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World Cup travellers urged to get swine flu jab Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:35:56 GMTFootball fans travelling to the World Cup in South Africa should be vaccinated against swine flu, the Department of Health has warned.
Blood pressure rethink urged Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:02:40 GMTOccasionally high blood pressure may be a greater indicator of stroke risk than consistently high readings, researchers say.
Gum disease 'link' to early birth Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:29:07 GMTSuccessful treatment for gum disease cuts the risk of pregnant women giving birth early, say US researchers.
Hypnotherapy 'can help gut pain' Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:49:08 GMTGreater use of hypnotherapy to ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome could help patients and save money, says an expert.
Device allows blind soldier to 'see' with his tongue Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:31:47 GMTA soldier blinded by a grenade in Iraq says his life has been turned around by technology that allows him to "see" with his tongue.
Vitiligo skin graft 'effective' Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:13:40 GMTSkin transplant surgery can be an effective way of treating the skin disease vitiligo, say US researchers.
New blood pressure approach urged Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:02:40 GMTOccasionally high blood pressure may be a greater indicator of stroke risk than consistently high readings, researchers say.
'No proof' acupuncture aids IVF Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:17:10 GMTThere is no evidence acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine boost the chance of IVF success, fertility experts warn.
Women on pill 'may live longer' Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:38:04 GMTWomen who took the contraceptive pill are less likely to die of cancer and heart disease, a long-term study has found.
No quick fix for diabetes risk Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:01:05 GMTExercise and diet are key to prevent diabetes, say researchers who found two drug treatments offer no benefit.
US agrees 9/11 dust payout Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:15:21 GMTNew York City agrees to pay up to 657m US Dollars (437m Sterling) to thousands of rescue and clean-up workers at the 9/11 attacks site.
Forensic role for hand bacteria Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:59:46 GMTThe bacteria on our hands could be used in forensic identification, in the same way as fingerprints and DNA, say scientists.
Home 'cervical cancer' test hope Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:02:52 GMTAt-home screening tests for the virus responsible for most cervical cancers could detect many more cases, say researchers.
Obese drinkers face 'double hit' Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:09:44 GMTObese women drinking little more than a glass of wine a day have double the risk of liver disease, experts warn.
Hospital rap over medicine errors Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:01:53 GMTToo many patients in England and Wales are not getting their medicines in hospital, a safety watchdog says.
Pregnancy timeline Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:06:28 GMTFrom fertilisation to birth, an outline guide to a typical pregnancy and how the baby develops inside the womb.
India help for Sri Lanka amputees Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:12:32 GMTAn Indian charity sends a team to Sri Lanka to provide 1,000 amputees in the war-ravaged north with artificial limbs.
Early balding 'cuts cancer risk' Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:12:15 GMTMen who start going bald at a young age are up to 45% less likely to get prostate cancer in later life, a study has found.
Women seek neck muscle 'lip job' Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:42 GMTThe latest offering in cosmetic surgery for those seeking a fuller pout is a neck muscle lip graft, say US experts.