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  ACIDIC THREAT TO CHILDREN’S TEETH

  Published: Thu, 03/07/2008 11:46

  Over three-quarters of dental professionals see
  children with acid erosion every week’

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  UK ‘Stress’ Culture Causing More Headaches than ever before

  Published: Mon, 23/06/2008 10:12

  The nation is overwhelmed by stress, with half the population reporting they suffer once a week – and it’s giving rise to a worrying new health trend.
  
  

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  TIME TO PAY ATTENTION TO ‘CINDERELLA’ ILLNESS

  Published: Tue, 10/06/2008 10:56

  TO CO-INCIDE WITH ‘NATIONAL MEN’S HEALTH WEEK 2008’ (June 9-15)
  
  

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• COELIAC UK IS CALLING FOR ‘FOOD WITHOUT FEAR’ FOR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH COELIAC DISEASE

  Published: Tue, 13/05/2008 11:37

  
  Coeliac UK, the national Charity for people with coeliac disease, is today, 12th May 2008, launching its new campaign for the year, ‘Food Without Fear’

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• “Millions at risk” as campaign urges “know your BMI”

  Published: Mon, 12/05/2008 11:25

  At least 1.7 million UK adults are overweight or obese but don’t know it – and millions of others can’t work it out.
  
  

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• 8 reasons to clean between your teeth in the run up to National Smile Month

  Published: Thu, 24/04/2008 15:46

  Brushing teeth twice a day is the mantra drilled in from an early age. However, one leading dental expert is advising of the importance of not neglecting the gaps between teeth.

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• The Food Standards Agency calls for ban on six artificial colours

  Published: Fri, 11/04/2008 18:21

  The Food Standards Agency yesterday recommended ministers call for manufacturers to remove six artificial colours by the end of 2009 and lobby for a European Union-wide ban

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  Know the Risks and Save your Sight on World Glaucoma Day 6 March 2008

  Published: Thu, 06/03/2008 08:53

  To mark World Glaucoma Day ,the Eyecare Trust is launching a simple questionnaire designed to help people assess their own risk of developing glaucoma.

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• Briton’s Heading for Tooth Decay Time Bomb

  Published: Thu, 21/02/2008 13:24

  New research shows that millions of UK adults are seriously unaware of effective preventive tooth care.

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  No Smoking Day 2008

  Published: Wed, 20/02/2008 10:32

  As any ex-smokers will testify, quitting smoking can be a really tough challenge. This year's No Smoking Day is an acknowledgement of that challenge.
  
  

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  Herbal Remedies to aid sleeping

  Published: Thu, 14/02/2008 14:40

  A number of herbal remedies which aid sleep are available from pharmacies and health stores.Always remember to ask your pharmacist or doctor before taking any herbal preparation.

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  Top Tips for Sleeping

  Published: Thu, 14/02/2008 14:31

  Believe it or not, March is National Bed Month! In winter, we are five times more likely to spend time in bed than in the summer- It's the human equivalent of hibernation

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  BRITS SAY CHIPS BUT NO PEAS PLEASE, SURVEY REVEALS

  Published: Wed, 30/01/2008 16:41

  But bananas and carrots top the nation’s list of favourites
  

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• Warnings To Care For Your Hearing Falling On Deaf Ears

  Published: Thu, 24/01/2008 15:29

  At a time of the year when the nation is obsessed with its health it seems one vital sense remains neglected – our hearing.
  
  

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  British workforce is left feeling cold and confused

  Published: Mon, 14/01/2008 20:04

  Cold sufferers deciding whether to go to work or stay at home simply can’t win according to new research from Boots.

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  BRITS STEER CLEAR OF 5 A DAY

  Published: Fri, 11/01/2008 12:49

  A survey into our nutrition and eating habits released today reveals that over half the nation (55%) is still only consuming 3 portions or less of fruit and veg a day .

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• Defend yourself from the Norovirus

  Published: Fri, 11/01/2008 12:43

  A total of 1,122,874 people have contacted the NHS helpline with the Norovirus - also known as winter vomiting disease .

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• New study published: cold virus survives on surfaces for at least a day

  Published: Mon, 10/12/2007 20:10

  A new study published in the Journal of Medical Virology shows how easily the virus which causes the common cold can be spread through touch transmission.

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  Meningitis warning

  Published: Sat, 24/11/2007 17:03

  As winter draws in, the Meningitis Trust is warning people to watch out for the signs and symptoms of this potentially life-threatening disease.
  
  

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  Essential winter skin care

  Published: Tue, 20/11/2007 14:46

  Your face bares the brunt of harsh winter conditions so it often gets extra special treatment, but it’s not the only exposed area of skin that needs extra care.

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