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BBC Health News: 01-10-2005
Women could be living longer than men because they have stronger hearts, a study says.
Scientists say they have uncovered an important clue to understanding the origins of the Aids epidemic.
The government has put back the introduction of a new contract for dentists by six months.
Strict rules for crematoria to limit mercury pollution from tooth fillings have been announced.
NHS workers may have their normal retirement age lifted to 65 from 60, under proposals put forward by employers.
Scientists say they have found why a diet rich in olive oil may cut the risk of developing breast cancer.
Serious gamblers demonstrate a similar pattern of brain activity to people addicted to drugs, a study suggests.
Scientists have found a key gene which appears to increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis.
A new report states incidence of heart disease cases of "epidemic proportions" could be cut in half.
Jane Hutt, criticised by both Labour MPs and the opposition, is sacked as Welsh health minister.
The health workers' union Unison is calling for more cleaning staff in hospitals to tackle infections like MRSA.
Final-year medicine students have seen debt levels rise by a sixth in one year, a survey suggests.
Lowering levels of a protein in the blood could offer another way of reducing the risk of heart disease, a study says.
A protein traditionally thought of as troublesome actually helps to minimise the effects of asthma, scientists say.
Scientists discover a new protein they believe could help develop much more effective medicines.
A simple blood test could remove the need for painful invasive tests to detect liver disease, its developers say.
Smokers and businesses in Italy threaten to defy a ban on smoking in public places now in effect.
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A week by week guide to pregnancy taking in how the baby develops, changes to the mother and key scan dates.
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