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6 January 2012 Last updated at 12:56 ET

Hep C vaccine trial 'promising'Hepatitis C

An early clinical trial of a hepatitis C vaccine has shown "promising" results, according to researchers at Oxford University.

PIP breast implantClinics 'should remove implants'

Women anxious about their banned PIP breast implants should be able to have them removed by whoever fitted them, the UK government says.

New Delhi smogSouth Asia's smog 'getting worse'

A rapid rise in air pollution from fossil fuels and biomass burnings worsens winter smog and extends its duration in many parts of South Asia.

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Implant statistics warning

18:32 UK time, Tuesday, 3 January 2012

I would urge caution over some of the figures for rupture rates being reported regarding the banned PIP breast implants.

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