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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.
Bloodmed.com - Britain's cost watchdog has courted fresh controversy by refusing permission for a novel drug for a rare hematological condition.
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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02/03/2010 - Weight loss diets boost heart health
Any diet which helps with the loss of weight can reverse the onset of heart disease, researchers suggested last night. More

22/01/2010 - Welcome for Dads' Guide
Parent and midwife groups welcomed plans, published yesterday, to boost support for families, including an official guide for fathers. More

13/01/2010 - Heart drugs may cut dementia risk
Drugs for high blood pressure and heart disease may confer protection against Alzheimer's disease and dementia, researchers reported today. More

08/12/2009 - Coffee may prevent deadly cancer
Coffee drinking may help spare men from developing a deadly cancer, researchers reported today. More

26/11/2009 - Father birth debate heats up
Midwives are set to hear claims today that fathers can aggravate problems of childbirth by insisting on being present. More

24/11/2009 - Silent sufferers risk heart disease
Workers who feel they are being treated unfairly may need to speak out - if they are not to suffer the effects in ill-health, researchers claimed today. More

19/11/2009 - Alcohol may protect male heart
Regular drinking of alcohol by men may cut their risk of heart disease by as much as a third, according to the results of a major European study published today. More

04/11/2009 - When boys should get HPV cancer vaccine
Some countries may need to include boys in cervical cancer vaccination programmes to ensure its effectiveness, an expert says today. More

20/10/2009 - Cancer vaccine "success" - UK expert
Older women, but not men, could benefit from receiving the cervical cancer vaccine, according to a British expert today. More

20/10/2009 - Doctors urged to help men combat cancer side-effects
Men treated for testicular cancer may face serious long-term side-effects, researchers have warned. More

08/10/2009 - Pubs kick smoking plan into touch
The British government gained backing from footballers but not pub landlords today for its drive to get the nation to quit smoking. More

28/09/2009 - Obesity blamed for cancers
Excess body weight may be the cause of a large number of cancer cases every year in Europe, new research suggests. More

25/09/2009 - New doubts on prostate screening
New research has come out against population-wide screening for prostate cancer using the prostate specific antigen test. More

18/09/2009 - Health in middle age affects life expectancy
Poor health and habits such as smoking in middle age too often lead to early death for men, researchers warn today. More

10/09/2009 - Britain lagging on heart disease - Euro-survey
Britain has some of the highest death rates in Europe for heart disease amongst young adults, according to stark new figures reported today. More

19/08/2009 - Active chemicals in cannabis may halt prostate cancer
Cannabis may hold the key to a future treatment for prostate cancer, researchers believe. More

07/08/2009 - Angina risks increased for men
The chronic chest pain of angina is more likely to be associated with heart attack and death for men than for women, researchers report today. More

29/07/2009 - Super-fit cut cancer risk
Men who keep themselves super-fit can halve their risk of developing cancer, researchers reported yesterday. More

28/07/2009 - Men patient about prostate advice
Men diagnosed with prostate cancer are often told it is best to wait and see how it develops - and new findings suggest that most patients happily live with this. More

03/07/2009 - Women need sleep
Women may need sleep to maintain their health, according to new findings. More

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