What's new on "MyHealthPortal"
Our Medical Team has selected the very best articles from our 2008 newsletters.
Click here to review the top articles of 2008!
Spotlight on UK news
An ethical debate is emerging over prenatal test for Autism as British science is stepping forward with exciting research. This winter brings an increase in measles cases in England.
Laughing can help you lose weight
In many recent reports it has been alleged that laughing every day can help maintain a healthier and slimmer body.
Read more>>
Epidurals 'safer than previously thought'
The risk of epidurals and spinal anaesthetics to expectant mothers and patients undergoing surgery may be being overstated, a study suggests.
Read more>>
Possible test for Autism raises calls for an ethical debate
New research by British scientists means prenatal testing for autism is a possibility, but has evoked calls for an ethical debate on the issue.
Read more>>
Features of the month:
Hypoparathyroidism Awareness Day - January 5th, Cervical Cancer Prevention Week - 18-24 January, Food allergy and intolerance week - January 19-23
Food Allergy and Intolerance Week
In the event of someone suffering a genuine allergy to any foodstuff, the reaction is usually immediate, very severe and frequently requiring medical intervention.
Read more>>
Cervical Cancer prevention week
As Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is about to enter its third year, "Myhealthportal" gives you all the latest about the second most common cancer in women.
Read more>>
Hypoparathyroidism awareness day
With respect to Hypoparathyroidism awareness day, "Myhealthportal" gives you the full guide to the rare disorder.
Read more>>
Health news from the MyHealthPortal International Medical Network:
Heart attack calculator
Greek researchers describe a quick and easy artificial intelligence approach to working out heart attack risk.
Read more>>

Sleeping Longer may reduce Coronary Artery Calcification risk
Sleeping an hour longer each night may lead to a lower incidence of coronary artery calcification.
Read more>>
The next treatment for Alzheimer's
New Alzheimer's Society research will investigate whether curcumin could benefit people with Alzheimer's.
Read more>>
MyHealthPortal Interactive:
MyHealthPortal wants to know what you think! Now you can choose what you want to read next month. Simply click the MyHealthPortal Interactive feature to tell us what to write about. Read more>>







Unsubscribe