Europe
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Don’t give up on healthy cholesterol – ESC
European experts have urged medical researchers not to abandon the study of the healthy form of cholesterol – following suggestions it might not be relevant. Read more
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When two hearts beat as one
Pregnant women can synchronise their heartbeats with those of their unborn babies, according to a remarkable finding by British researchers. Read more
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New hope for Aids vaccine
British scientists have found a "promising new approach" to developing an Aids vaccine, it was announced last night. Read more
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Mobile threat to ears
Regular mobile phone may cause damage to the ears, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Aids treatment booster
Moves to extend HIV treatment are bearing fruit – with a massive increase in the numbers starting treatment last year, a major global conference was told yesterday. Read more
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Experts question drug law HIV link
Decriminalising addictive drugs might help prevent the spread of HIV, experts said today. Read more
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Health shop supplements rapped
Health food shop supplements to cut weight loss have no benefits, a major international conference was told yesterday. Read more
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Big head benefits
A big head may help people cope better with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers said last night. Read more
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Target under-fives against obesity – world expert
Efforts to stop childhood obesity should concentrate on pre-school infants, an expert said yesterday. Read more
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Anxiety may aggravate heart disease
Patients with heart disease who suffer from anxiety face a significantly increased risk of further illness, researchers warned last night. Read more