UK News
Moderate drinking 'boosts bones'
According to a Spanish study of almost 1,700 women which was published in the journal nutrition, women who drink moderate amounts of beer may be strengthening their bones.
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Big Drop in the Number Dying From Cancer
Mortality rates for UK's most common cancers - breast, bowel and male lung cancer are at their lowest since 1971, Cancer Research UK says. Read more>>
Features Of The Month:
Psoriasis Awareness Month, August 1st-7th – World Breastfeeding week
Psoriasis Awareness Month
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with an estimated UK prevalence of one to two percent.
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World Breastfeeding Week
Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. A lack of exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life contributes to over a million avoidable child deaths each year.
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Health News From the MyHealthPortal International Medical Network:
The Mood of Depressed People Improves With Weight Loss
Research finds that after a 6-month behavioural weight loss program, depressed patients not only lost 8% of their initial weight but also reported significant improvements in their symptoms of depression
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A Crystal Ball for Brain Cancer
Last month the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Avastin for the treatment of brain cancer.
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