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Thursday, 8 August, 2002, 16:24 GMT 17:24 UK
HEALTH  
Deadly virus spreads across USUS authorities say a fifth person has died in an outbreak of West Nile virus, which has spread to five states and the capital region.  
Hormone reduces appetite by a thirdA hormone that can significantly decrease the appetite and reduce the desire for food by a third, has been discovered by scientists. 
Cancer drug restores hair colourA drug developed to treat leukaemia has been found to have surprising side effect - it appears able to restore colour to grey hair.
Robot hand for the disabled
Getting a glass of water in the night could soon be far easier for disabled people - a robot could do it for them.
A new type of false teeth
Dentures could one day be replaced by teeth grown from human cells in the laboratory.
Sun cream chemical warning
Experts are warning a chemical used in sun creams and moisturisers can trigger allergic reactions.
Penis amputated 'by accident'
A Mexican surgeon "accidentally" cut off the penis of a patient who had only come in for a circumcision.
Drivers 'at risk' of blood clots
Drivers as well as air passengers could be at risk from deep vein thrombosis on long trips, warns the RAC Foundation.
Shock therapy for obese
Electric shock is the latest method of curbing hunger and helping people lose weight.
Banned doctor hopes to return to the NHS
A doctor struck off following a series of botched operations says he hopes to work again in the NHS.
Twin has surgery after complications
One of the conjoined twins separated in Los Angeles is rushed back into surgery because of bleeding on the brain.
Ambulances 'fiddling response times'
Ambulances are fiddling response times to 999 calls, according to a report by the head of one ambulance trust.
Australia split over foetus research
Australian politicians and scientists clash over the use of aborted foetuses for research as parliament prepares to vote on the issue.
Close-up on cancer genes
Scientists have found a way to detect the earliest signs of cancer in a human cell. |
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