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30/12/2014 - Sci-fi technology fails to stop cardiac arrest
In the 24th century, victims of cardiac arrest are still likely to face a high risk of dying, according to Austrian researchers. More
23/12/2014 - Snakes in the home bring disease to infants
Parents may delight their children by introducing a new pet at Christmas – but if the pet is a snake it may bring risk of serious infection, researchers warned today. More
22/12/2014 - Personal breathalysers “inaccurate” - study
People who rely on personal breathalyser kits to check their alcohol levels stand a good chance of falling foul of police checks, medical researchers have warned. More
18/12/2014 - Life expectancy increasing - mostly
Global success against many major diseases has improved life expectancy for most people in the last 25 years, according to a study published today. More
17/12/2014 - Evaporating seasonal fat – but not through cartoons or game machines?
Many people will seek to lose weight in the New Year – but few will realise where their body fat goes, scientists claims today. More
12/12/2014 - Extroverts need strong immune systems?
People who are out-going and sociable may have stronger immune systems than others, researchers say. More
09/12/2014 - Malaria deaths slump
Deaths from malaria have fallen dramatically this century – but it still afflicts millions, the World Health Organisation warned today. More
01/12/2014 - New UK plea on tobacco packaging
Two major UK research charities today call on the government to keep a pledge to standardise tobacco packaging "as a matter of urgency" to dissuade children from taking up smoking. More
07/11/2014 - WW1 private's role in medical research
World War I private Ernest Cable died not from a bullet but from dysentery - but his death is now helping to save millions of lives, experts say today. More
06/11/2014 - Purpose and meaning key to long life?
A sense of meaning and purpose entering old age plays a key role in lengthening lifespan, researchers say today. More
31/10/2014 - 35-year study reveals steps to healthy living
People can make a massive difference to their health prospects by taking responsibility for their own behaviour, the academics behind a 35-year study have claimed. More
24/10/2014 - How sunshine could tackle obesity
Plenty of sunshine may help to combat obesity and the risk of developing diabetes, according to a new study. More
20/10/2014 - Summer goes with mood swings
People born in the summer tend to have mercurial temperaments, swinging between sad and cheerful moods, according to a new study. More
26/08/2014 - UK scientists grow working organ from stem cells
British scientists have successfully used stem cells to grow a fully functioning organ in a living animal, it has been announced. More
21/08/2014 - Scientists search for Marley cancer genetic clues
British scientists are starting to unlock the genetic secrets of the skin cancer that killed reggae star Bob Marley, it was announced yesterday. More
19/08/2014 - Humanitarian crises imperil health workers
The world must take action to protect health workers seeking to provide aid in conflicts and crises, senior officials said today. More
19/08/2014 - Friendliness good for heart - study
Living in a friendly neighbourhood may have massive benefits for helping to prevent heart attacks, researchers say today. More
12/08/2014 - Drugs risk for shift workers
Shift workers should not rely on drugs, including caffeine, to help them stay awake or to sleep, researchers said yesterday. More
08/08/2014 - Sleep problem for space-flight
Astronauts struggle to get enough sleep - even when special sleep stations have been created, researchers warn today. More
05/08/2014 - Apps that boost healthy eating
Crowd-sourcing apps on mobile phones could help encourage healthy eating, researchers say today. More
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