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BBC Health News: 09-27-2004
Five countries which received vCJD-risk blood plasma products should be named to stop the disease spreading, campaigners say.
"Natural" heart pacemakers made from human stem cells have been successfully tested in pigs.
Doctors' surgeries are to begin receiving the combined five-in-one childhood vaccine from Monday.
The parents of a seriously-ill baby will be allowed to have their High Court fight for her right to treatment heard in public.
A gene could explain how parasites which cause malaria escape the action of some antimalaria drugs, say researchers.
Half of adults are at risk of developing high blood pressure, a survey by pharmacists suggests.
Sweet firms are cutting king size chocolate bars in a bid to try and tackle problems of obesity in the UK.
A nurse is charged with murdering three elderly female patients at a West Yorkshire hospital.
The government is to investigate claims parents of children with Asperger's Syndrome are being falsely accused of abuse.
Medics need more information on improving the condition of their patients' hearts, a survey suggests.
A group of doctors resign from a community hospital, but patients are told services are not at risk.
Stretching immediately before sport may hinder performance, according to research.
Malawi, one of the biggest producers of tobacco, is coming under pressure to sign a treaty limiting production.
Vitamin E can help restore sudden hearing loss, research suggests.
Dogs can be trained to sniff out bladder cancer, scientists say they have proven for the first time.
Routine physiotherapy for mild back pain is no more effective than advice, researchers have found.
Concern is being raised that health services may have to be cut to pay for GP out-of-hours service
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