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New cholesterol drug tested A new drug "cuts heart attack and stroke risk without side effects", according to the Daily Mail. The newspaper says that the eprotirome tablets could rapidly lower cholesterol in people that do not respond to conventional statin drugs.

'Sex life linked to elderly health' "If you want good sex, you better get down the gym and tuck into your fruit and veg," says the Daily Mirror. The newspaper reports that a "big-bang theory" has found a link between sexual activity and general health.

Bone drug may cut cancer risk Osteoporosis pills may cut the risk of breast cancer, the Daily Express has reported. A study suggests that women who take the drugs, called bisphosphonates, to treat brittle bones may reduce their risk of breast cancer.

Alzheimer's risk linked to outlook "Elderly people with a strong sense of purpose in life face a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease," The Daily Telegraph reports. The finding comes from research that assessed the outlook on life in 900 elderly people, following

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