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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Doctors.net.uk - Senior medical experts today call for a popular diabetes drug to be withdrawn - claiming it entered the marketplace as a result of flawed assessments.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 JULY 23rd 2010

Previous week's news

23/7/10 - Pregnancy risk for cancer survivors
Young women who survive cancer treatment may face new ordeals when they seek to have children later in life, researchers warned today. More

22/7/10 - When two hearts beat as one
Pregnant women can synchronise their heartbeats with those of their unborn babies, according to a remarkable finding by British researchers. More

22/7/10 - Allergy cuts cancer risk
People with allergies may enjoy a reduced risk of developing cancer, according to a new analysis. More

22/7/10 - Statins outflank diet?
Taking cholesterol lowering drugs may reduce the need for healthy eating to combat heart disease, researchers reported today. More

21/7/10 - Midwives challenged on obesity
Midwives may not be able to solve the problems caused by growing numbers of overweight women having babies, an expert warned today. More

21/7/10 - Aids hits baby-boomers
Aids is spreading rapidly among Britain's over-50s, a government watchdog warned today. More

20/7/10 - Mobile threat to ears
Regular mobile phone may cause damage to the ears, researchers claimed today. More

20/7/10 - New hope for Aids vaccine
British scientists have found a "promising new approach" to developing an Aids vaccine, it was announced last night. More

20/7/10 - Flying safe for heart
Patients with serious heart disease are safe to fly, according to guidelines published today. More

19/7/10 - Scientists hope for yo-yo upswing
The yo-yo drops in and out of fashion as a child play-thing - and now medical scientists are hoping a trendy variant will capture young imaginations. More

19/7/10 - Aids treatment booster
Moves to extend HIV treatment are bearing fruit - with a massive increase in the numbers starting treatment last year, a major global conference was told yesterday. More

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