North America
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Weight link to women’s cancer
Women who are obese face a nearly doubled risk of developing cancer of the ovaries, reseachers warned today. Read more
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Grape-seed extract may attack leukaemia cells
Scientists have discovered that an extract from grape seeds may help destroy leukaemia cells. Read more
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Multi-functional bone marrow made in lab
Experts have created a new type of artificial bone marrow which can be used to test new drugs and provide blood for transfusions. Read more
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Vitamin supplements fail new cancer test
Vitamin supplements may not offer any protection against cancer, according to a large study. Read more
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Blood sugar link to brain ageing
Controlling blood sugar levels may help maintain cognitive health as we age, according to a new study. Read more
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Killer flu genes found
Scientists say they may have found the genes responsible for the deadly nature of the last century’s worst flu epidemic. Read more
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Heart benefit of fish oil remains unclear
Fish oil is widely thought to boost the health of the heart – but a new study questions this. Read more
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Seasonal myths face challenge
Hats are not as helpful and sugar not as harmful as often believed, according to a survey of seasonal "medical myths", published today. Read more
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Temptation genes found
Six new genes for obesity may be linked to "temptation", British experts have said. Read more
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Sex difference found in cartilage repair strategy
Scientists have found sex differences in stem cells which may be used for regenerating damaged cartilage. Read more