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Gum and heart link 'breakthrough' (BBC 06/09/2010) Scientists say they have established one reason why gum disease may increase the risk of heart disease. The link between gum ...(see more)
Diabetes drug with heart attack link 'should never have been issued' (The Independent 06/09/2010) One of the world's biggest-selling drugs for diabetes should never have been licensed and should now be withdrawn, says the B...(see more)
NHS Wiltshire buys Tunstall for COPD (eHealthInsider 06/09/2010) Telecare technology provider Tunstall has announced that NHS Wiltshire has bought its next generation suite of telehealth sol...(see more)
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Hepatitis C

We know some famous people who have it, but research suggests that over half a million people in the UK could be living with hep B or C without knowing it.

Watch the video to find out more

Injection Device
Design Award

In this video, TV's Dr Christian Jessen explains how you can help design the injection device of the future

Click here to find out more

Book of the Month

59 Seconds:

Think a little, change a lot

by Prof. Richard Wiseman

59 Seconds: Think a little, change a lot

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