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Alarm as 'super malaria' spreads in South East Asia
The usual treatments are failing 60% of the time in some regions of Cambodia, scientists say.
'My baby is allergic to milk'
Tammy worries that her baby's allergy to milk protein damaged their bond.
Abortion should not be a crime, says doctors' body
The pregnancy association votes to regulate terminations in line with other medical procedures.
New antibody attacks 99% of HIV strains
It will enter clinical trials to prevent and treat the infection next year.
Epilepsy drug warnings 'not reaching women', survey shows
Sodium valproate risks harming unborn babies, but some women haven't received the latest safety warnings.
Mental health staff on long-term stress leave up 22%
The number of staff taking long-term leave has risen steadily over the past five years.
Loneliness: The cost of the 'last taboo'
Loneliness costs £6,000 per person in ill-health, says a study, with calls to end the "stigma".
Epilepsy drug's safety reviewed over pregnancy risk
Women whose children have been harmed by sodium valproate will give evidence to a European panel.
Papworth Hospital granted royal title by Queen
Papworth Hospital opened as a tuberculosis colony and celebrates its 100th year in 2018.
Quit smoking campaign Stoptober backs e-cigs for first time
Stoptober promotes vaping for the first time, as studies suggest a record for successful quit attempts.

NHS Choices Behind the Headlines

Lightning Process 'could help children with chronic fatigue syndrome', study claims
"Controversial Lightning Process 'helps children with chronic fatigue syndrome'," reports The Guardian. The...
Many teenagers reporting symptoms of depression
<h2>Summary</h2> "One in four British girls hit by depression at 14 as experts blame increase in...
Single-injection vaccine device still a long way off
"Scientists invent injection that could deliver every childhood vaccine in one go," reports The Independent....
Women more likely than men to lose interest in sex
"Women get bored of having sex with their partner after just a year together, a new study suggests,"...
Tattoo ink particles can spread into lymph nodes
"Tattoos could give you cancer, new research suggests," is the entirely unsupported claim from the Mail...
No change to alcohol guidelines for pregnancy
"There is little evidence having the occasional drink while pregnant harms a baby," reports the Mail...
Avoid eating just before your bedtime, study recommends
"It's not what you eat, it's when you eat that matters: study shows timing your meals right is the key...
Could a Mediterranean diet be as good as drugs for acid reflux?
"Why the Mediterranean diet is the best cure for acid reflux: Study found patients who ate plenty of...
Drinks industry accused of downplaying 'alcohol-cancer risk'
"Drinks industry downplaying alcohol-cancer link," The Guardian reports as new analysis has been published...
Statins cut heart deaths in men by 28% finds study
"Statins cut the risk of dying from heart disease by 28% among men, according to the longest study of...

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