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'Drug resistant' swine flu probed
Health officials in Cardiff investigate the possible person-to-person spread of a Tamiflu-resistant strain of swine flu.
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Misconceptions about sexual health are widespread
One in ten people mistakenly believes it is impossible to get pregnant through having sex standing up, a survey shows.
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Scientists make mad cow discovery
Researchers at the University of Leeds discover a type of protein which may play a part in causing "mad cow disease".
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Thousands of Vicks spray recalled
Procter & Gamble is recalling 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after small traces of bacteria were found.
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NHS told to say sorry for errors
The NHS should learn to say sorry to patients when mistakes are made, a health watchdog says.
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New skin 'may help burns victims'
Researchers say they have found a way to use human embryonic stem cells to create new skin to help serious burns victims.
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'Enzyme clue' to breast tumours
Scientists identify an enzyme crucial for turning breast tissue into tumours, according to a study.
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Under-fives to get swine flu jab
Children under the age of five are to offered the swine flu vaccination, the government has announced.
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Q&A: Advice about swine flu
Information about swine flu and the potential threat it poses.
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Hope over Down's learning problem
US researchers find key to reverse the memory problems of Down's children.
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Liver cancer drug 'too expensive'
A drug that can prolong the lives of patients with advanced liver cancer is rejected for NHS use in England, Wales and N Ireland.
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Alcohol 'protects men's hearts'
Drinking alcohol every day cuts the risk of coronary heart disease in men sharply, a study suggests, but experts remain critical.
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Tribes resistance could help CJD
Darwinian natural selection could help halt human "mad cow disease", experts say after finding a tribe impervious to a related fatal brain disorder.
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100,000 X-rays 'went unchecked'
A doctor tells a tribunal he was sacked for whistle-blowing after finding 100,000 unprocessed X-rays "hidden" in a cupboard.
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Many 'have doubts over flu jab'
About half of people would be happy to have the swine flu vaccination, an exclusive survey for the BBC shows.
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Tiny chip could diagnose disease
A simple and cheap approach to diagnosing a wide array of medical conditions has been demonstrated by researchers.
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