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How common are repeat abortions?
The NHS “spends £1m a week on repeat abortions”, the Daily Mail reported.
Statins 'may cut bowel cancer risk'
Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs “could more than halve the risk of bowel cancer”, according to the Daily Mail.
Clot risk of contraceptive patch examined
“Women using a vaginal ring or skin patch for contraception are at around double the risk of a blood clot compared to those taking the Pill,” the Daily Mail has reported.
NHS may use Botox for migraine
The NHS is set to use Botox injections to treat chronic migraines, it has been widely reported today.
People 'avoid sex after heart attacks'
Thousands of heart attack survivors are too worried to have sex because they fear it will trigger another attack, the Daily Mail has reported today.
Drawing test 'predicts stroke death'
“A simple drawing test may help predict the risk of older men dying after a first stroke,” says BBC News.
The coil 'effective in emergencies'
“The coil is a much more effective form of emergency contraception than the morning-after pill,” says the Metro.
Many cancers caused by 'treatable infections'
“One in six cancers caused by preventable infections,” the Daily Mail reported today.
Zinc 'can ease cold symptoms'
Scientists have found that taking zinc tablets “may shorten the duration of a cold”, The Independent reported today.
DNA blood test for prostate cancer
“A blood test for men with prostate cancer could detect if the illness is likely to be life-threatening,” the Daily Mail has reported.