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Four distinct types of breast cancer identified

Friday, 24 May 2013 22:12

In the first comprehensive genetic analysis of breast cancer, US researchers have identified four genetically distinct types.

Swiss reject full ban on smoking

Friday, 24 May 2013 22:12

Voters in Switzerland have rejected a total ban on smoking in enclosed public places at a referendum held on Sunday.

Gene flaw linked to low back pain

Friday, 24 May 2013 22:12

Scientists have identified a gene flaw linked to disc problems that are a common cause of lower back pain.

The case against being too clean

Friday, 24 May 2013 22:12

Journalist Moises Velasquez-Manoff has just published a book about an idea known as the hygiene hypothesis, the implications of which threaten to unravel much of what we think we know about health and disease.

Doubts about ginkgo biloba as memory aid

Friday, 24 May 2013 22:12

Ginkgo biloba extract is widely used as a preventive for Alzheimer’s, but a new randomised placebo-controlled study indicates it does not work.

Health & Beauty

Four distinct types of breast cancer identified

Swiss reject full ban on smoking

Gene flaw linked to low back pain

The case against being too clean

Doubts about ginkgo biloba as memory aid

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