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TODAY'S NEWS
Ageing genes found
Mon February 8th - Some people age faster than others because of their genes, British researchers reported last night. More
Fewer doses improves women's treatment
Mon February 8th - Women having breast cancer treatment could have fewer doses of radiotherapy than is normal, British researchers reported today. More
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THIS WEEK'S STORIES
Greatness link to ADHD
Fri February 5th - Many of the great people of history would have been branded as having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a conference heard yesterday. More
Articial organ hope for diabetes
Fri February 5th - Children with diabetes may eventually be given artificial organs to manage their insulin, researchers reported today. More
Infection fight for Cancer Day
Thur February 4th - The bugs that can cause cancer are the focus of World Cancer Day today. More
Obesity gene affects thousands
Thur February 4th - A small number of people with serious weight problems have a genetic defect, British researchers revealed last night. More
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03/02/2010 - Pregnancy does not diminish brain power
So-called "baby brain" - where a woman allegedly loses brain power during pregnancy - does not exist, researchers said today. More

02/02/2010 - Fish oil may protect against mental illness
A course of omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil may help protect people who face a high risk of developing serious mental illness, researchers reported last night. More

20/01/2010 - Safety of electronic cigarettes remains unclear
The jury is still out on the safety of electronic cigarettes, experts say today. More

12/01/2010 - TV the heart killer?
The more television you watch, the greater your risk of heart disease, researchers said last night. More

22/12/2009 - One flu jab enough for children?
Children may need just one dose of swine flu vaccine - rather than the two which are currently recommended, researchers reported last night. More

17/12/2009 - Santa may need reining in
Santa Claus needs to go on a diet, medical experts said today. More

15/12/2009 - Decaf best against diabetes
People who drink large amounts of coffee and tea seem to gain protection against developing diabetes - especially if the coffee is decaf, researchers said last night. More

14/12/2009 - Appearances may not be deceptive
You may well be as young - or as old - as you look, doctors claimed today. More

14/12/2009 - Lung health genes found
British scientists say they have made a medical breakthrough in discovering five genes linked to the health of the lung. More

09/12/2009 - Tamiflu millions challenged
The millions spent on treating suspected swine flu patients with Tamiflu faced damning criticism from an expert analysis last night. More

18/11/2009 - Baked or boiled fish is 'best' for heart
The method by which fish is cooked has a direct effect on its benefits for heart health, researchers say. More

11/11/2009 - Carbohydrates may keep dieters happy
Low-carbohydrate diets such as the Atkins diet may be bad for the mood, researchers have reported. More

10/11/2009 - Call for ban on alcohol sports sponsorship
Alcohol advertising and sponsorship should be banned from sporting events, senior doctors and campaigners said today. More

05/11/2009 - Pregnancy vitamin link to asthma claim
Researchers say they have found a link between the folic acid supplements that women take in pregnancy and rising rates of asthma. More

04/11/2009 - Improved disclosure needed for drug firm-sponsored events
Efforts to agree standards of disclosure for events held by drug companies have proved inadequate, investigators have warned. More

28/10/2009 - Nurse-bots under development
A nurse robot with sympathetic facial expressions is among mechanical hospital workers being developed worldwide, it was reported today. More

16/10/2009 - Global impact of cannabis revealed
A new review of cannabis use around the world suggests it has been used by one in 25 adults aged 15 to 64 years. More

14/10/2009 - New co-sleeping link to cot death
Sleeping with babies is now one of the key risks that can lead to cot death, British experts warned today. More

13/10/2009 - Swine flu's killer streak revealed
Two new studies highlight the threat posed by swine flu in the earliest stages of the outbreak - leading to comparisons with the deadly 1918 pandemic. More

12/10/2009 - ICU warning on swine flu
Up to 20 per cent of intensive care beds could be occupied by swine flu patients if the disease becomes a winter epidemic, according to a new analysis. More

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