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• New study produces unlimited insulin cells for diabetes treatment
  Published Friday 21 November 2008
• Doctor warns of premature birth risk
  Published Thursday 20 November 2008
• Public warned over vaccination importance
  Published Thursday 20 November 2008
• New strategies to help marginalised communities
  Published Wednesday 19 November 2008

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• Doctor warns of premature birth risk
  Published Thursday 20 November 2008
• Healthy periods of old age vary, according to study
  Published Monday 17 November 2008
• Large waists can double premature death risk, Europe-wide study suggests
  Published Thursday 13 November 2008
• Bark extract found to have jetlag reducing qualities
  Published Thursday 06 November 2008
• Studies warn against smoking during pregnancy
  Published Wednesday 05 November 2008
• New study shows parents happy to be screened for alcohol addiction
  Published Wednesday 05 November 2008
• Study finds more varied bacteria on the palms of women
  Published Tuesday 04 November 2008
• Study recommends whole grains over dairy to reduce heart failure risk
  Published Monday 03 November 2008
• Cardio risk for the overweight explored
  Published Friday 17 October 2008
• Vision loss for IIH sufferers more common in men
  Published Thursday 16 October 2008
• Work absence could predict death risk, study suggests
  Published Friday 03 October 2008
• Study links hormone levels to antisocial behaviour
  Published Wednesday 01 October 2008
• Loneliness linked with cold, scientists suggest
  Published Monday 29 September 2008
• HRT can reduce gout risk, scientists state
  Published Friday 26 September 2008
• Changes in lifestyle could halve early deaths, study suggests
  Published Wednesday 17 September 2008
• Parents plays role in infants' stress responses, study suggests
  Published Tuesday 16 September 2008
• Infectious heart disease death rates rising again, scientists state
  Published Monday 15 September 2008
• Scientists pinpoint childhood cancer genes
  Published Monday 15 September 2008
• Fat location more important than amount in heart disease risk, study suggests
  Published Monday 15 September 2008
• Most allergic children can still be vaccinated, researchers state
  Published Tuesday 02 September 2008
• Early medication use could slow down Parkinson's, study suggests
  Published Thursday 28 August 2008
• HRT 'helps quality of life in older women'
  Published Friday 22 August 2008
• Stress can worsen allergy attacks, research suggests
  Published Friday 15 August 2008
• Study links ear infections with obesity risk
  Published Friday 15 August 2008
• Time out at work "vital", says International Stress Management Association
  Published Thursday 14 August 2008
• Running enhances lifespan and reduces disability in older people, research indicates
  Published Wednesday 13 August 2008
• Targeted radiation therapy can control cancer spread, study finds
  Published Wednesday 13 August 2008
• Never delay seeking medical treatment, British Heart Foundation urges
  Published Wednesday 13 August 2008
• Potential leukaemia breakthrough made, scientists state
  Published Wednesday 13 August 2008
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease scheme launched
  Published Wednesday 13 August 2008
• Monitoring blood pressure "vital"
  Published Friday 08 August 2008
• Student food allergy sufferers 'often unprepared'
  Published Wednesday 06 August 2008
• Obese people may carry asthma trait, study indicates
  Published Tuesday 05 August 2008
• Study links less REM sleep with overweight teens, children
  Published Tuesday 05 August 2008
• TV watching linked to weight gain in university students
  Published Friday 01 August 2008
• Fatty heart can increase risk of heart attack, regardless of BMI
  Published Wednesday 30 July 2008
• More exercise needed for sustained weight loss
  Published Tuesday 29 July 2008
• Pain relief gel to encourage higher rates of breast cancer screening
  Published Wednesday 23 July 2008
• Antihistamine could bring hope to Alzheimer's patients
  Published Friday 18 July 2008
• Walking promotes independence in old age
  Published Thursday 17 July 2008
• Type of asthma inhaler associated with adverse effects
  Published Wednesday 16 July 2008
• Experts campaign to break taboo of bowel health
  Published Tuesday 15 July 2008
• Holidaymakers urged to seek malaria advice prior to travel
  Published Monday 14 July 2008
• Tinnitus often left undiagnosed by younger people
  Published Friday 11 July 2008
• HRT type influences gallbladder risk
  Published Friday 11 July 2008
• People unaware of smoking, bladder cancer risk
  Published Wednesday 09 July 2008
• Smoking legislation saves lives
  Published Thursday 03 July 2008
• Higher awareness of prostate health needed
  Published Thursday 03 July 2008
• Almonds found to improve digestive health
  Published Monday 30 June 2008
• Working hard when fatigued raises blood pressure
  Published Friday 27 June 2008
• Women ignorant to serious side effects linked to the pill
