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| Treat knee pain with creams call |
Gels or creams containing painkillers are better than tablets for chronic knee pain, NHS research suggests.
A study of almost 600 patients aged over 50 found the anti-inflammatory creams worked as well as the oral versions and had fewer side-effects. And although they cost more initially, topical treatments may save the NHS money in the long run, the Queen Mary University of London researchers said... It is estimated that a third of over 50s suffer from knee pain. In half of those the problem is classed as severe. | |
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Smokers offered money to give up 
Smokers in the poorest areas of Dundee are being offered £150 worth of groceries by the health service if they are able to give up cigarettes.
| Dummy use link to ear infections 
Parents should avoid using a dummy in infants who are prone to ear infections, research suggests.
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Ageing muscle 'given new vigour' 
Scientists have found a way to give old, tired muscles a new lease of life.
They tweaked biochemical signals in mice to boost the ability of the animal's stem cells to repair damaged tissue, restoring its youthful vigour.
| School affects smoking in young 
Pupils who experience positive and inclusive social environments in school are less likely to take up smoking, according to new research.
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