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Find out what's happening this week in the health world with our selection of stories.
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May14
Scotland's pupils set for healthier lunches
School pupils in Scotland are set for healthier lunches from August under new plans announced by the Scottish government.
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May12
Pollution 'ups blood clot risk'
Breathing in air pollution from traffic fumes can raise the risk of potentially deadly blood clots, study says.
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May12
Debt takes toll on those with mental health problems
People with mental health problems are struggling with debt to the detriment of their conditions, report warns.
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May08
Attitudes to mental health remain broadly sympathetic
Public attitudes in England towards people with mental health problems remain broadly sympathetic, survey finds.
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May06
Asthma postcode lottery condemned
Asthma sufferers face an 'unacceptable' postcode lottery when it comes to essential services, a charity has said.
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May06
Psychosis drug use in the young 'has doubled'
The number of children being treated with anti-psychotic drugs has almost doubled in recent years, a study has found.
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May06
Are we a nation of strangers?
More than a third of us would not trust anybody on our street with our keys, according to research.
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May01
Guide offers insight into children's mental health
New mental health guide gives insight into self-harm and eating disorders experienced by children and young people.
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May01
Clinics at work cut sicknotes
Large organisations could cut absenteeism by introducing health clinics at work, investigation reveals.
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Apr30
Binge then diet 'may cut lifespan'
Bouts of binge eating followed by dieting may significantly reduce lifespan, scientists have revealed.