Europe
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Food packaging risk claim
Most food now comes in plastic packaging – and chronic exposure to these substances may be causing unknown health hazards, experts warn today. Read more
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Advice on preventing miscarriage
More than a quarter of miscarriages may be avoidable, researchers say today. Read more
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Assisted suicide attracts lonely
Women and those living alone use the right to assisted suicide in Switzerland more than others, according to a major study published today. Read more
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Assisted suicide attracts lonely – Swiss study
Women and those living alone use the right to assisted suicide in Switzerland more than others, according to a major study published today. Read more
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Sexual assault ‘endemic’ worldwide
Women around the world suffer high rates of sexual assault from men who are not their partners, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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Gene scans set to boost cancer treatment
Doctors may soon be able to undertake full genetic scans of women with advanced breast cancer to work out the best treatment for them, researchers report today. Read more
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Bionic hand can feel
Scientists have successfully created an artificial hand that can feel and touch, it was announced last night. Read more
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Winter games study for academic
A British sports medicine specialist is hoping the Winter Olympic Games will give new insights into the impact of injury on athletes. Read more
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Exercise regime benefits cancer patients
The benefits of exercising when undergoing cancer treatment are to be highlighted as part of today’s World Cancer Day events. Read more
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Fast food feeding obesity epidemic – WHO
Human girth is growing with the popularity of fast food, researchers warn today. Read more