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- Cord blood cancer therapy boost
Immune cells grown from umbilical cord blood may one day be used to improve leukaemia treatment, say researchers. - NHS IT 'at least four years late'
It will be at least 2014 before the NHS in England has a single electronic records system, say auditors. - Juice 'prevents clogged arteries'
Juices made from apples or purple grapes protect against developing clogged arteries, a study suggests. - Asbestos cancer chemo doubts
Chemotherapy does not help people with asbestos-related cancer, according to UK researchers. - Local child surgery 'threatened'
Surgeons who carry out routine child operations at local hospitals may become in short supply, experts warn. - Body clock reset clue discovered
A small molecule may have a big role in making the body clock tick, say UK researchers. - Sex disease fears over teenagers
A survey claims that nearly half of all under 25-year-olds do not use condoms when they meet a new partner. - Warning after takeaway tests
Lovers of takeaway food could be eating more than their daily allowance of fat and salt in just one meal, scientists have warned. - Meningitis B trials 'encouraging'
Initial results of clinical trials on a possible vaccine against meningitis B show "encouraging" results. - Single anti-flu drug 'not enough'
No single drug will be enough to treat all the victims of a global pandemic of the H5N1 bird flu, research suggests. - Hope over smear test alternative
A test for a sex infection may be better at screening for cervical cancer than smear tests, a study suggests. - Performance pay for NHS
Ministers plan to ramp up competition in the NHS by linking hospital funds to the quality of their services. - Hospitals' care standards 'vary'
Most hospital inpatients in England are happy with their care, but certain problems remain, a survey suggests. - Call for debate on dementia care
A debate is needed over the ethical dilemmas facing people caring for dementia patients, experts say. - Method spots viable IVF embryos
Scientists use gene analysis to identify the genetic profile of IVF embryos that result in a successful pregnancy. - Clampdown on disability bullying
Schools in England are being told how to tackle bullying of children with special needs or disabilities. - Japan smokers face age test
A Japanese company is developing face recognition software for cigarette vending machines - to curb underage smoking. - Heart disease and stroke
- Cancer: The facts
The disease tends to affect older people - but can strike at any time. - Pregnancy timeline
A week by week guide to pregnancy taking in how the baby develops, changes to the mother and key scan dates.