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Walking may ease symptoms of mild to moderate depression

With depression so prevalent, identifying treatments is a pressing need. Research has been looking at non-medical options that people can do themselves to improve their mental health. According to a …

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Campaign to reduce bowel cancer deaths

The Government have launched a campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of bowel cancer. The first campaign of its type in England – Be Clear on Cancer – says …

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A good night’s sleep is a must if you want to stay healthy

If you have ever wondered why you are so ratty in the morning, a bad night’s sleep or lack of sleep could be the cause. A wellness expert has emphasised …

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Taking a few extra paracetamol can cause an overdose report warns

Repeatedly taking slightly too much paracetamol can cause an overdose and lead to liver damage, authors writing in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology have warned. These overdoses, which are …

Read moreTaking a few extra paracetamol can cause an overdose report warns
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Should you have the flu jab?

For most people, flu is unpleasant but not serious and doesn’t have long term effects on wellbeing. . You will usually recover within a week. However, certain people are at …

Read moreShould you have the flu jab?
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is internationally known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the past 19 years, October has been used to highlight the subject, raise funds and research and encourage women to …

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Reduce your risk of getting diabetes

More than 2 million people in the UK have diabetes, and people from some cultures, including African Caribbean communities, have a higher risk than the rest of the population. Diabetes …

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Alternative treatments for fibroids

Fibroids are the primary reason for surgical removal of the uterus, accounting for most of the hysterectomies performed. At present, two surgical procedures available to remove uterine fibroids are myomectomy …

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Lack of medical knowledge fatal for sickle cell suffers

  A report entitled “A Sickle Crisis” warns that treatment of sickle cell anaemia is compromised by health workers' lack of knowledge. The first national survey of the disease found …

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Sickle cell children at greater risk of lung disease

Research presented at the American Thoracic Society’s 2008 International Conference in Toronto on Sunday, 18 May, show that children with sickle cell disease (SCD) have a significantly sharper decline in …

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Anti-depressants are overprescribed

Recent study findings that anti-depressants do not have a clinically significant effect in most cases, appear to support long-argued claims by mental health campaigners that anti-depressants are overprescribed. The mental …

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Warning over illegal skin bleach

Skin whitening creams can make women infertile and sprout hair on their backs, doctors have warned. Medics fear that the creams, which are sold under the counter in cosmetics shops, …

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6 Facts about testicular cancer

Listen up, fellas. We’re going to discuss something that statistics show you are slow to detect. It’s something that is becoming more common and yet can be effectively treated if …

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Nature’s cures for menstrual cramps

Menstrual cramps are caused by a substance called Prostaglandin F2 Alpha (PGF2 Alpha). Research has discovered that this is released as the lining of the womb breaks down during the …

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5 Reasons why you should quit smoking

Disease from smoking was once a male domain but the evidence is now clear – women have caught up really quickly. Figures for smoking and smoking-related disorders (and consequently deaths) …

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STDs: The Hidden Infection

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or infections (STIs) are passed from one person to another through unprotected sex or genital contact. The vast majority of STDs are treatable, yet in a …

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7 Steps to help take the strain off your back

Back pain is most common amongst young adults and older people, with the common cause being improper lifting, exercising, physical work and sports. Lower back pain can also be an …

Read more7 Steps to help take the strain off your back

4 Things you should know about crash dieting

Diet fads come and go, some are a variation on a theme, others prove to be dangerous and get shot down after fatalities have already happened. There is one strategy …

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How to tell if you are suffering from seasonal affective disorder

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that follows a seasonal patter. Some people refer to SAD as the winter blues, or winter depression. I didn’t know I …

Read moreHow to tell if you are suffering from seasonal affective disorder
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