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Sulston argues for open medicine
Genome pioneer and Nobel Laureate Sir John Sulston says profits are taking precedence over the needs of patients, particularly in the developing world.
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Tofu 'may raise risk of dementia'
Eating high levels of some soy products - including tofu - may raise the risk of memory loss, research suggests.
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GMC dismisses child doctor case
The latest case against paediatrician Dr David Southall has been dismissed by a General Medical Council hearing.
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Lab returns organs to wrong body
A man's funeral is delayed after pathology staff misplace his organs in another person's body.
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Brain imbalance 'cot death key'
More evidence has emerged that a chemical imbalance in the brain may play a key role in cot deaths.
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Sex education 'should begin at four'
Mandatory sex and relationship education for children as young as four is needed to reduce the rising teenage STI and abortion rate, according to two leading sexual health charities.
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Call for sex lessons at age four
Two leading sexual health charities call for compulsory sex education for children as young as four.
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Call for prescription charge end
Three quarters of people in the UK want to see prescription charges scrapped in England, a BBC poll suggests.
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New cancer depression treatment
Researchers say they have found a new treatment for cancer patients suffering depression
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Sporting 'heart screening' call
Screening sportsmen for signs of hidden heart conditions could save lives, a study has concluded.
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'Deadliest' malaria rising in UK
More cases of the most dangerous type of malaria are being brought back to the UK from trips, official figures show.
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US 'pregnant man' gives birth to baby girl
An American man who was born female but underwent gender reassignment gives birth, US media report.
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Romanian girl in UK for abortion
An 11-year-old Romanian rape victim is to have an abortion in the UK despite being cleared to have one in Romania.
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Woman 'not in danger' if removed
A campaign is under way to stop a pregnant Nigerian woman and her family from being deported after being refused asylum.
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'Mental risk' of Facebook teens
Children growing up with social networking websites may have a "dangerous" view of the world, says an expert.
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Health worker loses patient data
An NHS Lothian employee admits losing a memory stick containing personal information about patients.
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