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New news item COMBATING SWINE FLU Preventing the spread of germs is the single most effective way to slow the spread of diseases like swine flu. ... Read more »
Swine Flu What is swine flu? Swine Flu is a respiratory disease, caused by influenza type A which infects pigs. There are many types, and the infection is cons... Read more »
Universal Over 40s Health Checks A mass programme of health checks for over-40s in England will be launched this week, with ministers promising it will save 650 lives a year. Every five years, those aged 40... Read more »
Cervical Cancer Screenings Soar Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women under 35 but the vast majority of cases still occur in older women. Around 3,000 women are diagnosed with the disea... Read more »
Alcohol plans set to be unveiled Plans to set minimum prices for alcohol are expected to be unveiled by the governments top medical adviser. Chief Medical Officer for England, Sir Liam Donaldson, will publi... Read more »
Napping ''increases type 2 diabetes risk'' Hormones that stop insulin working properly can be activated by napping. Taking regular lunchtime siestas could increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according... Read more »
Lifestyle and Cancer Rates Each year thousands of UK cancer cases could be prevented through better diet, less alcohol and weight management The Daily Telegraph has reported. The statement is based on a ... Read more »
Diabetes up 74% The UK is seeing an explosion of diabetes linked to growing obesity rates, experts are warning. From 1997 to 2003 there was a 74% rise in new cases of diabetes. ... Read more »
Prostate Cancer 35000 men in the UK are diagnosed with Prostate Cancer every year and more than 9000 die from it. Prostate Cancer is now the most common cancer in men and mainly affects older ... Read more »
Resolutions It is advisable not to set yourself an unrealistic goal. It is estimated that 88% of new year resolutions fail. Set yourself an achievable target that you really want... Read more »
