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Medical research reaches new heights

7:00am Saturday 25th May 2013

Earlier this year a team of medics set off for Mount Everest - in a bid to improve intensive care survival rates. Lisa Salmon reports.

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Common cravings uncovered

7:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Those insatiable sugar pangs, or a sudden yearning for a juicy steak, could reveal more about your general health than you realise. Or, they could just mean you're hungry... Abi Jackson reports.

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Musical medicine eases the memory gap

7:00am Saturday 11th May 2013

Dementia can be extremely upsetting for both sufferers and their loved ones, but music therapy can have profoundly beneficial effects. Hannah Shaddock finds out how it's striking a chord with so many families.

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When hearts can't be mended

7:00am Saturday 4th May 2013

As the British Heart Foundation seeks a cure for heart failure, a young mother tells Lisa Salmon how the terminal condition leaves her too exhausted to even pick up her baby.

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Putting pain on the back foot

7:00am Saturday 27th April 2013

Could reflexology be as effective as painkillers? A new study suggests, in some cases, it might. Lisa Salmon reports.

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Run for your health

7:00am Saturday 20th April 2013

On April 21, over 30,000 runners will take to the streets to take part in the London Marathon. But what does pounding the pavement for 26 miles do to your body? Samantha Mayers reports.

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Seven simple steps to good health

7:00am Saturday 13th April 2013

A recent study reveals that seven lifestyle steps designed to improve heart health can also massively reduce the risk of cancer. Experts outline the Simple Seven and explain why following these relatively small steps can make a huge difference to overall health.

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Feeling breathless?

7:00am Saturday 6th April 2013

Huffing and puffing a lot doesn't just mean you're unfit, it could be the result of a number of health problems. Here are some of the most common.

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Still a wonder drug?

7:00am Saturday 23rd March 2013

With the recent news that we're in danger of becoming resistant to antibiotics, here's a look at the history of one of medicine's most important discoveries.

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Swap ash for cash

7:00am Saturday 16th March 2013

Smoking can seriously damage your wealth as well as your health. As No Smoking Day approaches, campaigners tell Lisa Salmon how saving money can be a big motivator for quitting.

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