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UK headlines:
Typhoid: the vaccine that every traveller must have
UK doctors warn that travelling to exotic places without the proper, and available, vaccination increases your risk of catching typhoid. In fact, there has been an increase in typhoid cases of 69% in the recent years. What you should know.
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Measles scare in the UK
Number of measles cases is on the increase in the UK. Only 63% of UK parents are having their children vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), sparking concerns about the potential for an epidemic. MyHealthPortal discusses the facts behind the measles vaccine

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Cancer diagnosis: is our stiff upper lip is killing us?
In the last month there have been 2 different studies published in the Lancet suggesting that the standard of cancer care here in the UK may be below that of our European counterparts. Why is the UK falling behind other European countries on cancer survival?

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Smoking ban: affective in lowering heart attacks.
A study has shown a 14% fall in emergency admissions to hospital due to heart attacks since the smoking ban was introduced in Ireland 3 years ago.

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Features of the month- A Practical report, our daily life in the UK:
The flu season- vaccination & prevention
As winter has gets underway, we are now preparing for the shorter days and colder weather. Starting this month we also should be preparing ourselves for the most formidable opponents of winter – the Common Cold and Flu. The flu season - how to prepare yourself? Who should have the vaccine? When and where?
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Back to school
MyHealthPortal helps your family to stay healthy. In school and out.


Your child's healthy lunchbox.
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Your teenager and substance abuse- how to recognize problems
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Occupational health feature
Depression and work
This month, after the holiday season is over, we are heading back to work. In any year, about three in ten employees will have a mental health problem with depression as the most common disorder. The question is- what can we do about it? Here at MyHealthPortal we have prepared a report on work related depression and anxiety to help both employers and employees to better understand this condition and give you practical tools to handle it.
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Independent Health Research by WDDTY
Careful With That Deodorant: It may be linked breast cancer
Could the standard deodorant cause breast cancer? High levels of aluminium have been found in the breast tissue of cancer patients – and the standard deodorant and anti-perspirant is 90 per cent aluminium.
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Check Your Gums: They can give the tell-tale signs of heart problems to come
The health of your gums can give you a big clue about future heart problems. If your gums are in a bad way – and especially if you suffer from the gum disease periodontitis – you are far more likely to develop coronary heart disease later on.

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Low-GI diet: It’s the best lifestyle choice of all
It’s been said a few times, and now even the prestigious Cochrane Review agrees: the best way to lose weight is by adopting a low-glycemic index diet (or low-GI diet). Diet effects will also be evident in your reduced cholesterol level

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