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'Super antibody' fights off flu

The first antibody which can fight all types of the influenza A virus has been discovered, researchers claim. read more

Bowel cancer risk doubles in a generation

A man's chance of getting bowel cancer has doubled since the mid-70s, according to new research. read more

Surprise discovery allows scientists to block Alzheimer's

Scientists developing treatments for the devastating brain disorder Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) have unexpectedly... read more

Surprise discovery allows scientists to block Alzheimer's

Scientists developing treatments for the devastating brain disorder Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) have unexpectedly... read more

Skin patch could cure peanut allergy

A revolutionary skin patch that may cure thousands of deadly peanut allergy has been developed by paediatricans. read more

Bacteria 'linked' to Parkinson's disease

The bacteria responsible for stomach ulcers have been linked to Parkinson's disease, according to researchers in the US. read more

Malaria blocks 'super-infection'

The malaria parasite can ensure it keeps a host body all to itself by preventing further malarial infections, according to... read more

Gene clue to how superbugs attack

Genes that make MRSA resistant to antibiotics have been pinpointed by UK scientists. read more

Parents 'want child gene tests'

Parents believe the benefits of testing their children for the genetic risk of some diseases outweigh the negative... read more

NZ trialling new role

A new breed of health worker is being trialled in one of New Zealand's biggest hospitals. Called a physician assistant,... read more