Europe
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Stand up for health – study
Standing rather than sitting during idle moments could help burn up fat and blood sugar, researchers report today. Read more
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Hepatitis added to HIV testing initiative
The organisers of European HIV Testing Week have announced a change of name, to "European HIV-Hepatitis Testing Week". Read more
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Home births risky for poor
Home births can increase risks for babies in poor neighbourhoods, according to a new study. Read more
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Depression key reason for assisted dying requests
Many of those seeking assisted dying in Belgium are suffering from depression, researchers say today. Read more
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Prematurity impact on personality
People who survive being born extremely underweight tend to grow up as "socially withdrawn" adults, researchers warn today. Read more
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Backing for malaria vaccine
A malaria vaccine has gained a key backer for its introduction in countries plagued by the disease, it has been announced. Read more
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Cancer gene may help men
Prostate cancer may be held back by a gene which causes the growth of other kinds of cancer, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Spine damage risk in former rugby players
Retired professional rugby players face an increased risk of cervical spine degeneration, doctors warn today. Read more
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Cancer vaccine under review
A European review into the side-effects of the cervical cancer vaccine is to be launched, it has been announced. Read more
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Plan to make cannabis "safe"
British researchers may have found a way to make cannabis "safe" for medical use, it has been announced. Read more