  Published Thursday 26 June 2008
• More young people diagnosed with lung disease
  Published Wednesday 25 June 2008
• Hunger hormone linked to depression
  Published Monday 16 June 2008
• Stress fuels rise in headache sufferers
  Published Friday 13 June 2008
• Poor oral health boosts cancer risk
  Published Friday 06 June 2008
• Study confirms positive effects of short, intense exercise on heart health
  Published Thursday 05 June 2008
• Eating greens promotes better eye health, experts say
  Published Tuesday 03 June 2008
• Pollution linked to increased risk of stroke
  Published Monday 02 June 2008
• Important not to trivialise digestive problems, experts advise
  Published Friday 30 May 2008
• More people suffering with allergies, experts reveal
  Published Wednesday 28 May 2008
• Young people urged not to ignore sudden hearing problems
  Published Tuesday 27 May 2008
• Understanding of prescriptions key to recovery
  Published Wednesday 21 May 2008
• Global experts agree on safety of HRT
  Published Tuesday 20 May 2008
• Maternal stress linked to childhood allergy
  Published Monday 19 May 2008
• Genetic testing 'not fool-proof'
  Published Monday 19 May 2008
• Exercise can cut risk of breast cancer
  Published Thursday 15 May 2008
• Genetic makeup could influence sweet tooth
  Published Thursday 15 May 2008
• Tooth preservation linked to cancer risk
  Published Wednesday 14 May 2008
• Smelly gas could help regulate blood pressure
  Published Monday 12 May 2008
• Heart disease death rates prove concerning
  Published Friday 09 May 2008
• Pregnancy weight gain linked to childbirth problems
  Published Friday 09 May 2008
• Nitrate-rich vegetables 'could help protect stomach'
  Published Thursday 08 May 2008
• Breastfed children found to have improved IQ scores
  Published Wednesday 07 May 2008
• Women alerted over heart attack symptoms
  Published Wednesday 07 May 2008
• Alert over medical scales accuracy
  Published Friday 02 May 2008
• Early infection treatment found to avert stomach cancer
  Published Friday 02 May 2008
• Binge eating/dieting pattern may reduce lifespan, study finds
  Published Wednesday 30 April 2008
• Tomatoes could protect skin from sun damage/ageing
  Published Tuesday 29 April 2008
• A mother's embrace helps to ease baby pain, study says
  Published Thursday 24 April 2008
• EU hesitant on food colouring ban
  Published Wednesday 23 April 2008
• You are what your mother eats: Diet linked to baby's gender
  Published Wednesday 23 April 2008
• Proposals for EU donor card set for parliament
  Published Wednesday 23 April 2008
• Regular, short breastfeeds benefit infants, study says
  Published Tuesday 22 April 2008
• Measles warning for Euro 2008
  Published Saturday 19 April 2008
• Cleaning products linked to common health problems
  Published Tuesday 15 April 2008
• Washing 'not enough' to ensure fruit and veg safety
  Published Saturday 12 April 2008
• Artificial colours ban urged for Europe
  Published Saturday 12 April 2008
• TV in bedroom limits teens' healthy habits
  Published Tuesday 08 April 2008
• Watery evidence on fluid health benefits
  Published Friday 04 April 2008
• Daily coffee fix 'protects brain health'
  Published Friday 04 April 2008
• Processed meat 'poses cancer threat'
  Published Wednesday 02 April 2008
• Alzheimer's linked to Obesity
  Published Saturday 29 March 2008
• Premature babies face lifelong health problems
  Published Thursday 27 March 2008
• EU watchdog rejects additive link to child hyperactivity
  Published Tuesday 18 March 2008
• Overweight women linked to higher aggressive breast cancer risk
  Published Tuesday 18 March 2008
• Cleaning product chemicals cause childhood asthma, study finds
  Published Thursday 13 March 2008
• Heart disease risk lowered by daily tipple
  Published Tuesday 11 March 2008
• Gout susceptibility 'in genes'
  Published Tuesday 11 March 2008
• Aspirin linked to reduced breast cancer risk
  Published Friday 07 March 2008
• Soaking chips could cut cancer risk
  Published Friday 07 March 2008
• Children in Europe 'exposed to second-hand smoke'
  Published Friday 07 March 2008
• Children 'benefit from continuity of care'
  Published Wednesday 05 March 2008
• Cancer risk continues after HRT stops, study finds
  Published Wednesday 05 March 2008
• Turmeric 'helps heart health'
  Published Monday 03 March 2008
• Gingko biloba memory benefits questioned
  Published Friday 29 February 2008
• Prostate cancer treatment break 'safe'
  Published Thursday 28 February 2008
• Heart disease rates climbing in Europe
  Published Wednesday 27 February 2008
• Prostate cancer breakthrough could aid screening
  Published Tuesday 12 February 2008
• Sweeteners' weight loss benefits in doubt
  Published Tuesday 12 February 2008
• Sleep length linked to childhood obesity
  Published Saturday 09 February 2008
• Uniform approach to cancer required across EU
  Published Thursday 07 February 2008
• Sugary drinks 'promote gout risk'
  Published Wednesday 06 February 2008
• Folic acid linked to dementia risk
  Published Wednesday 06 February 2008