Behind the Headlines
Your guide to the science that makes the news
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Women who have received HPV vaccine may require fewer cervical screening tests
Friday November 10 2017
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Daytime wounds may heal faster
Thursday November 9 2017
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IUD contraception linked to lower cervical cancer risk
Thursday November 9 2017
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Night-time eating linked to heart disease
Wednesday November 8 2017
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Moderate physical activity linked to longer lifespan in older women
Wednesday November 8 2017
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Group B streptococcus vaccine estimated to prevent 100,000 newborn deaths
Monday November 6 2017
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Cancer treatment response may be affected by gut bacteria
Friday November 3 2017
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Could a blood test in middle age predict dementia risk?
Thursday November 2 2017
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Acid reflux drugs linked to increased stomach cancer risk
Wednesday November 1 2017
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Nutrient drink for Alzheimer's has disappointing result in trial
Tuesday October 31 2017
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Marriage may help lower dementia risk
Monday October 30 2017
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Afternoon open heart surgery 'leads to fewer complications', study reports
Friday October 27 2017
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Report calls for better mental health support in the workplace
Thursday October 26 2017
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Vitamin D may help reduce type 1 diabetes risk in susceptible children
Wednesday October 25 2017
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New genetic variants associated with breast cancer identified
Wednesday October 25 2017
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Blood-thinning drugs may reduce dementia risk in people with irregular heartbeats
Wednesday October 25 2017
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Eating mushrooms at breakfast may help you feel fuller
Monday October 23 2017
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Men who perform oral sex on women 'more at risk of mouth and throat cancers'
Friday October 20 2017
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Worrying rise in reports of self-harm among teenage girls in UK
Friday October 20 2017
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HIV prevention drug could save NHS £1 billion over 80 years
Thursday October 19 2017
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Thousands of studies could be flawed due to contaminated cells
Wednesday October 18 2017
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'Magic mushrooms' may help 'reset' depressive brains, study claims
Monday October 16 2017
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Pregnant women 'should avoid sleeping on back in last trimester'
Friday October 13 2017
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Hormonal fertility tests 'waste of time and money'
Thursday October 12 2017
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Childhood obesity soars worldwide – but many children in Africa and Asia are underweight
Thursday October 12 2017
