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February 2010 podcast

In the February podcast we find out how scientists may have found an unexpected use for so-called “junk” DNA and how many cases of cervical cancer could be prevented by the HPV vaccination programme.

There’s exciting news about the progress of a private member’s bill to ban sunbed use for under-18s. And we bring you a special report on a new campaign from the Department of Health to highlight the health risks of alcohol.

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