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Dentists working under a new contract are more likely to pull teeth out or fit false ones than before, NHS figures show.
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A controversial drug is boosting the success of smokers in England in kicking the habit, NHS figures suggest.
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Moves to improve care for terminally ill patients will be made after concerns over access, the Scottish Government says.
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Cancer survival rates for teenagers and young adults in Britain are rising, figures show.
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More needs to be done to encourage children not to choose chips, pizzas or sweets for lunch, it is warned.
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A course helps parents to avoid feeling embarrassed when they discuss sex with their children.
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Fruit juices may not be as healthy as thought - they could reduce the effectiveness of some medicines, it is claimed.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:56:12 +0200
Long-term back pain can be relieved through encouraging sufferers to adopt good posture through the Alexander technique, say researchers.
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Diabetes care is improving, but still a long way to go before the NHS is providing top quality services, a report says.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:57:55 +0200
UK scientists find a marker for aggressive bowel cancers needing the most treatment.
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A common form of skin cancer could be diagnosed by the distinctive chemical "scent" it gives off, say US experts.
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The amazing work of the "Indiana Jones of medicine"
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Can your risk of dying really be as high as 114%?
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Tree trimmings used to make cancer drugs
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Elana Kelly bares all to raise awareness for vitiligo
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A comprehensive guide to clinical conditions
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What are the causes and effects of a stroke?
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Humans have an innate ability to do maths even if they do not have the language to express it, research suggests.
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The UK is expected to endorse the screening of families for an inherited cholesterol disorder.
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:20:18 +0200
A forensic science student and her father catch a carer stealing from an elderly relative by hiding a camera in a teddy bear's eye.
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:07:23 +0200
Official figures show the first year of free prescriptions in Wales saw the number of items dispensed rise by 5%.
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:36:29 +0200
A system which allows patients to monitor their health at home and send the results to nurses electronically is tested in Cornwall.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:20:57 +0200
A French cosmetic surgeon accused of having mutilated dozens of patients is arrested in Spain.
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:42:54 +0200
Chewing gum aids recovery from bowel surgery, mounting evidence suggests.
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A cluster headache sufferer undergoes treatment after campaigning for funding for surgery.
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The disease tends to affect older people - but can strike at any time.
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A week by week guide to pregnancy taking in how the baby develops, changes to the mother and key scan dates.