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Vaccine protects pregnant as flu epidemic hits new country
A swine flu vaccine works well with pregnant women – a key risk group in the pandemic – after just one dose, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Allergic reaction does not rule out future vaccines
Experts say that children who have an allergic reaction to one vaccine should be examined and might be able to have other vaccines. Read more
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Ten-year trial shows how to prevent diabetes
People whose poor diets, unfitness and weight put them at risk of developing diabetes can be helped to stave the disease off for a decade with a choice of treatments, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Different genes control alcohol intake and alcoholism
Like a drink of alcohol? It may not mean you are on the way to becoming an alcoholic, scientists say. Read more
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Nurse-bots under development
A nurse robot with sympathetic facial expressions is among mechanical hospital workers being developed worldwide, it was reported today. Read more
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Migraine link to stroke
A serious kind of migraine is linked to a big increase in risk of having a stroke, researchers warned today. Read more
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More heart attacks in women, but survival improves
Heart attacks are becoming increasingly common in middle aged women, doctors warned last night. Read more
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Improved weight loss drug targets hormones
Trial results are looking promising for a new drug to treat obesity, researchers have reported. Read more
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Gene therapy brings sight to blind
A gene therapy has successfully been used to restore sight to a blind child, it has been announced. Read more
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How aerobics boosts elderly hearts
A programme which got high-risk elderly people exercising vigorously successfully improved the health of their hearts, a conference has been told. Read more