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Page last updated at 10:53 GMT, Wednesday, 6 August 2008 11:53 UK

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Broccoli may undo diabetes damage
Eating broccoli could reverse the damage caused by diabetes to heart blood vessels, research suggests.

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Scientists hope secretions from maggots can produce an antibiotic to tackle MRSA and other infections.

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