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UK headlines:
It's not child's play.. Mattel recalls toys over safety concerns
Mattel, the toy manufacturer is recalling millions of toys made in China amid fears they may be a health hazard.
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E. Coli - We meat again!
Several cases of E.coli O157 infection have been reported in Scotland after consumption of cold cooked meats. Here, MyHealthPortal offers you some practical steps you can take to avoid contamination.
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No condoms please - We're British!!!
Although almost 40 years have passed since the time of the sexual revolution two-thirds of us find it too difficult to discuss condom use before hopping into bed!
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The dark side of Caffeine
In a week where a teenage girl overdosed on espressos, there has been much discussion in the media about how much coffee is too much, and of the potential dangers of drinking too much. But just how much is too much and what effect does coffee have on our health?
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Features of the month- A Practical report, our daily life in the UK:
Foot and mouth disease - just how relevant is it to our health?
With a new foot and mouth outbreak in the UK- MyHealthPortal reassures that although highly contagious to livestock, humans are rarely affected! However, a few precautions may be necessary.. MyHealthPortal's special report explains who can get it, and offers advice on how to avoid viral infections
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Happy Birthday - Internet
This month the internet celebrates its 38th birthday! In this feature we look at the history..and the future that this revolution bring us - from communication methods and virtual worlds to shopping and healthcare.. And remember, as a LifelinePlus policyholder that through MyHealthPortal you are experiencing the future of health care, today...
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Travel feature
Medication under the sun - What you need to know...
August offers the perfect opportunity to relax. Since the sun has been somewhat absent this year in the UK, then why not escape to warmer climates? Designed specifically for such trips- MyHealthPortal has prepared a guide to medications and cosmetics that might cause problems when spending too much time in the sun.
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Independent Health Research by WDDTY
Mammograms: They detect just half of all early-stage breast cancers
A new study has found that the mammogram x-ray scan, the standard screening test for breast cancer, picks up only half of all breast cancers in the crucial early stages in a high-risk group. The study team suggests that a second opinion in the form of an additional test such as MRI, can improve detection by 40%!
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Ritalin: The ADHD drug may affect the developing brain
Prescription rate for Ritalin in the UK went from 4,000 in 1996 to 359,000 last year- a 90-fold increase. Now, a new American study, which monitored 5 million children suggests that Ritalin may affect the developing brain. If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD then read on..
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Nut Allergy: The 4 golden rules to avoid a life-threatening attack
If you have a nut allergy, there are four main things you need to do if you are to avoid a serious - and possibly fatal - reaction, especially if you are eating whilst out and about.
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