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17/05/2012 - New heart medicine drive
People with high cholesterol are being encouraged to take their medicines today as research highlighted the benefits of the medicines. More
27/04/2012 - Alarm about prescription drug use in pregnancy
Not enough is known about the effects of prescription drug use during pregnancy, a review out today has concluded. More
25/04/2012 - Aspirin may combat bowel cancer
New findings, published today, reinforce the potential benefits of aspirin for patients with bowel cancer. More
20/04/2012 - Aspirin chemical key to anti-cancer medicine?
Breakthrough research into one of the world’s oldest medicines could lead to new anti-cancer medicines. More
18/04/2012 - Statin therapy benefits heart surgery patients
Giving statins in advance to heart surgery patients improves outcomes, says a new review of the evidence. More
13/04/2012 - Toxic plants and endangered animal traces found in traditional Chinese medicines
DNA sequencing technology has revealed that some traditional Chinese medicines contain potentially toxic plant ingredients, allergens, and traces of endangered animals. More
12/04/2012 - Insect bite medicine warning
Over-the-counter medicines for insect bites may be ineffective - despite being packed with powerful pharmaceuticals, experts say today. More
06/04/2012 - Breast cancer link warning to injectable contraceptive
Researchers have found a slight breast cancer risk linked to the use of injectable contraceptives, it has been revealed. More
06/04/2012 - Asthma vaccination targets dust mite
French researchers say they have developed a vaccine that could counter the effect of house dust mites on asthma patients. More
05/04/2012 - Fruits that protect the brain
Berries, tea and red wine seem to help protect men from developing Parkinson's disease, British researchers revealed last night. More
28/03/2012 - Herbs for acne?
Teenagers troubled by acne may fare better with herbal treatments than prescriptions, scientists claim today. More
21/03/2012 - Promising results for aspirin in fight against cancer
Three new studies published today (March 21) support a role for aspirin in the prevention of cancer. More
20/03/2012 - Europe's TB battle
European health services are struggling to treat TB successfully as drug-resistant strains spread, according to the World Health Organisation. More
19/03/2012 - New child allergy findings
Scientists say they can explain how giving common antibiotics to infants increases the risk of serious allergies. More
08/03/2012 - Cut unnecessary induction of labour, say researchers
Findings from a new study have prompted researchers to call for fewer instances of induction of labour among healthy pregnant women. More
07/03/2012 - Sunshine pills during pregnancy may affect baby's growth
Mood-boosting pills can aid depression, but when given to pregnant women they can lead to delayed head growth and preterm birth, researchers have warned. More
07/03/2012 - HRT linked to breast cancer protection
One kind of hormone replacement therapy may help reduce the risk of breast cancer several years after women stop treatment, researchers reported today. More
05/03/2012 - Pulse screening call
A simple screening programme to identify people at risk from irregular heartbeats should be introduced "urgently" across the UK, according to stroke specialists. More
28/02/2012 - Sleeping pill risk "high" warning
People who take common sleeping pills seem to face a massive increase in risk of dying, researchers warned today. More
28/02/2012 - Call for vegetarian pills
Drug manufacturers need to develop vegetarian versions of many pills, a doctor said today. More
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