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High-risk patients who took a combination of three older heart drugs -- a generic statin, a generic blood pressure pill and a low-dose aspirin -- cut their risk of a heart attack or stroke by as much as 80 per cent, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.

PREVIEW What: Island Chefs' Survival event Where: Madrona Farm, 4317 Blenkinsop Rd. When: Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday Tickets: $75 at the farm (open Wed. to Sat. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.), at Hemp and Co., Capital Iron or with PayPal at madronafarm.

Trio circumnavigated the Island, baking and taking afternoon tea

Near-tragedy pushes worker to education

It's about finding fresh uses for old things, rather than breaking down original material

TALK What: Courage to Learn: Education for Afghan women and girls When: 7 p.m. Monday Where: St. Aidan's United Church, 3703 St. Aidan's St.

Children who are popular at school not only enjoy more friends and peer respect but also grow up to be healthier adults, a 30-year Swedish study has found.

In these times of exploding interest in home garden food production, autumn is the new spring.

Husband picks up fundraising mantle for wife with breast cancer

A peek at different cookbooks reveals there's more than one way to serve up sprouts