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BBC Health News: 01-11-2005

Child warning over mobile phones
Parents should ensure their children use mobile phones only when absolutely necessary, an expert is warning.

Pledge to end NHS discrimination
The government pledges to end discrimination after the death of a black patient in NHS mental health care.

NHS scales back payment changes
Changes to the way hospitals are paid are being scaled back amid concerns over "financial volatility".

Allergy report response 'lacking'
The government is criticised for failing to respond adequately to a report which claimed NHS allergy services were a lottery.

Helpline for fraud doctor patients
Women concerned about the treatment they received from a now jailed doctor can get advice from a helpline opened today.

HIV discrimination 'rife in UK'
Goverment policies have been blamed for fuelling discrimination against people with HIV.

Cot death mother's payout battle
A mother who was wrongly convicted of the murder of two of her children will fight for compensation.

Gene clue to HIV origin in humans
Scientists say they have uncovered an important clue to understanding the origins of the Aids epidemic.

Maggots could save NHS millions
A new study into the use of maggots could help save the NHS millons of pounds.

Dentist contract plans put back
The government has put back the introduction of a new contract for dentists by six months.

Heart 'key' to women's longevity
Women could be living longer than men because they have stronger hearts, a study says.

NHS pension change anger
NHS workers may have their normal retirement age lifted to 65 from 60, under proposals put forward by employers.

Crematoria warned over mercury
Strict rules for crematoria to limit mercury pollution from tooth fillings have been announced.

Wales 'must learn health lessons'
Wales has to learn from England as it tackles NHS waiting lists, says the new Welsh health minister.

Quiz for former Scots health chief
Jobs should be cut to help solve the cash crisis at Argyll and Clyde Health Board, the former head of NHS Scotland says.

Olive oil acid 'cuts cancer risk'
Scientists say they have found why a diet rich in olive oil may cut the risk of developing breast cancer.

Gamblers' brains addiction clue
Serious gamblers demonstrate a similar pattern of brain activity to people addicted to drugs, a study suggests.

Cancer: The facts
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Pregnancy timeline
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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