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19 December 2013 Last updated at 11:51 ET

Stress gene linked to heart attacks

A genetic change that makes people more vulnerable to stress has been linked to a higher risk of death from a heart attack or heart disease.

Apple-a-day call for all over-50s

If everyone over the age of 50 were to eat an apple a day, 8,500 deaths from heart attacks and strokes could be avoided every year in the UK, say researchers.

Scientists 'print' new eye cells

Scientists say they have been able to successfully print new eye cells that may one day be used to treat sight loss.

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