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• Genetic risk of high blood pressure can by lowered by exercise
  16 May 2012
  People whose parents suffer with hypertension can lower their own risk by exercising.

• Arthritis charity predicts a 'tsunami of pain'
  9 May 2012
  Arthritis Care has warned that increased life expectancy and growing levels of obesity will see the number of people suffering from arthritis grow sharply.

• Commuting could damage health
  8 May 2012
  Commuting could be a health hazard.

• New test could identify newborn heart problems
  2 May 2012
  A simple test could help doctors recognise congenital heart disease in newborns

• CT scans effective for kidney diagnosis
  30 April 2012
  Following ultrasound exams with CT scans could lead to more positive diagnosis, a new study finds.

• Scientists make heart failure breakthrough
  27 April 2012
  Now scientists understand heart inflammation, new drugs could be developed.

• Cigarettes stay under wraps at supermarkets
  11 April 2012
  New rules mean large stores are banned from displaying tobacco promotional material.

• Radio signals 'can control medical implants'
  10 April 2012
  It is possible for certain medical implants to be attacked by malicious radio signals, according to the BBC.

• 50% of diabetes patients have high blood pressure
  10 April 2012
  Nearly three million diabetic patients have an increased risk of further complications, according to a new study.

• Combination therapy aids smoking cessation
  16 March 2012
  Private health insurance could be useful for those people trying to give up smoking.