Australia
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Asthma pregnancy risk
Asthma may cause problems in pregnancy, according to experts. Read more
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Dental health linked to pregnancy success
Keeping the teeth and gums healthy may play a big role in ensuring successful conception, a conference heard yesterday. Read more
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New pregnancy smoking warning
The children of mothers who smoke in pregnancy may face a range of problems – and new research suggests these could include cholesterol. Read more
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Cancer vaccine shows early success
A programme that vaccinates women against cervical cancer is showing some early success, researchers reported today. Read more
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Sleep habits may affect stillbirth risk
The ideal sleeping position for pregnant women is on the left side, according to findings published today. Read more
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Mobile brain cancer link raises questions
Some mobile phone addicts may face an increased risk of developing brain cancer, according to the findings of a major international studies published today. Read more
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Mail order gene testing blasted
Experts blasted private companies that offer “mail order” genetic testing today – calling for many of their activities to be banned. Read more
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Sleepless children face weight problems
Young children risk becoming overweight by the age of seven if they do not get enough sleep, a study has claimed. Read more
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Mushrooms and common pills offer men hope
Mushrooms and paracetamol may both help men at risk from cancer, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Hope for AIDS vaccine
A class of antibodies may provide a good route for vaccinating against HIV, researchers say. Read more