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Energy drinks safety questioned by German agency

By  Shane Starling

Energy drinks have the potential to cause liver damage, heart failure and even death and should carry warnings for certain population groups, according to a German body.

Study links alcohol to rheumatoid arthritis prevention

By  Neil Merrett

Alcohol consumption may help reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) particularly in smokers or those more genetically predisposed to the disease, though further testing is required to support such claims, says new research.