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Zinc could be key to eye disease

The mineral zinc may play a role in the development of a common cause of blindness, research suggests. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among elderly people in the developed world. Researchers found high zinc levels in deposits in the eye which are a marker for AMD development. The study, published in Experimental Eye Research and led by London's Institute of Ophthalmology, could help the development of new treatments.

16 Mar 2007
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Diabetes soars in the under fives

The number of young children with Type 1 diabetes has risen dramatically in the last 20 years, a study suggests. The number of under-fives with the condition increased five-fold - meaning it affected one child in every 1,000 by 2004, a study around Oxford found. Other studies have revealed similar rises, suggesting the trend is true for the whole of the UK, Diabetes UK said. The Bristol University team blame genes and environmental factors, including breastfeeding rates.

16 Mar 2007
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Limits of £50,000 on political donations

Sir Hayden Phillips, who has been looking into Party funding, has proposed a limit of £50,000 from individuals or organisations, increased state funding and a cut in spending between elections.

16 Mar 2007
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A New £20 million Cinema and Arts Complex for the City

The Lib Dem led city council is planning to invest £4.28 million in the plan for a new Digital Media Centre, which could be located in the city centre and will replace the Phoenix Arts. The rest of the investment in the plan will be coming from the private sector.

16 Mar 2007
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