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Brain scan reveals memories

Brain scan can reveal what memories a person is recalling say scientists.

Hope after thalidomide find

Safer thalidomide-like drugs could be developed after scientists discover primary mechanism that causes malformed limbs.

Occasional high BP warning sign for stroke

Research suggests doctors should prescribe medication to regulate blood pressure levels.

New treatment for skin cancer

A light emitting device has been developed to help treat skin cancer.

Contraceptive pill long-term effects studied

Research has found women who took the pill 'live longer'.

£2m spent on first class travel

Figure show the DH spent £2m on first class travel over the last 12 months.

Electronic medical records explained

The system could potentially breach privacy laws, however, could prevent medical errors.

Cholesterol guidelines need to be followed

Doctors need to follow guidelines to reduce cholesterol in patients with high risk of heart disease.

Managers want power to fire GPs

NHS managers call for the power to fire GPs and get rid of small practices.

Darzi contracts remodelled

PCTs amend Darzi centre contracts to toughen up performance targets.

GP pay award slammed

GP leaders hit out at government plans to hand GPs an effective pay cut.

System C is top employer

The healthcare IT software services company is named as one of the top 100 employers to work for in the UK.

Pharmacist refuses to issue pill because of religion

An investigation has been launched after a woman is refused the contraceptive pill because of pharmacist's religion.

iPhone app to help smokers quit

An iPhone application has been launched to help people quit smoking.

Behavioural problems linked to future pain

Researchers think faulty hormone signals in the brain play a key role.

No evidence that acupuncture aids IVF

Fertility experts say couples may be wasting their money on acupuncture to increase pregnancy chances through IVF.

Action plan to reduce obesity in Wales

Welsh families offered action plans about healthy eating and exercise.

Birth defects rise in Fallujah

The BBC has been told of the rise in birth defects in Fallujah and US weaponry is being blamed.

DNA test to select the right diet

US researchers say a DNA test could predict which weight-loss diet works best for you.

Women wine drinkers stay slimmer

A study shows moderate drinkers gain less weight than teetotallers.

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