Asia
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Needles for monthly problem
The evidence that acupuncture can help women with their monthly pains is "convincing", researchers say today. Read more
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Swine flu in pregnancy "safe" if treated fast
A new study suggests that swine flu during pregnancy is usually relatively harmless. Read more
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Green tea and greens may protect smokers
Researchers have found evidence to suggest that drinking green tea could hold back lung cancer growth. Read more
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High risk from unnecessary caesareans – WHO
Women who give birth through caesarean operations without good medical reasons face massively increased risks, experts warned today. Read more
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Doctors warn on creepy-crawly threat
Dangerous pets, such as tarantulas, have been growing in popularity – but owners may not know all the risks, doctors have warned. Read more
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Measles battle on the cusp
Deaths from measles world-wide have been dramatically reduced in the last decade, according to figures published last night. Read more
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Doubts over swine flu trends
It is "too early" to say whether the swine flu outbreak has reached its peak in northern countries, an expert said yesterday. Read more
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Salt a major killer – researchers
The high level of salt eaten in the food of many countries is directly linked to stroke and heart disease, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Tide turned in AIDS battle
World-wide campaigns against AIDS are reducing infection rates and death rates, experts reported yesterday. Read more
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Mutant flu virus linked to deaths
An investigation is under way into a mutant swine flu virus responsible for the first Norwegian deaths from the disease. Read more