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Sugar, Prescription charges, Thrush, Iron and strokes

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Is sugar really addictive? As the Chief Medical Officer for England suggests that it is and a 'sugar tax' may have to be introduced, leading experts debate whether the white stuff on our table is really habit forming.

How 40 year old research hidden away in a book has thrown new light on a link between iron deficiency and stroke.

And why the clue to solving recurrent thrush maybe getting the diagnosis right in the first place.

Plus concern about the increase in prescription charges just announced by the government.


Published on Tuesday, 11th March 2014.

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