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Isotope shortage may delay scans Hundreds of important NHS hospital tests could be put on hold due to a worldwide shortage of a radioactive isotope. Universal flu vaccine tests start A universal flu vaccine which could mean an end to the annual flu jab is being trialled on UK volunteers. DJs criticised for drink comments A report criticises a number of radio presenters for encouraging heavy drinking among their listeners. Down's signs 'seen in stem cells' Scientists in London have traced the embryonic changes that occur in children with Down's syndrome Hearing risk for festival goers A charity warns festival goers could be seriously damaging their hearing after research suggesting it is a widespread problem. Team sports blamed for health gap Too much team sport in schools is stopping pupils from learning about individual physical exercise, say researchers. Call to curb tobacco marketing Campaigners and researchers have urged ministers to take a tough stance on the sale of tobacco. Cancer drug battle goes to court A cancer sufferer who could die in the next two months takes his battle for a drug that may extend his life to the High Court. Ad prompts surge in organ donors While the debate about changing the law on organ donation rages, experts consider how to improve the current system. Women tend to fall for men who look like their father When it comes to choosing a husband, women tend to pick men who resemble their dad, a study shows. New wheelchair Reinventing the wheel to help disabled people Filling the gap The lure of Hungarian dentists Breaking a taboo Is Greece set to change its stance on organ donation? Fight for survival The curious behaviour of people facing oblivion Medical notes A comprehensive guide to clinical conditions From BBC Health Are you getting your five portions a day? Music tastes link to personality Musical taste and style is closely related to personality type, according to new research from a Scottish university. Roman Empire 'raised HIV threat' The spread of the Roman Empire through Europe may explain why those living in its former colonies are more vulnerable to HIV. Nigeria arranges 'HIV marriages' A Nigerian state government encourages HIV-positive men and women to marry each other. Medics 'put patient data at risk' Two hospital doctors warn patient data is at risk after a snapshot poll of colleagues showed lapses in security.

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