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PATIENTS prescribed statins should be given a GP check-up weeks later to see whether they are suffering side effects, the Queen’s former doctor says. Daily Express :: Health Feed

UP to 1,000 women terminate their pregnancies every year because they are suffering the severe form of morning sickness afflicting the Duchess of Cambridge, a conference will hear next month. Daily Express :: Health Feed

IRON deficiency is one of the possible causes of a rare disease called pica syndrome where sufferers eat everything from paint to faeces. Daily Express :: Health Feed

BONE fractures – or frailty – can be avoided if people increase the strength in their legs, says new research. Daily Express :: Health Feed

TYPE 2 diabetes is a growing health concern in the UK – with thousands of people diagnosed with the condition every year. Daily Express :: Health Feed

STROKE survivors are almost twice as likely to develop cancer – particularly of the bowel, lung and prostate – according to new research. Daily Express :: Health Feed

A SIMPLE eye test can quickly detect the early signs of a rare type of dementia, a new study found. Daily Express :: Health Feed

EATING too much dark meat can significantly increase the risk of diabetes, a new study suggests. Daily Express :: Health Feed

THE BEST diet for older people is one rich in protein, with stroke prevention and increased muscle strength among the benefits. Daily Express :: Health Feed

A MEDITERRANEAN diet could be just as effective at controlling acid reflux – or heartburn – as medicine prescribed by GPs, experts have claimed. Daily Express :: Health Feed