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From BBC News
Flu outbreak 'may have hit peak'
The outbreak of flu cases in England and Wales looks like it has peaked, experts say.
Doubts raised over measles target
The UK is named as one of Europe's worst countries for measles, dashing global hopes of eradicating the disease by 2010.
Bosses slam 'throw a sickie' ad
An advert for a cold and flu medicine is criticised by bosses for encouraging workers to "throw a sickie".
Radon gas action needed across UK
All new homes should be fitted with measures to prevent the build-up of the potentially harmful gas radon, say researchers.
Skin cancer 'ups new cancer risk'
Skin cancer patients have a higher chance of developing other forms of the disease, research suggests.
Appeal for research brain donors
More people need to donate their brains to medical research if cures for diseases like dementia are to be found, scientists say.
Baby dies as bug strikes hospital
A baby dies and six others are in an isolation ward after an infection strikes at a neo-natal unit of a Birmingham hospital.
Rabies victim dies of infection
A Northern Ireland woman who contracted the rabies virus while she was abroad dies, her family says.
NHS patient error deaths 'rising'
More than 3,000 people have died as a result of patient safety incidents in just one year in England, figures show.
Blocking it out - why Tetris can help combat traumatic stress
Playing the computer puzzle game Tetris might help reduce the effects of traumatic stress, say UK researchers.
Difficult decisions
A prenatal autism test could mean the loss of great minds
Super stethoscope
How FBI technology is driving a medical advance
Feilden's blog
Scientists need your brain for medical research
Kiss of life
Brave doctors try to revive Nigeria's health system
Medical notes
A comprehensive guide to clinical conditions
From BBC Health
Living with seasonal affective disorder
China investigates baby's death
Chinese officials investigate the death of a baby boy soon after he was fed baby milk powder.
Warning over 'third-hand smoke'
Many people are unaware that even smoking away from babies or pregnant women presents a risk, according to US research.
Woman told she had flu dies
A mother from Norfolk dies three days after a medical line said she had a bout of flu and should drink plenty of fluids.
Females 'less physically active'
Females are less physically active at both ends of life than their male counterparts, two studies suggest.
Hospital mobile rules eased
Hospitals in England should consider allowing more liberal use of mobile phones, the Department of Health has announced.
Man has hiccups for two years
Christopher Sands says he's keeping his sense of humour despite not being able to stop hiccupping for nearly two years.
Stress hormone 'a marker for ME'
Low levels of the stress hormone cortisol in children linked to higher risk of chronic fatigue syndrome as adults.
Ebola alert shuts Angolan border
Angola closes part of its border with the DR Congo to prevent the spread of the deadly virus Ebola.
Scientists dismiss 'detox myth'
Products that claim to help the body "detox" are often based on meaningless claims, scientists warn.
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.
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