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|  | The majority of women would consider having cosmetic surgery , a new survey has revealed. Research conducted by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) found that 48 per cent of the women... |
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|  | Scientists at the University of Newcastle have developed a new technique which makes use of UV light to target cancer tumours. The cancer treatment involves the cloaking of antibodies which can... |
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|  | Doctors in Northern Ireland have welcomed the launch of the executive's consultation into raising the age for the purchase of tobacco products. Health minister Michael McGimpsey has invited views on... |
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|  | A growing number of people are aware of chlamydia, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics. Data show that 84 per cent of men and 92 per cent of women now know that chlamydia... |
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|  | An "alarming" number of women are unaware of the link between age and breast cancer, meaning that many may not be diagnosed and receive cancer treatment until the disease has... |
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|  | A new immunisation scheme is likely to reduce the number of women requiring cervical cancer treatment . The government has announced that, as of September 2008, girls between the ages of 12 and 13... |
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|  | UK researchers have suggested that a discovery on how fertility in cows is affected by common womb infections may shed light on female infertility and even pave the way for a new form of infertility... |
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|  | Christmas may be a time for over-indulging, but experts point out that Christmas Day itself can actually be one of the healthiest of the year. The British Dietetic Association suggests that Christmas... |
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|  | A new infertility treatment has been used successfully for the first time in the UK, resulting in the birth of twins. The baby boy and girl, whose names have not been released to the media, were born... |
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|  | Britons who find it hard to say no to food may welcome some handy tips on how to avoid weight gain this winter. According to the British Nutrition Foundation, people gain an average of 2kg (5lbs) in... |
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|  | Breakthrough Breast Cancer has called for more research into complementary therapies, as the charity claims more than 60 per cent of breast cancer patients use them alongside their conventional cancer... |
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|  | The likelihood of developing skin cancer increases with age, meaning that elderly people may be more likely to need skin cancer treatment , an expert has said. According to Nina Goad, a spokeswoman... |
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|  | A new survey reveals this week that the majority of UK men over 30 years old visit their GPs only if they feel ill for more than a week. The survey also suggested that visits to their doctor... |
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|  | Researchers have found a new polymer that could improve the artificial joints used in hip replacement surgery . Many patients with arthritis choose to undergo hip replacement surgery in order to... |
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|  | A new complex designed to cater specifically for tourists seeking treatment abroad is being considered by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in Korea. The city is currently working on a... |
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|  | The number of people with type 2 diabetes is increasing as a direct result of growing obesity levels, figures have shown. According to government data, the overall rate of diabetes increased from 5.8... |
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|  | Researchers have identified immune cells that appear to promote the formation of new blood vessels, a discovery that could lead to new methods of infertility treatment . Around 15 per cent of women of... |
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|  | Patients who have recently undergone spinal surgery may benefit from injections of botox, an expert has claimed. According to Dr Christopher Smith, assistant professor of urology at Baylor College of... |
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|  | A person's level of body satisfaction does not appear to influence whether or not they decide to have cosmetic surgery , experts have said. A study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery... |
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|  | Britons are set to borrow £1.4 billion in loans this year in a bid to fund their desire for cosmetic surgery , financial experts have said. According to researchers at Abbey Loans, 918,000 Brits... |
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