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BBC Medical NewsVisit BBC News for up-to-the-minute news, breaking news, video, audio and feature stories. BBC News provides trusted World and UK news as well as local and regional perspectives. Also entertainment, business, science, technology and health news. Reading Arabic 'hard for brain'Israeli scientists believe they have identified why Arabic is particularly hard to learn to read. 'No evidence' implants are toxicTests on a type of breast implant filled with an unapproved gel have shown no evidence they are unsafe, UK experts say. Compost sparks Legionnaire's fearGardeners 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 womenBritish scientists say they are closer to knowing why older women trying to fall pregnant are more likely to produce abnormal eggs. Bone drug linked to cancer riskLong-term use of bone-strengthening drugs may boost the risk of oesophageal cancer, a study suggests. 'Big drop' in alcohol consumptionAlcohol consumption has fallen faster than ever, figures from the British Beer and Pub Association suggest. Elderly broken hip care concernsOne in five elderly people with broken hips do not get surgery quickly enough, a survey shows. Brain training may delay dementiaPeople who do puzzles and crosswords may stave off dementia longer but experience a more rapid decline once the disease sets in, a study suggests. School meals 'help fussy eaters'School lunches can tempt fussy eaters to try new foods, a survey carried out in England for the School Food Trust suggests. Ministers propose 45p drink priceThe Scottish government says drinkers should be charged a minimum of 45p for every unit of alcohol as part of efforts to cut consumption.OnMedica NewsThe latest news from OnMedica Bisphosphonates may double cancer risk Get the basics right first in asthma Electronic records roll-out going slowly Oxygen therapy no benefit to terminally ill Tight blood pressure control can save kidneys |
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