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Star Trek gadget checks suitability to medicines February 16, 2009 at 2:11 pm A Star Trekstyle device the size of a BlackBerry could soon be used by doctors to check patients' genetic suitability to different medicines. Almost half of over 50s 'unaware of leading cause of blindness' February 16, 2009 at 2:10 pm Almost half of over 50s are unaware of a disease that is the leading cause of blindness in older people. Severe migraine sufferers 'more at risk of heart attack or stroke' February 16, 2009 at 1:16 pm Suffering from severe migraines makes women significantly more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke a new study suggests. Cystic fibrosis sufferers offered hope by gene therapy treatment February 16, 2009 at 10:02 am Cystic fibrosis sufferers have been offered new hope of an effective treatment that would use a 'super' virus to swap defective genes for healthy ones. Cannabis sideeffects highlighted in new campaign February 16, 2009 at 8:40 am A new advertising campaign showing the negative psychological effects of cannabis has been unveiled by the Department of Health. Lifecoach: skin care February 16, 2009 at 8:25 am Our panel of experts answers your questions and hands out advice. UFC Cage fighter Dan Hardy's diet tips February 16, 2009 at 2:07 am Top British welterweight Dan Hardy shares his three golden rules for good dietary health.