North America
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Flu-fighting secret revealed
Scientists say they have found the secret of humans’ innate ability to fight flu viruses. Read more
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Cancer risk for urban women
Women who live in cities face a greater risk of cancer than those in the countryside, researchers said today. Read more
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Painkiller may limit aspirin heart benefit
A common painkiller stops low-dose aspirin from cutting the risk heart attack and stroke, researchers have reported. Read more
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One in ten children faces obesity
About ten per cent of English children will be obese within five years, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Coffee may prevent deadly cancer
Coffee drinking may help spare men from developing a deadly cancer, researchers reported today. Read more
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Miscarriage blow, DVT hope at major conference
Three studies on drug treatments that combat blood clotting may change medical practice, a major conference was told yesterday. Read more
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Cannabis row – evidence both ways
Britain should embrace cannabis as a substitute for alcohol, according to one researcher. Read more
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Skin bugs may fight allergy
Post-natal care lacking – UK mums New mothers in Britain are increasingly critical of the care they receive after birth, a survey revealed today. Read more
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Salt a major killer – researchers
The high level of salt eaten in the food of many countries is directly linked to stroke and heart disease, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Mutant flu virus linked to deaths
An investigation is under way into a mutant swine flu virus responsible for the first Norwegian deaths from the disease. Read more