Scientists reveal new meningitis B vaccine

12:07am Thursday 15th May 2008

John von Radowitz A meningitis B vaccine that could protect millions of UK children against the deadly disease for the first time has performed well in a preliminary trial, it was revealed yesterday.

Lupus group gathers in Glasgow

12:29am Monday 12th May 2008

Lupus sufferers from across the UK gathered in Glasgow yesterday to hear of developments in the treatment of the disease which affects more than 50,000 people in the country.

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Vaccination warning as diphtheria child dies

12:17am Friday 9th May 2008

Jane Kirby Parents were yesterday reminded to check that their youngsters are fully vaccinated after a child died from diphtheria in London.

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Obesity is linked to short sleeps and taking long lie-ins

12:23am Thursday 8th May 2008

MIKE STOBBE People who sleep fewer than six hours a night - or more than nine - are more likely to be obese, according to a new American government study that is one of the largest to show a link between irregular sleep and big bellies.

New service to help stop smoking

12:32am Wednesday 7th May 2008

JAMES MORGAN j.morgan@theherald.co.uk A NEW Stop Smoking Service was launched yesterday, targeted at pregnant women in some of Scotland's most deprived communities.

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