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Mother`s heartbeat `synchronises with foetus`

The heartbeats of a mother and her unborn foetus synchronise when she breathes rhythmically

The heartbeats of a mother and her unborn foetus synchronise when she breathes rhythmically, researchers have said. Scientists at the University of Aberdeen claim the connection paves the way for a new technique to detect development problems during pregnancy.

Written by: Andy Wells. Published: 21st July 2010

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Fears over hospital merger plans

New government policy forcing a rethink on hospital reorganisations in England could cost money.

An ex-senior civil servant is warning that a new government policy forcing a rethink on hospital reorganisations in England could cost money. Plans to close or downgrade some hospitals in England are facing hold-ups after a review ordered by health secretary Andrew Lansley.

Written by: Jane Dreaper, BBC. Published: 21st July 2010

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Scots `drink a quarter more alcohol` than other Brits

Scottish adults buy a quarter more alcohol than the rest of Britain, according to an NHS study.

Scottish adults buy a quarter more alcohol than the rest of Britain, according to an NHS study. The extra intake equated to about two more pints of beer or two glasses of wine a week, compared to other Britons.

Written by: Andy Wells. Published: 21st July 2010