Health news from the UK:
Controversy over London's 2012 Olympic Logo
The new brand for the London 2012 Olympics is under debate not only taste wise, but health wise, and its animated graphic was found to be an epilepsy trigger.
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Human animal hybrid permitted in the UK
The Department of Health has accepted a recommendation from parliament’s Science and Technology Committee that interspecies embryos can be created for research purposes.
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UK smokers are banned from surgery
Recently, several UK Hospital Trusts have decided to exclude smokers and obese patients from some types of surgery. MyHealthPortal examines the reasons behind this.
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Are Horses good for your Health?
They are not only sturdy competitors at the Royal Ascot, as horses may assist in medical diagnosis and prevent invasive procedures.
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Feature of the month:
Quit smoking methods
New ways to quit smoking: from an electronic cigarette which produces smoke to Allen Carr's easy-stopping book.
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Father's day in the UK
As part of MyHealthPortal’s appreciation of men and fatherhood, we are focusing this month on men's health. Try our tips to enhance and sustain male fertility.
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June 11th-The Queen's Official Birthday
A quick glance into celebrations of The Queen's Official Birthday in UK and the Commonwealth countries.
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Health research and trends:
Eco-therapy - a new direction for mental health?
1 in 4 Britons will experience a mental health problem at some time in his life. MyHealthPortal reviews alternative solutions for depression and anxiety.
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Mediterranean diet cuts the risk for lung disease
New research from France has shown that eating a Mediterranean diet dramatically reduces the risk of serious lung diseases such as emphysema and bronchitis.
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Boost health with only 10 minute exercise a day
A new study reviles that even 10 daily minutes of physical activity can improve cardio-respiratory fitness and assist in loosing weight.
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Environmental health- TV elevates risk for ADHD
Children under 2 years of age who watch television are more likely to develop ADHD
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Finger size predicts profession
A new British research claims you can identify the child professional preferences and patterns of thought by examining his fingers!
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