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UK risk from 'health illiteracy' - 05 May 2006 14:10:04 GMT More than half of all Britons are ignorant about key health indicators that could save their lives, a survey suggests.
Grid searches for avian flu cure - 05 May 2006 13:26:06 GMT A grid of UK computers has been drafted in to the search for a drug to combat avian flu.
Sweetener 'not linked to cancer' - 05 May 2006 12:39:27 GMT Aspartame, the artificial sweetener, is not carcinogenic, a European food watchdog states.
Job cuts at four more hospitals - 05 May 2006 11:26:18 GMT A health trust which runs four hospitals in Greater Manchester says it could axe up to 800 posts to reduce its debts.
Out-of-hours GP shake-up attacked - 05 May 2006 10:01:02 GMT Changes in England's out-of-hours health care system led to longer waits and higher costs, MPs say.
Folic acid boosts IVF twin births - 05 May 2006 09:55:01 GMT Adding folic acid to flour could see more women giving birth to twins after IVF treatment, a study suggests.
GCSE students 'are losing sleep' - 04 May 2006 23:26:11 GMT At least a quarter of GCSE students have lost sleep, with many suffering stress over tests, a survey suggests.
French seek healthy eating advice - 04 May 2006 23:01:38 GMT A group of French education officials is visiting Edinburgh to find out more about healthy eating in Scottish schools.
City 'ringworm epidemic' warning - 04 May 2006 22:40:53 GMT Parents are warned over a children's skin disease which is reaching epidemic proportions in some areas.
Puppy fat 'myth' risking health - 04 May 2006 22:27:13 GMT "Puppy fat" can have lifelong health implications and is not just a childhood problem, experts warn.
'Designer baby' bid gets go-ahead - 04 May 2006 15:02:44 GMT A couple from the east Midlands have been given permission by the fertility watchdog to have a saviour sibling in a bid to help their sick daughter.
Doctor backs IVF for woman, 63 - 04 May 2006 14:15:47 GMT A controversial fertility doctor defends his decision to help a 63-year-old woman become Britain's oldest mother.
EU takes aim at sun cream labels - 04 May 2006 13:41:13 GMT The European Commission moves to improve sun cream labels, so buyers know how much protection they will get.
Drug for Restless Legs Syndrome - 04 May 2006 07:29:31 GMT A drug to treat Restless Legs Syndrome has become the first to be granted a European licence.
'Autistic' mice offer gene clue - 03 May 2006 23:31:32 GMT Scientists create "autistic" mice, which could lead to better understanding of why the condition occurs.
Shelved cancer drug revival plan - 03 May 2006 23:25:10 GMT A cancer charity unveils plans to revive research into drugs whose development has been shelved.
GPs urged to help obese get slim - 03 May 2006 15:16:16 GMT Doctors are to get new government guidelines on helping overweight and obese patients to slim.
Pregnancy timeline - 23 Dec 2004 13:42:57 GMT A week by week guide to pregnancy taking in how the baby develops, changes to the mother and key scan dates.
Cancer: The facts - 30 Jan 2004 11:57:24 GMT The disease tends to affect older people - but can strike at any time.