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Obesity weighing down on life expectancy SBS15:40 19-May-19
      
Midwives marvel at 'crazy' coincidence BBC13:30 18-May-19
      
New cancer drug sees disease 'put to sleep' instead of chemo and radiotherapy The Standard06:37 18-May-19
      
What does the menopause do to the body? BBC00:44 18-May-19
      
Bowel cancer rates are rising in young adults, but do we know what’s behind the increase? Cancer Research UK18:03 17-May-19
      
This BMJ Case Study Shows Just How Dangerous Measles Can Be If You're Pregnant IFLScience17:48 17-May-19

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Staff shortages 'abusing good will of nurses' BBC00:53

New rules for a traditional medicine Bangkok Post00:51

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Earlier today

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Gender identity clinic delay sparks anger BBC00:24

New Zealand-led research could change the way doctors treat asthma TVNZ00:18

The Irish Times view on the new oral health policy: Filling the gaps The Irish Times00:15

These Johns Hopkins students are slashing breast cancer biopsy costs TechCrunch00:07

One in five hospitality workers suffer from work-related severe mental health issues The Royal Society for Public Health00:04

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Breakthrough Asthma Study Set to Revolutionise Treatment Scoop22:32 19-May-19

UK doctor risks quitting medicine for asking woman to remove niqab The Sun News, Nigeria22:25 19-May-19

Asthma research tips single-inhaler study a 'game changer' Radio New Zealand22:23 19-May-19

Eating more rice may not reduce obesity, says HPB The Straits Times22:08 19-May-19

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Growth in life expectancy in Australia slows ScienceDaily21:33 19-May-19

UK's spiralling obesity crisis could lead to liver disease boom Daily Mail21:27 19-May-19

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Lasers developed for non-invasive cancer diagnosis and treatment Digital Journal20:10 19-May-19

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Telenor Health observes World Hypertension Day The Daily Star, Bangladesh19:27 19-May-19

Dr Miriam Stoppard: Your pills’ ‘inactive’ ingredients can trigger allergies Mirror.co.uk19:21 19-May-19

Health of locals ‘seriously affected by contamination from gold mine’ The Nation19:14 19-May-19

Chicago public health department confirms measles case Associated Press18:56 19-May-19

'Gamechanger' NZ study could transform how asthma is treated Newshub18:55 19-May-19

Cancer drug could be repurposed to treat brain aneurysms AniNews.in18:52 19-May-19

Collective ignorance is public health threats Gulf Today18:42 19-May-19

Walking and strength training may decrease the risk of dying from liver disease EurekAlert!18:25 19-May-19

Are old, cheap drugs new treatments for cancer? NewsRoom18:16 19-May-19

IVF 'will alter human evolution' by allowing disease-prone people to have babies Daily Mail18:06 19-May-19

Dana-Farber’s 4-year legal battle shines a light on the origins of PD-1 research — forcing a reckoning on who pioneered … ENDPOINTS18:05 19-May-19

Slouching may be better than sitting up straight - and can help keep spine 'intact' Mirror.co.uk18:04 19-May-19

It’s sensible to add critical illness cover to your health policy The Hindu17:56 19-May-19

Yesterday

Childhood cancers rise by a third in Scotland with air pollution driving increase The Scotsman17:31 19-May-19

Drug addicts 'should have microchips put in their brains' to help them beat addiction Daily Mail17:31 19-May-19

Ex-NBA star Lamar Odom reveals how he used a fake penis to pass a drug test The Standard17:19 19-May-19

New autism research on single neurons suggests signaling problems in brain circuits AlterNet.org16:53 19-May-19

An expert guide to cancerous moles and the skin cancer signs that should raise your suspicions Woman and Home16:38 19-May-19

Child in New Hampshire diagnosed with measles Associated Press16:26 19-May-19

Forgiveness is at the heart of drug rehabilitation The National15:58 19-May-19

Obesity weighing down on life expectancy SBS15:40 19-May-19

'Stepped' treatment reduces drinking in patients with HIV ScienceDaily15:40 19-May-19

Fewer asthma attacks with two-in-one inhaler New Zealand Herald15:33 19-May-19

One killed and eight wounded in shooting at 'alcohol-fueled' Alabama high school graduation… Daily Mail15:24 19-May-19

Growth in life expectancy in Australia slows, research finds EurekAlert!15:24 19-May-19

Parasitic fish could help treat human brain disease Cosmos15:09 19-May-19

CRISPR hope for vax-resistant disease treatment Cosmos15:09 19-May-19

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s ex-lag dad blasted for selling 'sham miracle’ cancer cure drink Daily Star14:50 19-May-19

