UK Climate Change:
Live Earth on MyHealthPortal
Climate change is not just a future problem- it's a current crisis. Live Earth concerts or the 'Cut the carbon' march, are just a reminder for us that everyone can make a difference. Here’s how you can get involved.
'Cut the Carbon' March- the longest ever protest march on the climate change.
The world is in your hand- MyHealthPortal special environmental report.
Health news from the UK:
"Opt out" system of organ donation for the UK
One Briton dies every day when a matched donor cannot be found. In order to deal with this shortage, England’s Chief Medical Officer has suggested a system of presumed consent for organ donation.
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Targets harm cancer patients
According to a new report, the targets the government set to bring down waiting lists for women with suspected breast cancer have inadvertently harmed patients.
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Oxford research team urges introduction of fat tax
Since number of obese Britons has risen sharply in the last 20 years, researchers have advised that now is the time to re-open the debate on 'fat taxes'.
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Effect of climate change on the UK
Torrential rains and floods seem to be moving from one UK region to another. A report, recently published by the Department of Health, predicts UK climate change will have a significant effect on the UK population’s health.
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Concerns over mail order botox jabs
As plastic surgeons raised concerns over Grattan selling botox and other surgical procedures through their clothing catalogue, the MyHealthPortal medical team explains how to choose a qualified physician for Botox procedures.
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Features of the month:
Tour de France- Tips for safe cycling
MyHealthPortal hopes that many Britons will be inspired to hop on their bikes after watching the Tour de France racing through the streets of London. Before hitting the road, check out our tips on how to cycle safely.
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The Great British Summer
St. Swithun's day on the 15th July was one of the rainiest days of the year. It is said that if it rains on St. Swithun's day, "for 40 days it will remain". What can we expect for the rest of this summer?
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Medical Tourism
More and more Britons are switching from traditional vacations to wellness breaks. Others take their vacation plans further travelling to Eastern Europe or India for cheaper medical treatment.
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Are We Losing the Music??
As we are mid-summer festival season, a study carried out by the Royal National Institute for the Deaf, reports that up to 9 in 10 young people suffer damage to their ears after a night out.
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Health research and trends:
Alli diet pill- is it worth the investment?
GlaxoSmithkline has found that when you take alli along with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet, you can lose about 50% more weight than when simply dieting.
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Stem cell therapy may aid in slowing progression of type 1 diabetes
Researchers succeeded in stopping further destruction of pancreatic cells, in patients newly diagnosed with diabetes type 1, by using stem cell transfusion.
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Increasing aircraft-cabin pressure may ease passengers' discomfort
A new study has found that passengers' discomfort during flights may be linked to low pressure in the aircraft-cabin.
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Fertility- Human eggs can be matured in laboratory
Two research teams have independently succeeded in maturing eggs in vitro, raising hope for future children in women unable to undergo IVF treatments.
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Echinacea- an efficient preventative therapy?
A US research team says that Echinacea - a herbal remedy believed to have both anti - viral and anti-bacterial properties - can half your chances of catching a cold.
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