Monthly Archives: July 2010

Warning over £106bn bill for old-age care

Insurance and annuities – not taxes – must pay for rising over-65 population, advises rightwing thinktank Policy Exchange Continue reading

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HIV infection risk for women halved by gel – study

UN and WHO warmly welcome results of study on use of vaginal gel before sexual intercourse Continue reading

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Barbecue meals under fire for exceeding healthy calorie intake

Study shows alfresco eating can lead to 1,000 calories more than recommended daily amount for women and 500 for men Continue reading

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San Francisco introduces mobile phone radiation labels

Industry denounces law, saying there is no significant evidence that phones are harmful to health Continue reading

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