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Scientists trial new lung cancer tests
08/05/2008 15:59:10
Scientists are to try out two new tests for lung cancer to see if they are capable of detecting the disease at an earlier and more treatable stage.

Study reveals lack of 'five-a-day' understanding
08/05/2008 15:58:43
The nation is confused about the recommendation to eat five daily portions of fruit and vegetables, with a quarter believing orange squash to count as one portion of fruit, a new poll has found.

Drug treatment improving, report finds
07/05/2008 12:18:42
The majority of drug treatment services are performing well within acceptable levels, a new report has found.

Report reveals regional variation in child asthma admissions
06/05/2008 16:10:19
The number of children being admitted to hospital as a result of asthma varies across the country, according to a new report.

Chemicals protect anti-tumour gene
06/05/2008 10:50:49
Scientists have discovered a group of chemicals that protect a major anti-tumour gene from being destroyed.

Nice slammed for lack of transparency
02/05/2008 17:18:22
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) should have been more transparent in its decisions over Alzheimer's drugs, judges have ruled.