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Aids is China’s deadliest disease

February 18, 2009 on 3:35 am | In Asia-Pacific | Comments Off Chinese officials say that HIV/Aids was the leading cause of death last year, killing 7,000 in nine months.

Smoking kills regardless of class

February 18, 2009 on 2:10 am | In Scotland | Comments Off A new study reveals that being female or wealthy offers no defence against ill health caused by smoking.

Shingles ‘risk’ of arthritis drug

February 18, 2009 on 12:02 am | In Health | Comments Off Some popular treatments for rheumatoid arthritis could increase the risk of shingles, a German study suggests.

Stem cell ‘cure’ boy gets tumour

February 18, 2009 on 12:01 am | In Health | Comments Off A boy treated with foetal stem cells for a rare disease develops tumours, raising questions over the therapy's safety.

Risky tan jab warnings ‘ignored’

February 18, 2009 on 12:01 am | In Health | Comments Off Repeated warnings about potential health risks of so-called tan jabs appear to be going unheeded, experts believe.