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This month is the national heart month - what do you really know about one of the top killers?
National heart month is a good opportunity to educate yourself about the importance of a healthy heart.
You might be surprised to learn that keeping your heart healthy can also be quite tasty!
Spotlight on UK news
Shocking discovery of teen pregnancies raises the need for better sex education in British schools:, new developments in Alzheimer's and cancer research could bring new hope for sufferers
Mouth to mouth may harm chances of survival
A study has found that performing mouth to mouth on people whose heart has stopped may actually harm their chances of recovery
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New Development: a test to identify cancer survival rates
A Canadian company has developed a test that enables estimation of the chances of survival from Cancer
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A revolutionary drug that could stop Alzheimer
A protein naturally produced by the body can reverse memory loss in brains ravaged by the disease and stop cells from dying
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Features of the month:
1-28 - National Heart Month, Salt Awareness Week –2nd – 8th February, Raynaud’s Awareness Month, Contraceptive Awareness Week 9-15
Salt awareness week
A nationwide initiative urging people to reduce their salt intake, is being undertaken by raising the profile of salt, as part of National Salt Awareness week
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Raynauds awareness month
Raynaud's syndrome is a disorder characterised by episodic attacks, called vasospastic attacks that cause the blood vessels in the fingers and toes to constrict.
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Contraceptive awareness week
There is a wide variety of contraceptive methods available and it is important that women are given advice on the full range of contraceptive options available
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National heart month
Good news for chocolate lovers - a little dark chocolate may banish cravings for more unhealthy treats
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Health news from the MyHealthPortal International Medical Network:
New class of allergy drugs may result from latest discovery
a New research report shows that a chemical blocks basic "fighter" cells from transforming into "seeker" dendritic cells, resulting in a heightened allergic response
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New study explores the relationship between preterm birth and autism spectrum disorder
Recent studies have suggested that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be more prevalent among children born very prematurely
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Insulin pill progress
A pill that could potentially replace insulin injections for people with diabetes has been developed by scientists in India
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