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Heart disease link to hip breaks
People who develop heart disease may face an increased risk of suffering from hip fractures, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Exercise that relieves knee pain
Patients with severe knee pain may benefit from supervised exercise therapy, researchers report today. Read more
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Doctors urged to help men combat cancer side-effects
Men treated for testicular cancer may face serious long-term side-effects, researchers have warned. Read more
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Counting baby kicks not recommended
Counting baby kicks is no longer the best way to check for problems with a pregnancy, experts warn today. Read more
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Health boost from green spaces
People who live near green spaces, such as parks, gain a boost to their health, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Cancer passes from mother to baby
A pregnant woman with cancer can pass the disease on to her baby, researchers have warned. Read more
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Asthma linked to low birth weight and early birth
There is a clear link between low birth weight and the chance of developing asthma, says new research. Read more
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Fish boost for allergy
Eating fish may be one of the best ways of reducing the impact of allergies, experts have reported. Read more
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Electrical technique may not aid knee
An electrical stimulation technique does not offer any significant benefit to people with osteoarthritis of the knee, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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Old flu vaccine may protect against new virus
People who were vaccinated against ordinary flu last winter may have been enjoying protection against the new swine flu virus, researchers report today. Read more