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A simple and safe way to beat swine flu

With H1N1 (swine flu) infections on the rise along with growing concerns about the safety of the new vaccine, scientists have discovered a simple and safe way we can protect ourselves from the worst effects of the virus. more »

How to trick the brain into eating less

If you know you really should diet and exercise a little, researchers have discovered a pain-free method that curbs your appetite while also burning off some calories – even when you’re sitting in your armchair. more »

Antibiotics cause birth defects, pregnant women warned

Some antibiotics can cause severe birth defects, pregnant women have been warned this week. more »

The three 'killer indicators' that increase your chances of heart disease

There are ‘three killer indicators’ that will tell you your chances of developing heart disease and diabetes, researchers have discovered. more »

Full-fat milk may be less fattening after all

We may have got it all wrong: full-fat milk may be better for keeping the weight off than low-fat milk, according to new research published this week. more »

Mobile phones do cause brain tumours, major study finally confirms

Long-term use of mobile phones can cause brain tumours, a major World Health Organization study will finally announce later this year. more »

The two myths about depression, and why antidepressants don't work

More than half the people who are taking a powerful antidepressant aren’t getting any help from the drug – and that’s because doctors still work with two assumptions about depression that are false, researchers have said this week. more »

Dental and medical x-rays cause heart disease, new research discovers

Low-dose radiation from medical and dental x-rays could cause heart disease, a new study suggests. more »

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