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2 September 2010 Last updated at 19:13 ET

Bone drug linked to cancer risk

Long-term use of bone-strengthening drugs may boost the risk of oesophageal cancer, a study suggests.

Compost sparks Legionnaire's fear

Gardeners are being warned about the risk of Legionnaire's disease from compost after a pensioner developed the disease after handling compost.
Clue to egg flaws in older women

British scientists say they are closer to knowing why older women trying to fall pregnant are more likely to produce abnormal eggs.
Brain training may delay dementia
Warning on child medicine errors
'Brisk walks' to prevent cancers
Cannabis may relieve chronic pain
MS activity 'alters with seasons'
Test 'can predict C-section need'
NGOs warn of 'toxic' whale meat

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