North America
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Needles treat baby blues
Acupuncture can effectively treat the depression experienced by many pregnant women, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Child cancer alert from Iraq troubles
Children in southern Iraq have faced a massively increased risk of developing leukaemia, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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A happy heart, a healthy heart
Happy people enjoyed a significantly reduced risk of developing heart disease, according to a major study released today. Read more
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Heart disease gene tests ineffective
The public should not be fooled into relying on gene testing to predict risk of heart disease, experts warned last night. Read more
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Hopes for migraine relief
A poison used for cosmetic treatment may help relieve migraine headache, doctors reported last night. Read more
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Herb warning as vaccine offers ragweed hope
People with asthma should not rely on herbal remedies, experts have warned. Read more
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Chocolate and rhubarb studied for health properties
Eating chocolate may help protect against having a stroke, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Milk in pregnancy may prevent brain disease
Women who drink milk during pregnancy may help their children avoid contracting multiple sclerosis, researchers will tell a conference. Read more
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Breast cancer depression treatment warning
Doctors may need to be careful how they treat depression in women undergoing treatment for breast cancer, researchers warned today. Read more
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Fish good and gadgets not bad for brain
Video games and mobile phones are not causing an epidemic of headaches among teenagers, researchers claimed today. Read more