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Swine flu situation same after NZ deaths
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 18:24:00 GMT

Nothing has changed with New Zealand's swine flu situation as far as health officials are concerned. Two men and a young girl confirmed as having the virus have died, and the Chief Coroner believes swine flu was a major contributing factor in at least
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U.S. to Donate Drug to Combat Swine Flu
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 18:11:00 GMT

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Genes that 'double cancer risk' found
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 17:42:00 GMT

SCIENTISTS have discovered two new genes that together double a person's risk of developing melanoma. As part of an international research project, a team of scientists from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research studied the genes of almost 6000
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Health:Vigilance over swine flu deaths
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 17:38:00 GMT

People with flu symptoms are being warned to remain vigilant after three deaths with links to swine flu. Three people under the age of 50, confirmed as having the virus, have died and it is believed swine flu was a major contributing factor in at least
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Health:Monitoring follows swine flu deaths
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 17:38:00 GMT

Health officials are closely monitoring severe swine flu cases with a view to identifying which parts of the community are most at risk. People with flu symptoms are being warned to remain vigilant. Three people under the age of 50 confirmed as having
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