Malaysia's last surviving male Sumatran rhinoceros in poor health Channel NewsAsia14:34 19-May-19

Israeli Study Finds How Obesity Can Increase Breast Cancer Rates Haaretz14:32 19-May-19

Women following a lower-fat diet had a decreased risk of dying of breast cancer, researchers found The Lily14:10 19-May-19

200 Ghanaians to study medicine in Cuba on scholarship Graphic Online14:02 19-May-19

Breastfeeding linked to major long-term heart health benefits Slashgear13:33 19-May-19

Measles Outbreak In The Philippines NPR13:28 19-May-19

Lassa Fever : 6 cases, one death confirmed in Kebbi Vanguard, Nigeria13:22 19-May-19

Stigma around women's underwear creating a 'petri-dish' for disease The Independent13:17 19-May-19

Julianne Moore says personal experiences spurred her to back AIDS ward documentary Reuters13:07 19-May-19

Pioneering mental health scheme extended BBC12:56 19-May-19

Lassa Fever: Kebbi Govt. confirms 6 cases, one death The Sun News, Nigeria12:54 19-May-19

Weight Loss Surgery May Improve Type 2 Diabetes, Blood Pressure Outcomes In Teens Tech Times12:51 19-May-19

Potentially dangerous vampire facials and vitamin IV treatments only grow in popularity despite safety concerns South China Morning Post12:50 19-May-19

Lassa Fever: Kebbi Govt. confirms six cases, one death The Nation, Nigeria12:30 19-May-19

Lassa Fever: Kebbi Government confirms 6 cases, one death Nigerian Guardian12:26 19-May-19

Luxury cat food recalled after pets and owners get bovine tuberculosis The Independent12:21 19-May-19

Dad's stark warning after wife's breast cancer diagnosis turned family's world upside down Daily Record12:18 19-May-19

Sumatran rhino's health worrying Bernama - Malaysian National News Agency12:04 19-May-19

Millions Of People And Animals Are At Risk Of Naturally Occurring Anthrax Tech Times12:01 19-May-19

Tony Abbott empties beer bottles into his bins before heading to the bottle shop Daily Mail11:53 19-May-19

Health-conscious Brits at risk of suffering from severe food allergy Yahoo! UK & Ireland11:48 19-May-19

6 everyday products that could cause you to fail a drug test Fox News11:05 19-May-19

Eat well, exercise more to reduce risk of dementia AniNews.in10:38 19-May-19

Just one-third of public satisfied with public hospital services South China Morning Post10:33 19-May-19

Irish Cancer Society urges farmers to get SunSmart Agriland10:04 19-May-19

Health + Tech | Technology key to National Health Insurance Plan Jamaica Gleaner10:02 19-May-19

Trump breaks silence amid US abortion row BBC09:42 19-May-19

Clinical Challenges: Testing Your Knowledge of Multiple Sclerosis Medpage Today09:39 19-May-19

Fractures in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Consider the Drugs Medpage Today09:39 19-May-19

Recovering addicts to launch new podcast BBC09:34 19-May-19

Technology key to National Health Insurance Plan Jamaica Gleaner09:31 19-May-19

#TherapistDiaries: “I feel nothing for my baby” – the conception of postpartum depression The Express Tribune07:37 19-May-19

Men continue steroid abuse even after knowing side effects AniNews.in07:37 19-May-19

Breastfeeding makes women less prone to heart diseases AniNews.in07:27 19-May-19

Footy stars are using gel designed for treating animals to get over their injuries Daily Mail07:11 19-May-19

The definitive guide to cystic acne and the dermatologist-approved guide to treating it Glamour07:08 19-May-19

NHS England loses 6,000 mental health nurses in 10 years The Observer06:30 19-May-19

Exploring The Link Between Inflammation And Depression: Study Suggests Women Are Affected The Most Forbes05:37 19-May-19

Understanding panda-nomics BBC05:35 19-May-19

The NDIS tension in boosting disability employment The Mandarin04:42 19-May-19

Hope over ovarian cancer Stuff.co.nz04:40 19-May-19

Columbine school shooting survivor and addiction advocate, 37, is found dead Daily Mail04:31 19-May-19

Israeli genetic research may lead to new treatments for breast cancer Xinhua Online03:00 19-May-19

Potential new treatment targets root cause of asthma Xinhua Online02:50 19-May-19

A Cure for Many Types Depression ThisDay Live01:54 19-May-19

Assessment of feasibility and cost of Hepatitis C elimination in Pakistan The News International01:43 19-May-19

Breastfeeding reduces long-term risk of heart disease in mothers EurekAlert!01:28 19-May-19

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