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Health

Diabetes 'ups birth defect risk'
The risk of birth defects increases four-fold if the pregnant mother has diabetes, a study of 400,000 pregnancies in England suggests.
Campaign to cut smoking in cars
A campaign to stop people smoking in cars when children are present, and which could pave the way for a ban, is launched by the Welsh government.
'A little too much drink' warning
Drinking "just a little more than they should" puts people at risk of serious illness including heart disease, stroke and cancer, the government is warning.
Malaria toll 'is twice as high'
The number of deaths worldwide from malaria has been underestimated, according to data published in the medical journal the Lancet.
Health bodies reject NHS reforms
Physiotherapist leaders have joined the Royal College of GPs in calling for the health bill in England to be scrapped, increasing pressure on the government.


Health News Video Box

VIDEO: 'Just one more drink' alcohol warning
A new television advertising campaign in England is warning against the temptations of "just one more" drink.
VIDEO: MPs 'should admit mental health issues'
Alastair Campbell reckons MPs are more likely to suffer from mental health issues than the one-in-four figure for the general population.
VIDEO: Newborns 'should receive vitamin D'
Doctors are calling for newborn babies to be given vitamin D, to protect them from bone disease and other illnesses.
VIDEO: GP leaders turn back on NHS plans
The Royal College of GPs calls for the health bill to be scrapped, heaping more pressure on the government's controversial reforms in England.

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VIDEO: 'Just one more drink' alcohol warning


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