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'Coma' man conscious for 23 years
A Belgian man who doctors thought was in a coma for 23 years was in fact awake all along, it is revealed.
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'No home smoking rise' after ban
The smoking ban did not lead to children being exposed to more smoking at home, a study has concluded.
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'Parents wrong' on child fitness
Parents have huge misconceptions about the amount of exercise their children take part in, the British Heart Foundation says.
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Gene clue to brain tumour growth
Scientists have pinpointed a mutated gene as key to the development of some types of glioma brain tumour.
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Morphine 'might spread cancer'
Lab tests suggest morphine could encourage the spread of cancer, for which it is routinely prescribed to relieve pain.
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Cancer: The facts
Information and statistics on common types of cancer
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Pregnancy timeline
A week by week guide to pregnancy taking in how the baby develops, changes to the mother and key scan dates.