SEPTEMBER NEWS & VIEWS
Cancer gene identified
Scientists in Scotland have found a gene that helps spread breast cancer around the body
Dangers of weekend admittance
Patients are more likely to die if they are admitted to hospital at the weekend than during the week
Hearing drop
Roller coasters and fast funfair rides can damage the eardrums
More good news about red wine
Now an ingredient of red wine has been identified as a "wonder drug"
Barking up a good line of research
Bark from the pine tree is being tested as a treatment for heart failure
SEPTEMBER FEATURES
Seasonal flu jab
One of the things that comes round on an annual basis is the question of a flu jab.
Dry Skin
One in three of us suffer from a skin condition at any one time and dry skin is one of the major problems.
Type 2 Diabetes
According to a recent health survey, by 2020 Type 2 diabetes could rise by as much as 98 per cent.
Doctors are showing concern that we are all shying away from sunshine too much
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