Mutation found in swine flu virus (World health - EU Monitor 21/11/2009) THE WHO says a mutation had been found in samples of the swine flu virus taken following the first two deaths from the pandem...(see more)

Childhood abuse 'quickens ageing' (BBC 21/11/2009) Physical or emotional abuse during childhood could speed up the body's ageing process, US research suggests. A team from Brow...(see more)

Plans for funding care in England could cost Scots dearly (The Scotsman 21/11/2009) THE SNP has warned that UK government proposals for free personal care in England could result in Scottish pensioners losing ...(see more)

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