Europe
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Twice as many Swedes as Brits survive lung cancer
Lung cancer patients are more likely to survive in Norway and Sweden compared with England because they are treated differently in the first 12 months of diagnosis, researchers say today. Read more
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HPV screening may boost detection
Tests that look for the virus linked to cervical cancer may be more successful than conventional screening, researchers report today. Read more
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Risks of unhealthy lifestyle
Being "unhealthy" in almost every way possible cuts your life by 12 years and trebles your risk of dying from heart disease or cancer, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Injection drug wins diabetes challenge
An injected drug for diabetes may be the best treatment for patients with hard-to-treat conditions – in spite of its side-effects, researchers said today. Read more
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Volcano threat to lung patients
People with lung disease should make sure they are not exposed to ash from the Icelandic volcano, the World Health Organisation has warned. Read more
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Call for ban on industrial food fats
Dangerous industrially produced fats should be banned to help cut heart disease rates, experts said today. Read more
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Maternal deaths falling – mostly
Several wealthy countries have seen surprising increases in deaths of pregnant women – whilst poorer countries are making big progress against the problem, according to a major analysis published yesterday. Read more
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Diet’s "modest" impact on cancer
Fruit and vegetables are not a miracle cure for preventing cancer – but may help, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Doctors challenged on herbal knowledge
Doctors are sceptical about public enthusiasm for herbal medicines – but in fact know little about the subject, experts reported today. Read more
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A little chocolate for the heart
A single square of chocolate every day may do wonders for the heart, according to new findings. Read more