November special!
Are you ready for the flu season?
Starting this month we should be preparing ourselves for the most formidable opponents of winter- the Flu. The flu season - how to prepare yourself? Who should have the vaccine? When and where?
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Spotlight on UK news
Red meat does cause cancer? Maybe obesity does?
A study of 1.2 million women discovers that obesity doubles the chance for womb cancer. Another says processed meat is the culprit for colorectal cancer. Which types of cancer are preventable?
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MRSA- What is it?
MRSA, a lethal superbug, previously thought to be only a hospital acquired infection has been found in halls of residence and gyms around the UK. Is it dangerous?
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Anti- cancer jab for every girl
Starting September 2008 all school girls aged between 12 and 13 will receive HPV vaccinations as part of their routine immunization programme.
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Pasteurised vs. unpasteurised milk
Proponents of this practice say it is good for allergies and immunity, more nutritious and simply tastes better. Is it just a fashion or a safe product? MyHealthPortal elaborates.
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Features of the month- Our practical life in the UK
Don't be SAD!
Winter is here and it is about time to put Seasonal Affective Disorder in the spotlight. Don't stay sad. Learn how to cope with this syndrome, with the assistance of MyHealthPortal.
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Vitamin D- get it while you can
We all know It is essential for proper bone construction. But recent studies show it also helps in preventing diabetes, some types of cancer and other diseases. Now that the sun is out, MyHealthPortal explains how to obtain this valuable vitamin in food and supplements.
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Children's health feature:
ADHD- The therapy dilemma
It is estimated that 500,000 children in the UK have ADHD. If your child is diagnosed with the syndrome you probably have dilemmas regarding the desired treatment. Ritalin or therapy? MyHealthPortal has gathered an interesting collage of articles to help you make an informed decision.

Ritalin: The ADHD drug may affect the developing brain
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Cola and Caffeine are Suspected to Cause Hyperactivity in Children
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Independent Health Research by WDDTY
Living Longer: Being slightly overweight may help
Want to live a long time? Well, don’t be overweight, underweight or obese. Any one of these will shorten your days, a study has concluded.
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Danger Drug: Banned COX-2 still available in UK
A drug that has been considered too dangerous for use in America and Canada is still freely available in the UK.
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Honey: It’s such a good wound-healer that surgeons are urged to use it
Surgeons are being urged to apply honey to the patient’s wounds after surgery. A new study suggests that it is one of the most effective methods for fast wound-healing, and may be every bit as good as antibiotics.
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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>>