27/1/12 - Bird flu study raises concerns
Controversial research into a new, engineered strain of bird flu has
raised concerns about how such research should continue. More
27/1/12 - Midwives get virtual island
A pioneering midwifery training project - based on an "island in
the sun" - has won a major national award. More
26/1/12
- Heart deaths slump
Death rates from heart attack have dramatically slumped in England in
the last decade, according to an analysis published today. More
26/1/12 - How
long hours impact mind
People who work extra long hours may be stacking up their odds of suffering
from bouts of major depression, Finnish researchers warned last night.
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25/1/12
- Oils neutralise heart risk from
fried food
New research, published today, contradicts the widespread advice to avoid
fried foods in order to protect the heart. More
25/1/12 - Gene
mutations boost ovarian cancer survival
Women with ovarian cancer who have certain mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2
genes have significantly improved survival chances, new findings suggest.
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25/1/12
- Magic mushroom secrets
offer treatment hope
British doctors want to test "magic mushroom" drugs as treatments
for depression after a series of brain scans gave new insights into the
chemicals. More
24/1/12
- Vaccine allergy problems "rare"
Severe allergic reactions following vaccination are "extremely rare",
experts say today. More
24/1/12
- Female ageing genes found
Researchers have identified a host of genes linked to female ageing, it
has been announced. More
23/1/12
- TOWIE star urges cancer checks
A TV star is in the forefront of a campaign this week urging young women
to take part in cervical cancer screening. More
23/1/12 - Bird
flu research paused
Scientists have announced a two months moratorium on bird flu research
following concerns about the creation of dangerous strains of the virus.
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