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'Safer' test developed for Down's
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:14:15 -0000
Scientists develop a blood test that could tell a pregnant women if her unborn baby has Down's syndrome.
Nobel prize for viral discoveries
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:57:48 -0000
The discovery of HIV and work linking a virus to cervical cancer jointly win the Nobel Prize for Medicine.
Pollution linked to appendicitis
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:31:18 -0000
Air pollution may increase risk of developing the life-threatening condition appendicitis, research suggests.
Dementia patients 'suffer stigma'
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:21:53 -0000
The stigma surrounding dementia makes life much harder for many patients suffering the condition, research suggests.
Smoking 'costs the NHS billions'
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:21:40 -0000
Smoking is costing the NHS in England £2.7bn pounds a year, up from £1.7bn a decade earlier, a report claims.
Single jab cancer therapy backed
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:00:53 -0000
A major study has proved a single dose of chemotherapy is the best way to cure testicular cancer in many patients.
NYT > Health
Citizen Enforcers Take Aim
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:39:07 -0000
The urge to punish is more than Wall Street loathing: it’s based in instincts that have had a protective effect on communities throughout human history.
Well: Are Bad Times Healthy?
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:29:30 -0000
Most people are worried about the health of the economy. But does the economy also affect your health?
CNN.com - Health
Ancient sport helps breast cancer survivors
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:23:15 -0400
Dragon boat racing dates back to ancient China, but some modern-day participants are breast cancer survivors who are using the sport to paddle their way back to physical and emotional health.
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'Safer' test developed for Down's
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:14:15 -0000
Scientists develop a blood test that could tell a pregnant women if her unborn baby has Down's syndrome.
Nobel prize for viral discoveries
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:57:48 -0000
The discovery of HIV and work linking a virus to cervical cancer jointly win the Nobel Prize for Medicine.
Pollution linked to appendicitis
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:31:18 -0000
Air pollution may increase risk of developing the life-threatening condition appendicitis, research suggests.
Dementia patients 'suffer stigma'
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:21:53 -0000
The stigma surrounding dementia makes life much harder for many patients suffering the condition, research suggests.
Smoking 'costs the NHS billions'
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:21:40 -0000
Smoking is costing the NHS in England £2.7bn pounds a year, up from £1.7bn a decade earlier, a report claims.
Single jab cancer therapy backed
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:00:53 -0000
A major study has proved a single dose of chemotherapy is the best way to cure testicular cancer in many patients.
NYT > Health
Citizen Enforcers Take Aim
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:39:07 -0000
The urge to punish is more than Wall Street loathing: it’s based in instincts that have had a protective effect on communities throughout human history.
Well: Are Bad Times Healthy?
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:29:30 -0000
Most people are worried about the health of the economy. But does the economy also affect your health?
CNN.com - Health
Ancient sport helps breast cancer survivors
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:23:15 -0400
Dragon boat racing dates back to ancient China, but some modern-day participants are breast cancer survivors who are using the sport to paddle their way back to physical and emotional health.

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