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Up to 11,000 cancer deaths 'could be prevented'
2008-11-21 16:44:21
Cancer experts have claimed that as many as 11,000 deaths from the disease could be prevented every year in Great Britain if survival figures were increased to match those of the best-performing countries in Europe.Lack of routine may contribute to unplanned pregnancies
2008-11-21 16:41:47
New research suggests that many women may get pregnant by mistake because their lack of daily routine means they forget to take their daily contraceptives.Heavy drinkers underplay their alcohol consumption
2008-11-20 18:32:08
A large number of people who drink excessively hide the true amount of alcohol they consume from their doctor, friends and family, new research has found.Stem cells used for landmark transplant
2008-11-19 12:32:54
Scientists have saved a woman's lung by transplanting a windpipe made from her own stem cells.Report underlines risk of needle injuries
2008-11-19 12:30:01
A report by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has highlighted the high proportion of nurses who have been stuck by a used needle.Study sheds light on motor neurone disease
2008-11-18 17:45:16
A new study has provided important clues that could help scientists to understand the cause of neurodegenerative diseases such as motor neurone disease (MND).
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