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BBC Health News: 12-22-2004
There is no truth in the belief that cancer patients can delay their death for important events, a study suggests.
A doctor who forged blood test results for single measles, mumps and rubella jabs is given nine months.
Scientists have uncovered clues about how the brain imitates the actions of others.
Extra measures to regulate complementary therapies such as reflexology and aromatherapy are announced.
Scientists express concerns the new education minister's religious views might hamper scientific research.
Scientists are testing a vaccine that could prevent heart disease and reverse damage to clogged arteries.
The health of 500,000 older people in the UK is under threat because they are under-nourished, a charity has warned.
An advert for a morning after pill is withdrawn after Catholics and other groups complain to the advertising watchdog.
Glasgow plans the first major transfer of NHS outpatients to the private sector to purge waiting lists.
A study finds mobile phones damage human DNA in the lab - but does not show they harm health.
Radon gas is responsible for a significant number of lung cancer deaths, research has found.
Essential oils could kill the deadly MRSA hospital 'superbug', scientists have claimed.
Patients taking a class of painkilling drugs called Cox-2 inhibitors have been advised to contact their GP.
The Attorney General says the cases of 28 parents convicted of killing their children will be re-examined.
A major study of osteoarthritis of the knee says acupuncture can both relieve pain and improve movement.
A cannabis medicine made by UK biotech firm GW Pharmaceuticals is set to be approved in Canada, sending its shares 8% higher.
Doctors treat a baby with brittle bone disease while she is still in the womb, using stem cell technology.
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