- What Every Woman Should Know about Breast Cancer
What Every Woman Should Know about Breast Cancer, Compiled by Those in the Know…(NHS Choices) Kylie, Sheryl Crow, Cynthia Nixon star of Sex in the City and now the fictional character Sally from Coronation Street, what do all these women have in common? They have all faced real or portrayed public battles with breast cancer,
[continue reading…] - UK enters Black History month
“Black and minority ethnic people have contributed greatly to the NHS for over 60 years since the Windrush era, this recognition by NHS Choices shows the appreciation to all those inspirational health heroes throughout the UK.” As the UK enters Black History month, the national website of the NHS is putting the spotlight on black
[continue reading…] - 5 Healthy Diet Myths
Five Healthy Diet Myths NHS Choices: When it comes to healthy diet advice it can be a nightmare deciding what’s junk and what’s genuine. It’s actually quite simple to get a balanced diet – just eat the right amount of foods from all the food groups. But every day we’re bombarded with celebrity diets, superfood
[continue reading…] - Drugs – Who’s Doing What?
Drugs – Who’s Doing What? NHS Choices: Illegal drugs are responsible for up to 1,600 deaths a year in the UK, and destroy thousands of relationships, families and careers. Find out about the most commonly used illegal drugs in England and Wales and the effects they can have on your health. Did you know? Almost
[continue reading…] - Pregnancy Care from the NHS
Pregnancy Care NHS Choices: Having a baby is one of the most exciting things that can happen, but parents-to-be might be feeling nervous as well. If it’s a first baby, it’s hard to know what to expect and you’ll want to know what’s normal for pregnancy and what’s not. You might be unsure about any number of
[continue reading…] - Stay Safe With Chlamydia Prevention Advice From NHS Choices
Stay Safe With Chlamydia Prevention Advice From NHS Choices With fun times ahead as the festival and holiday season approaches, NHS Choices has compiled the following advice to help avoid catching Chlamydia this summer. Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the UK, affecting both men and women. Most people who
[continue reading…] - 5 Things You Need to Know about Skin Health
Five Things You Need to Know about Skin Health Your skin protects you, heals itself and lasts a lifetime. Find how to give it some skin care in return, to help keep it looking and feeling its best. Acne doesn’t just happen to teenagers There are lots of myths around acne, including the idea that
[continue reading…] - 5 Drinking Myths
Five Drinking Myths There are so many stories around alcohol and drinking that it’s hard to know what to believe. Knowing the facts about how drinking affects your body is the best way to make sure you drink safely. Below are some common myths around drinking. Read on to find out the real facts about
[continue reading…] - 6 Warning Signs of Cancer
Six Warning Signs of Cancer More than 1/3 people in the UK will develop some form of cancer during their lifetime! More than 1/3 people in the UK will develop some form of cancer during their lifetime. The good news is that some cancers can be cured if detected early enough. The key is to
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