 'heaviness' sign that could strike hours or days before
Getting assessed early is crucial when it comes to stroke risk, an expert has cautioned
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How to live longer: The best foods to eat to add years to your life - 'it has an obvious effect on longevity'
The foods you eat can impact how long you are going to live
'I'm a surgeon - one of the subtle signs of pancreatic cancer shows up on the skin and is easily overlooked'
Early detection dramatically improves outcomes for cancer patients, yet many miss the vital warning signs
'Can't believe a medical organisation would say this!' Nana Akua blasts trans breast milk 'Rubbish!'
An NHS trust has claimed that breast milk from transgender women is just as good as that produced by a woman
Britons urged to discard three contaminated 'cleansing' wipes over infection risk
The alert concerns three contaminated alcohol-free cleansing wipes
Waking up at 3am? Doctor names best exercises to lower cortisol - and the key workout mistake to avoid
Lifestyle adjustments can prove fundamental in lowering cortisol and improving sleep quality
Alzheimer's breakthrough as FDA approves new treatment: Scientists hail 'moment we've all been waiting for'
US officials have given the green light to a new drug for Alzheimer's disease, expanding the available treatment options for people in the early stages of brain decline. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Eli Lilly's donanemab, which is sold under the brand name Kisunla.