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Sars-like virus death reported in UK
A patient infected with a new respiratory illness similar to the deadly Sars virus has died in the UK.
'Bionic legs' for military amputees
Injured military personnel who have legs amputated are to be given the most up-to-date prosthetic limbs after the government set aside £6.5m.
Four A&E units being downgraded
Accident and Emergency (A&E) units at four London hospitals are to be downgraded.
Fizzy drinks tax needed - doctors
Fizzy drinks should be heavily taxed and junk food adverts banished until after the TV watershed, doctors say, in a call for action over obesity.
Diamond to shine light on infections
The UK's national synchrotron facility - the Diamond Light Source near Oxford - is to become a world...
Fall in condom use behind HIV rise
A fall in the proportion of gay and bisexual men using condoms is behind the rise in HIV infections in those groups in the UK, say researchers.
Hunt warns over defensive NHS bosses
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt writes to every NHS trust in England warning them against a culture that is "defensive" in dealing with whistleblowers.
Cooking classes 'boost healthy diet'
Short cooking classes can have a long-term impact on healthy eating, a study suggests.
Third family 'Sars-like virus' case
A third member of a family in the UK has been infected with a new respiratory illness similar to the deadly Sars virus, officials have confirmed.
New Zealand acts on tobacco packets
New Zealand says it will put all tobacco products into plain packaging, following the landmark move by Australia last year.

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Western sperm counts 'halved' in last 40 years
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'Buying time' and not just things may increase life satisfaction
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Snoring link to Alzheimer’s disease unproven
"Snoring linked to Alzheimer's," the Mail Online reports. A US study reported an association between...
Could cows be the clue that leads to an HIV vaccine?
"Cows have shown an 'insane' and 'mind-blowing' ability to tackle HIV which will help develop a vaccine,...
Nine lifestyle changes may reduce risk of dementia
"Nine lifestyle changes can reduce dementia risk," BBC News reports. A major review by The Lancet has...
High-dose vitamin D 'doesn't prevent colds and flu in kids'
"Vitamin D will not protect your child from a cold: myth-busting study says 'more isn't always better'...
Benefits of artificial sweeteners unclear
"Artificial sweeteners linked to risk of weight gain," the Daily Mirror reports. Researchers looking...
Some types of vegetarian diet can raise heart disease risk
"Being vegetarian isn't always healthy: Plant-based diet may raise the risk of heart disease," the Daily...
'Regular sex keeps you younger' claims are unsupported
"Scientists have found you can hold back the hands of time with a regular romp," is The Sun's typically...
Long working week 'may increase risk of irregular heartbeat'
"Long working days can cause heart problems, study says," The Guardian reports. Researchers found people...

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