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LGBT women at risk from fake news, conference told
Lesbian women are being put at risk by a "harmful myth" that they cannot contract cervical cancer, campaigners have warned. Read more
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Ulcerative colitis two diseases
Genetic analysis has enabled doctors to divide ulcerative colitis into two types of disease, which respond differently to drugs, it has been announced. Read more
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Myeloma heads cancer survival improvements
Survival rates for myeloma patients in England have improved dramatically this decade because of new treatments, a charity has revealed. Read more
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Child battery ingestion care needs guidelines – investigators
The NHS may evaluate the use of metal detectors for rapid diagnosis of children feared to have swallowed dangerous items, including batteries. Read more
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Cost benefits of vaping
Smokers who switch to vaping can cut their bills for nicotine by two thirds, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Assisted reproduction report out
A major new report on assisted reproduction in Europe shows increased use of procedures, a conference has heard. Read more
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Surgery mortality cut by guidelines
The use of global surgical guidelines has substantially reduced post-operative deaths in the Scottish NHS, a new report shows. Read more
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Update adrenal tumour guidelines, experts say
Global guidelines on the care of patients with adrenal tumours need up-dating, experts reported last night. Read more
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Low awareness of alcohol-breast cancer link
Fewer than half of health care staff at breast clinics are aware of the link between breast cancer and alcohol, researchers have found. Read more
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Lower lung disease risk in fitter men
Men who show good cardiorespiratory fitness in middle age tend to have a reduced risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in later life, new research indicates. Read more