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Common fibre a 'true superfood' A fibre found in most fruit and vegetables may help ward off cancer, experts believe. Call to ban junk food from NHS Hospitals and GP surgeries should follow the lead of schools and ban sugary drinks and snacks, experts say. Repossession 'is mental threat' House repossession poses the greatest threat to people's mental health, a charity has warned. Deaths lead to transplants review Heart transplants at a London hospital are reviewed after four people die within 30 days of their operations. Complaints 'do not improve NHS' The NHS in England is failing to learn from complaints made to it by patients, a parliamentary watchdog says. GPs 'paid more for working less' Family doctors are working less, but being paid more after a new contract "failed to live up to expectations", MPs said. Northern Ireland nurse jobs threat A union threatens industrial action if health service jobs, including 722 nursing posts, are cut over the next three years. Gut 'tasting' could beat poisons The gut may have receptors that shut down appetite when bitter substances are detected, a study suggests. UV light fear over 'green' bulbs Skin could be damaged by prolonged, close-up exposure to low-energy bulbs, health experts have warned. Fears as women put cult of celebrity over health Women are more interested in the cult of celebrity than their own health, a charity claims. Mark Easton Credit crunch and the human stress factor War legacy The 67-year battle to save WWII veteran's leg Virtual healing How students use 3D technology to beat cancer Happy talk Should politicians focus on making us happier, not richer? Medical notes A comprehensive guide to clinical conditions From BBC Health Why all women should be breast aware Bone marrow campaigner dies A man whose childhood fight against leukaemia led to the creation of a charity for black bone marrow donors has died. 'Vaccinate now' to beat bird flu A vaccine available right now could help save lives in a future bird flu pandemic, UK scientists claim. Hospice has nearly £6m in Iceland A hospice providing care for terminally ill children has £5.7m invested in one of the troubled Icelandic banks, it says. Ginseng jabs kill three in China The Chinese government says three people have died after receiving herbal ginseng injections in Yunnan province.