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Skin cancer discoveries offer hope
Scientists in the US have discovered a “superfamily” of molecules that are linked to the development and spread of the most dangerous form for skin cancer, melanoma. Read more
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Swine flu “more contagious” than normal
Some alarming assessments of the new swine flu virus were made yesterday as it continued to spread around the world. Read more
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Swine flu spread speeds
The spread of swine flu seemed to accelerate over the weekend as the number of confirmed cases doubled. Read more
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Genes for breast cancer spread found
Experts have identified three genes that are involved when breast cancer spreads to the brain. Read more
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Cooked pork fine – WHO
Health officials stepped in to save the pork industry yesterday, insisting that flu could not be caught from cooked meat. Read more
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Complacency warning as swine flu spread slows
The global total of swine flu cases increased dramatically yesterday – but just one new case was confirmed in Britain. Read more
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Swine flu cases pass thousand
The total number of cases of confirmed swine flu passed 1,000 yesterday, involving some 21 countries. Read more
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Food allergy link to weight
Children who have allergies to food are much more likely than others to be obese, researchers have warned. Read more
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Allergy tongue treatment backed
Under-the-tongue allergy treatments are effective and should be used more widely, say experts. Read more
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Pigs catch swine flu from man
The worldwide toll of swine flu virus cases was approaching 1,000 last night – but deaths remained confined to central America. Read more