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 House set to vote on $700bn bailoutThe US House of Representatives will vote on a $700bn plan to rescue the troubled US economy later today. |
 Med diet protects against diabetesA Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, fruit, vegetables, nuts and fish could help protect against Type 2 diabetes, a study finds. |
 Half of Glastonbury 2009 tickets soldHalf the tickets for Somerset's 2009 Glastonbury music festival have been snapped up, organisers have said. |
 Rare frog find gives herpetologist hopeA rare female frog has been seen for the first time in 20 years during an expedition to Central America by British scientists. |
 Armstrong to come out of retirementUS cycling legend Lance Armstrong has sensationally announced that he is coming out of retirement to try to win another Tour de France in 2009. |
 Obama opens 15-point lead in PennsylvaniaBarack Obama has built up a whopping 15-point lead over John McCain in Pennsylvania, a new poll has revealed. |
 Kate's back on top of the fashion worldKate Moss is back on top of the fashion world after being named Britain's best-dressed woman. |
 Google unveils web browserUS search giant Google is launching an open source web browser. |
 JK Rowling world's best-paid authorBritain's JK Rowling is the world's highest-paid author, according to Forbes magazine's annual rich list. |
 Working from home reduces stressWorking from home reduces stress in office workers but leads to fears about career progression, research suggests. |
 Another record year for A-levelsStudents achieved record results in their A-levels again this year, figures from the Joint Council for Qualifications show. |
 British poker playing is on a rollThe chips are anything but down for British poker as research shows that nearly a quarter of British adults have played poker in the last year alone. |
 Colin and Justin's hot tips for autumnIn the fickle world of fashion, the big buzz at this time of year is 'transitional thinking', which in other words mean … more» |
 Celebrity restaurants top foodies' bibleRestaurants owned by TV chefs have come out on top in the 2009 edition of the coveted Good Food Guide. |
 Tombstoning: A stunt too far?The craze of 'tombstoning' provides one of the best adrenaline rushes one can get, albeit with the added danger of serious injury...and death. |
 Stop Smoking and Start SavingNew research reveals that the average British smoker spends over £120,000 funding their habit in a lifetime. |
 Tata pays $2.3bn for JaguarFord Motor Company has confirmed it has sold its luxury car brands Jaguar and Land Rover to Indian car giant Tata Motors. |
 Olympics 'worsening China human rights'The human rights situation in China has worsened in the run-up to the country hosting this year's Olympic Games, a report has warned. |
 UK property sales have hit 30-year lowThe dramatic slump in the British housing market continued last month, new figures show. |
 Shopping sprees in New YorkThere's never a better time to embark on a shopping spree in the Big Apple than in the summer. |
 The Venetian ExperienceVenice has always been a popular tourist destination: the 999Network offers a few tips about the city for the visitor contemplating a trip. |
 No end to our awful AugustHopes of a respite from the awful August weather in the UK have been dashed by weather forecasters. |
 British builder cements future with lotto winA self-employed builder now has the firm foundations for a successful future, after banking a £3m share of last Saturda … more» |
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Significant reductions in mortality and cardiovascular events shown using blood pressure-lowering treatment in those aged 80 and over
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Lowering the blood pressure of elderly patients could cut their total mortality by a fifth and their rate of cardiovascular events by a third, according to a new study presented today at the American College of Cardiology.
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Locked-in syndrome sufferers see their way to talking
Diseases & Conditions : MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
Locked-in syndrome (LIS) has recently come to the public attention, courtesy of the film and book 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' - the story of the French journalist, Jean-Dominique Bauby, who was afflicted with the condition after a massive stroke.
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'Fewer TB cases recorded but numbers still too high' warn experts
Diseases & Conditions
A small decrease in UK Tuberculosis (TB) cases in 2007, compared with 2006, was reported by the Health Protection Agency today when provisional UK figures were released for World TB Day, but experts warn the number is still too high.
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SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE A WALK AROUND BRITAIN'S COASTLINE 4,500 MILES, 3 MOUNTAINS AND A MARATHON FOR PARKINSON'S - by TOM ISAACS (A YOUNG MAN WITH PARKINSON'S)
Diseases & Conditions : Walking
At the age of just 27, Tom Isaacs was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Seven years later, he was unable to walk at all without medication - which can be unreliable.
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New TB test means quicker and easier diagnosis for patients
Diseases & Conditions
A new blood test could enable doctors to rule out tuberculosis (TB) infection within days rather than weeks, according to a new study published this week in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.
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$3bn pledged to fight malaria
World leaders have pledged nearly $3bn to fight malaria at the UN Millennium Development Goals Malaria Summit in New York.
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Fish cuts eczema risk in kids
Infants with a diet that includes fish are significantly less likely to develop eczema, research suggests.
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Malaria on the increase in the UK
A rise in the numbers of UK residents travelling to malaria endemic areas, combined with a failure to use prevention measures, has increased cases of imported falciparum malaria in the UK over the past 20 years, a study warns.
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Drinking increases breast cancer risk
Women who drink more than a glass of wine a day could increase the risk of developing breast cancer, a study warns.
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HOTEL Of The Week
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PROPERTY Of The Week
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VILLAGE Of The Week
Kingston triumphs in village contest
The Devon village of Kingston has been revealed as Devon's top village, scooping the title of Calor Devon Village of the Year 2008.
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RESTAURANT Of The Week
Fat Duck hatches a perfect 10
Heston Blumenthal's restaurant The Fat Duck has achieved the rare feat of scoring a perfect ten out of ten in The Good Food Guide 2009.
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WINE Of The Week
Camel Valley Bacchus 2006
The sun is starting to peek out from behind the snow clouds, the spring flowers are in full colour, the evenings are lighter again … at last we can look forward to the spring/summer season ahead.
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RECIPE Of The Week
Grilled Exmouth sea bass fillet, dill potatoes, crispy Serrano ham and roasted Somerset purple garlic salsa
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World's fastest Blu-ray burner launched in UK
Electronics giant LG Electronics has launched what it claims is the world’s fastest Blu-ray rewriter and HD DVD-ROM drive in the UK.
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