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TODAY'S NEWS
The Pill cleared of female death link
Fri March 12th - The contraceptive pill does not cause early death - and may even improve women's longevity, according to results of a major British study published today. More
Variable blood pressure linked to stroke risk
Fri March 12th - Variations in blood pressure can be a warning sign of heart disease, researchers say today. More
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Doctors.net.uk - GP out of hours services are being "traded" by large companies without any NHS scrutiny, it was claimed yesterday.
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UKNursing.net - Big improvements have been reported in the handling of serious disciplinary cases against nurses and midwives.
StaffNurse.com - Receptionists in many GP practices are taking on tasks that previously would have been done by practice nurses, it was reported yesterday.
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THIS WEEK'S STORIES
Patient genes unravelled
Thur March 11th - Doctors and scientists have reported the first successes in conducting individual genetic studies of patients with rare diseases. More
Hope for pregnancy malaria vaccine
Thur March 11th - Researchers say they have taken a significant step in developing a vaccine to protect pregnant women against malaria. More
Ex-smokers get i-phone "app"
Wed March 10th - Youthful smokers who give up are to get a "gadget" to help them resist their cravings. More
Umbilical cord blood collected 'illegally'
Wed March 10th - Attempts to collect umbilical cord blood after birth may often be illegal, it was announced yesterday. More
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12/03/2010 - The Pill cleared of female death link
The contraceptive pill does not cause early death - and may even improve women's longevity, according to results of a major British study published today. More

03/03/2010 - Bone drug may help breast
Women who are taking a common drug for the health of their bones may also be enjoying unexpected protection against breast cancer, researchers revealed today. More

26/02/2010 - New cancer technique on trial
A new technique aimed at treating cancer in the liver is to be tested in Britain, it was announced yesterday. More

24/02/2010 - Hope for breast treatment booster
Doctors may soon be testing drugs to help women with breast cancer who become resistant to the treatment tamoxifen, researchers announced today. More

24/02/2010 - Findings support HPV testing after abnormal smear
HPV or human papillomavirus testing after an abnormal smear result is better for women's psychological health than repeat smear testing, researchers said today. More

19/02/2010 - Child cancer alert from Iraq troubles
Children in southern Iraq have faced a massively increased risk of developing leukaemia, researchers reported yesterday. More

09/02/2010 - Breast cancer depression treatment warning
Doctors may need to be careful how they treat depression in women undergoing treatment for breast cancer, researchers warned today. More

08/02/2010 - Fewer doses improves women's treatment
Women having breast cancer treatment could have fewer doses of radiotherapy than is normal, British researchers reported today. More

04/02/2010 - Infection fight for Cancer Day
The bugs that can cause cancer are the focus of World Cancer Day today. More

29/01/2010 - Brits unaware of alcohol risk
The British public wrongly thinks that only binge drinking and drunkenness is dangerous to health, experts said today. More

22/01/2010 - Combined approach best for women's cancer
Women with cervical cancer fare best when treated with a combination of drugs and radiotherapy, researchers have reported. 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

19/01/2010 - Scans help save women's misery
Growing numbers of women are being spared harrowing breast operations because of improved scanning techniques, researchers reported today. More

18/01/2010 - Smoking main threat to Euro-cancer success
Cutting smoking rates - especially among women - will make the biggest difference to cutting deaths from cancer, researchers have reported. More

13/01/2010 - Green tea and greens may protect smokers
Researchers have found evidence to suggest that drinking green tea could hold back lung cancer growth. 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

06/01/2010 - Pomegranates show promise against breast cancer
The pomegranate may contain a chemical that could help treat breast cancer, researchers reported yesterday. More

29/12/2009 - Plan to revive mushroom cancer treatment
British researchers are hoping to revive a promising anti-cancer drug derived from a wild mushroom that grows on caterpillars. More

23/12/2009 - Slim and fit is okay - researchers
The dangers of being slim and fit have been exaggerated, researchers claimed today. More

17/12/2009 - A mutation with every pack - cancer genes unravelled
A typical smoker acquires one genetic mutation for every 15 cigarettes smoked, according to ground-breaking research published last night. More

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