6 You Ask , They Answer What ’ s earwax and why is it beneficial ? What ’ s lactose intolerance and why many people develop it in adulthood ?

10 Holistic health There ’ s no safe level of alcohol ; Racism affects health ; What ’ s the healthiest rice ? Stretching can improve flexibility

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18 Heart News Oral therapy for menopause raises risk of high blood pressure ; Gut bacteria might protect against heart disease ; Testosterone therapy doesn ’ t increase cardiovascular risk ; New insights into genetic risks for heart attack in young women

24 Cancer News Breast cancer drug can reduce recurrence risk ; Gas stoves send out substance linked to cancer ; New drug cocktail doubles treatment efficacy in some ovarian cancers ; Artificial intelligence detects pancreatic cancer early

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28 Medical News Parkinson ’ s drug might help patients with ALS ; New lifesaving approach reduces bleeding after childbirth ; New meningitis vaccine touted as game-changing ; Artificial intelligence helps find new antibiotic

32 Medical tourism news Bumrungrad will build boutique hospital and cancer centre in Phuket ; South Korea aims to boost medical tourism ; The Philippines eyes health travellers from the Middle East ; Medical tourists flock to Johor

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