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TODAY'S NEWS
Nothing works for morning sickness, says review
Wed September 8th - Pregnant women who suffer from morning sickness have no reliable medical remedy to turn to, experts said today. More
Limited cancer risk from radiation in pregnancy
Wed September 8th - Researchers are investigating the possible childhood cancer risk from foetal exposure to radiation. More
HRT ghost stories
Wed September 8th - "Ghost-writers" were used to promote the benefits of now discredited hormone replacement therapies, according to a major analysis published last night. More
NEWS CARRIERS
Doctors.net.uk - Senior medical experts today call for a popular diabetes drug to be withdrawn - claiming it entered the marketplace as a result of flawed assessments.
Bloodmed.com - The stem cells of the bone marrow have unique properties that allow them to thrive with minimal oxygen, researchers have discovered.
UKNursing.net - Nurses put on baseball caps and bling to record a rap about hand-washing, it has been reported.
StaffNurse.com - Many female deaths could be prevented by lifestyle changes, a new study suggests.
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THIS WEEK'S STORIES
Magic mushroom may help dying
Tues September 7th - A magic mushroom potion could become a treatment to help people dying from cancer, psychiatrists have reported. More
Killer cockroaches could aid mankind
Tues September 7th - Can anything good come out of a cockroach? Yes, according to British scientists. More
Long hours need fitness
Tues September 7th - Men who work long hours need to keep physically fit to prevent their risk of fatal heart disease soaring, researchers warned today. More
Mad gene drives human diversity
Mon September 6th - A senior professor says he has found a "crazy" gene responsible for driving human evolution. More
Oxygen therapy questioned
Mon September 6th - Patients with serious lung disease and breathing difficulties may not need oxygen treatment to relieve their suffering, researchers say. More
NEWS FROM THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 12th 2009

Previous week's news

12/6/09 - Pandemic in early days - WHO
The world is in the "earliest days" of a pandemic, its senior doctor warned yesterday. More

12/6/09 - Crisis in tropical rheumatology care
Healthcare for patients living in the tropics with rheumatic diseases is "much neglected", warn experts. More

11/6/09 - Hormone fails to help twin mothers
The hormone progesterone is not the answer for women bearing twins and facing premature birth, researchers reported last night. More

11/6/09 - Nurses celebrate sharps deal
Nurses are celebrating a European deal aimed at reducing injuries from needles and sharp industries. More

11/6/09 - Flu pandemic nears
Swine flu may soon be declared a global pandemic as it takes hold in the southern hemisphere, it was reported yesterday. More

10/6/09 - Fast new dementia test for non-specialists
A new rapid cognitive test has been developed to diagnose early dementia. More

10/6/09 - UK needs fresh approach to superbugs - BMA
Senior doctors have warned that "superbugs", or healthcare associated infections, will not be beaten in the absence of dedicated long-term strategies. More

9/6/09 - Low-carb vegetarianism cuts cholesterol
A near vegetarian diet, low in carbs, may be the best way to reduce weight and improve heart health, researchers claimed last night. More

9/6/09 - Needles combat pregnancy indigestion
Pregnant women suffering from indigestion may benefit from a course of acupuncture, researchers report today. More

9/6/09 - Nursing home super-bug alarm
The hospital super-bug MRSA is rife in nursing homes amongst both residents and staff, British researchers have warned. More

8/6/09 - Surgical procedure boosts breast treatment
A simple procedure during surgery can make a big difference to a woman's chances of surviving breast cancer, researchers reported today. More

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