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Vaginal birth risks after previous caesareans
Women who have had one or more caesarean sections and go on to attempt a vaginal birth could risk the health of themselves and their child, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Hypertension risk link to gum disease
People with periodontitis face increased risk of developing hypertension, a new UK study has claimed. Read more
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Memory T cells linked to auto-immune disease
Memory T cells may play a key role in triggering auto-immune disease, according to the findings of a major genetic analysis. Read more
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Prostate cancer research breakthrough
British scientists say they have made key breakthroughs in the search for new drugs effective against prostate cancer. Read more
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Call for global boost to primary care
The world needs to spend at least another 1% of its income on primary health care if it is to meet its health targets, experts have warned. Read more
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World progress on child and maternal health measured
The world has made substantial improvements in child and maternal health this century, according to a major analysis. Read more
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Child gene screening points to adult cancer drugs
Genetic screening of children with tumours can point to unexpected treatments, according to the findings of a UK project. Read more
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Cancer drug benefits exaggerated – claim
The benefits of new cancer drugs continue to be exaggerated in reporting of key trials, it was alleged today. Read more
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Baby bacterial sources revealed
Vaginal swabbing of new-born babies is a questionable practice based on a misunderstanding of the risks of caesarean section, researchers say today following a major investigation of the issue. Read more
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Method of breath-holding for radiotherapy success
Researchers say they are perfecting a breath-holding technique that will allow cancer patients to stay completely still during extended radiotherapy sessions. Read more