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NHS plans to scrap homeopathy treatments
The proposals are criticised for "disproportionately affecting" poorer families.
Boots faces morning-after pill cost row
The pharmacy is accused of keeping prices high to avoid stirring up controversy.
'Mind-blowing' cows hold clue to beating HIV
The secret to an HIV vaccine may be in a cow's tummy, US researchers say.
Nine lifestyle changes can reduce dementia risk, study says
They include hearing loss, smoking, and not finishing secondary education, a study says.
Aids deaths halve as more get drugs
One million people died from Aids last year, according to UNAids.
Half of pupils expelled from school 'mentally ill'
A study suggests if those with undiagnosed problems were included, the rate would be much higher.
'Too many' patients locked in for mental health care
England's health regulator says a high proportion of people should be cared for closer to home.
Plan not to give HPV vaccine to boys causes concern
Decision not to vaccinate boys against a cancer-causing sexually transmitted infection attracts fierce criticism.
Tobacco firms 'hamper anti-smoking push'
Countries covering two thirds of the world's population now have measures in place to encourage people to stop smoking.
Births to foreign-born mothers hit 28% in England and Wales
This figure has been on the rise since 1990 in England and Wales, official data shows.

NHS Choices Behind the Headlines

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...
House dust linked to obesity – but only in mice
"Bad news for those who hate cleaning: dusty homes could make you obese," reports the Mail Online. Scientists...
Face-to-face bullying much more common than cyberbullying
"Children suffer significantly more face-to-face bullying than online abuse," reports the Mail Online....
Does coffee make you live longer?
"Drinking three cups of coffee a day could add years to your life, suggest studies," reports the Metro....

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