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Sewage in our Rivers

The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.

14 Sep 2022
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Low-energy bulbs 'worsen rashes'

The switch to energy-saving light bulbs may put thousands at risk of painful skin reactions, health charities warn. Fluorescent bulbs can exacerbate skin rashes in people with photosensitive skin conditions, experts said. The government is planning to prevent the sale of conventional bulbs by 2011 to cut carbon dioxide emissions.

7 Jan 2008
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Down's gene boost fights cancers

People with Down's syndrome are less likely to get some cancers - and scientists hope to exploit this to help other people at risk. Most cases of Down's happen because the baby is carrying an extra chromosome packed with genetic information.

7 Jan 2008
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Indigestion 'busting NHS budget'

At least ?100m of NHS money and almost ?2bn worldwide is being wasted each year on indigestion drugs, doctors say. In 2006 alone, expenditure on proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) was ?425m in England and ?7bn globally.

7 Jan 2008
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2007 the worst ever year for personal data privacy

Liberal Democrat research has revealed that 37 million items of personal data went missing last year. The figures raise further questions about the Government's ability to handle personal data, and call into doubt plans for identity cards.

6 Jan 2008
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