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First swine flu death in London  July 3, 2009 A 19-year-old man has died after contracting swine flu in London, health authorities confirm. Pharmacist pay premium rejected  July 3, 2009 Unions attack ministers' rejection of a proposal for a national recruitment and retention premium for junior pharmacists. Solo life ups gene dementia risk  July 3, 2009 People who have a gene flaw and live alone in middle-age are at highest risk of developing dementia, a study suggests. Patient safety 'still threatened'  July 3, 2009 Changes recommended after a fatal drug slip-up eight years ago have not been implemented, MPs say in a review of patient safety. Maggot infestation hunt continues  July 3, 2009 A search for the source of a maggot infestation at the Royal Children's Hospital in Aberdeen is continuing. Warning over fake Tamiflu sales  July 3, 2009 People should not buy anti-flu drug Tamiflu over the internet without a prescription, experts warn. Brain tumours 'forgotten cancer'  July 3, 2009 More funding needs to be ploughed into research into the "forgotten cancer" of brain tumours, campaigners say. Swine flu 'cannot be contained'  July 2, 2009 The rising numbers of swine flu cases mean trying to contain the virus is no longer an option, ministers say. WHO warns swine flu 'unstoppable'  July 3, 2009 The UN's top health official tells a swine flu forum in Mexico that the spread of the virus worldwide is now unstoppable. Could honeybee venom ease arthritis pain?  July 3, 2009 A New Zealand company seeks EU approval to market honeybee venom to help people with arthritis ease their pain. 'Folly' of short-sighted cuts in NHS ice age  July 1, 2009 'Folly' of short-sighted cuts in NHS ice age Fergus On Flu July 3, 2009 Flu predictions should come with a health warning Scraping by July 3, 2009 Cash crisis leaves Ukrainian hospitals relying on charity Lucky underpants  July 3, 2009 The psychology of athletes' rituals Swine flu  July 3, 2009 England's chief medical officer will answer questions Medical notes June 16, 2008 A comprehensive guide to clinical conditions From BBC Health July 3, 2009 Making sure your children get enough exercise Flu risk for indigenous peoples  July 3, 2009 Indigenous peoples, such as Aborigines and Native Americans, have a higher risk from swine flu, experts warn. Scots take 'sun-fry' cancer risk  July 3, 2009 Scots have an unhealthy approach to sunbathing and the highest risk of contracting skin cancer in the UK, research warns. Gene clues to schizophrenia risk  July 2, 2009 Scientists identify thousands of tiny genetic variations which raise the risk of schizophrenia. Youngsters 'drinking dangerously'  July 2, 2009 One in four young drinkers consume dangerous quantities of alcohol every week, but the number is falling, a poll shows. Sound waves offer prostate hope  July 2, 2009 An experimental therapy using sound waves may offer people with early stage prostate cancer an alternative treatment. Four pints 'increase health risk'  July 2, 2009 Men who drink four pints of beer a week could be increasing the risk of needing hospital treatment during their lifetime, a study says. Vegetarians 'avoid more cancers'  June 30, 2009 Vegetarians are generally less likely to develop cancer but this does not apply to all forms of the disease, a study concludes. Lack of sleep 'hits women harder'  July 1, 2009 Lack of sleep raises a woman's risk of heart disease more than it does for a man, research suggests. US obesity problem 'intensifies'  July 1, 2009 Obesity rates in the US have surged over the last year with numbers rising in 23 out of 50 states, a report shows. Heart disease and stroke February 14, 2003 Cancer: The facts January 30, 2004 The disease tends to affect older people - but can strike at any time. Pregnancy timeline  December 23, 2004 A week by week guide to pregnancy taking in how the baby develops, changes to the mother and key scan dates. |
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