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Test designed to screen resistance to cancer drug (Reuters 29/07/2010) (Reuters) - Researchers in Japan have designed a test to identify patients who are likely to be resistant to imatinib, the st...(see more)
Need a new knee or hip? Grow it yourself, research promises (The Scotsman 29/07/2010) PEOPLE with knee or hip problems could in future "grow" their own replacement joints using their own stem cells, scientists s...(see more)
Public health fear in NHS revamp (BBC 29/07/2010) Under government plans, PCTs in England will be abolished and GPs given control of the budget. The shake-up will also mean pu...(see more)
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Malaria Awareness

The Malaria Awareness Campaign has launched an initiative with naturalist Steve Backshall to show people how to correctly apply insect repellent and prevent mosquito bites

Click here to find out more

Featured Videos

The Mediterranean Diet

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Book of the Month

Overcoming Anger and Irritability: Talks with Your Therapist

by William Davis

Overcoming Anger and Irritability

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