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# Major study

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People in richer countries more likely to die from cancer, says new study

In poorer countries, heart disease remains a leading cause of death.

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Sep 3rd 2019, 10:05 AM

'End of HIV pandemic' in sight after medicine makes virus 'untransmittable' between sexual partners

The virus remains one of the world’s biggest health problems.

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May 3rd 2019, 7:13 AM

Taking ibuprofen can raise the risk of heart failure, scientists warn

Medics used data taken from 10 million patients across Europe.

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Sep 29th 2016, 6:26 PM