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Young 'ignorant on mental health'
Almost half of all teenagers cannot name a single mental health condition, according to a poll of schoolchildren.
Vein tubes 'fitted needlessly'
A third of patients have unnecessary tubes inserted into veins when they are in hospital, pharmacists have warned.
Stroke recovery
'I can dance better than I can walk now'
Isotope shortage may delay scans
Hundreds of important NHS hospital tests could be put on hold due to a worldwide shortage of a radioactive isotope.
Universal flu vaccine tests start
A universal flu vaccine which could mean an end to the annual flu jab is being trialled on UK volunteers.
Breaking a taboo
Is Greece set to change its stance on organ donation?
New wheelchair
Reinventing the wheel to help disabled people
Team sports blamed for health gap
Too much team sport in schools is stopping pupils from learning about individual physical exercise, say researchers.
Hearing risk for festival goers
A charity warns festival goers could be seriously damaging their hearing after research suggesting it is a widespread problem.
Filling the gap
The lure of Hungarian dentists
Ad prompts surge in organ donors
While the debate about changing the law on organ donation rages, experts consider how to improve the current system.
DJs criticised for drink comments
A report criticises a number of radio presenters for encouraging heavy drinking among their listeners.
Call to curb tobacco marketing
Campaigners and researchers have urged ministers to take a tough stance on the sale of tobacco.
Down's signs 'seen in stem cells'
Scientists in London have traced the embryonic changes that occur in children with Down's syndrome
Music tastes link to personality
Musical taste and style is closely related to personality type, according to new research from a Scottish university.
Nigeria arranges 'HIV marriages'
A Nigerian state government encourages HIV-positive men and women to marry each other.
Patients win smoking ban appeal
An Appeal Court judge gives patients at a high-security hospital permission to fight against a smoking ban.
Cancer drug battle goes to court
A cancer sufferer who could die in the next two months takes his battle for a drug that may extend his life to the High Court.
Roman Empire 'raised HIV threat'
The spread of the Roman Empire through Europe may explain why those living in its former colonies are more vulnerable to HIV.
Medics 'put patient data at risk'
Two hospital doctors warn patient data is at risk after a snapshot poll of colleagues showed lapses in security.
