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Ticks and fleas outbreak in Britain
The all time high number of ticks, and fleas, caused by the wet summer conditions, is predicted to increase over the next few weeks, and experts predict a rise of 1,000 per cent in cases of Lyme disease (!), carried by ticks. How can you safeguard yourself?
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Binge drinking in the UK
Two years since 24-hour drinking has been allowed, alcohol emergencies are on the rise. What to consider before ordering an extra round.
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Pumpkin is good for... your sexual drive (among others)
Pumpkin is a celebrated health food. As other orange fruits and vegetables, it is good for eye-sight, cancer prevention and lower bad cholesterol. But it also acts as an aphrodisiac. Read this article carefully before throwing away the pumpkin filling.
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The 26th of October is the awareness day for breast cancer, the number 1 cancer among women. However, we can stay optimistic. Why? Firstly, since early diagnosis and available treatments make cure possible. Secondly, many risk factors for breast cancer are known and therefore many comparatively simple measures that can be taken by everyone to reduce their risk. MyHealthPortal elaborates.
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Heart Attack: Stress at work can cause it
Are you in a job where you have a large workload, and no decision-making powers? Then you're more likely to suffer a heart attack, researchers believe.
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