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Health on Female First
14 October 2014

Deadly blood clots brought to light on World Thrombosis Day

World Thrombosis Day aims to shine a light on deadly blood clots that kill one person ever 37 seconds, do...
This particular form of HPV can cause mouth cancer
10 October 2014

Smokers have greater chance of catching HPV

New research reveals that smokers have a greater chance of catching HPV, a specific form which can cause mouth...
Stem cell research has received millions to fund it in the past few years
8 October 2014

Stem cells – do you know what they do for health?

New research reveals the majority of Brits aren't aware of the importance of stem cells and exactly how they...
sunbeds
7 October 2014

Is it time you #BintheBeds?

‘The Look to Die For’ St.Moriz Campaign hopes to prevent teenage sunbed use.
Even MPs struggle to meet the healthy guidelines
7 October 2014

Nation's MPs don't meet government health guidelines

A new study has revealed that even MPs struggle to meet the health and lifestyle guidelines set by them as they...
Reduce your risk of a hypoglycaemia attack by controlling your diabetes
5 October 2014

Hypo Awareness Week: Manage your diabetes to reduce your risk

This Hypo Awareness Week you should be learning how to manage your diabetes to reduce your risk of a...
Can you kick the habit this month?
3 October 2014

Stoptober: The facts about being addicted to smoking

During October, thousands of people across England are taking part in Stoptober - a 28 day challenge to stop...
A single cigarette contains over 4,000 chemicals
2 October 2014

Stoptober: What really goes into a cigarette

As it's Stoptober we take a look at what really goes into a cigarette, in the hope it will help you quit. TV's...
Keep healthy and happy at your desk
1 October 2014

8 ways to be healthy at your desk

Sitting at your desk all day is detrimental to your health, here we have helpful tips to ensure a healthy and...
Keep your heart health protected
29 September 2014

Heart-healthy environments are a priority

For this World Heart Day people are calling on leaders to introduce healthy heart environments in a bid to...
Increasing skirt sizes could increase breast cancer risk
25 September 2014

Going up a skirt size could increase breast cancer risk

Your breast cancer risk could increase by 33% if you go up a skirt size as you get older, according to new...
Parenting on Female First
23 September 2014

Children confused about nutrition and health

'Wise up with Water' campaign launched to educate children about nutrition.
It's important that we all attend regular eye health tests
22 September 2014

National Eye health week: Importance of regular sight tests

It's National Eye Health Week and experts are warning of the importance of regular eye health checks for our...
How often do you find yourself in a bad mood?
22 September 2014

How to fix a bad mood that we spend five hours a week in

New research reveals that women are spending nearly five hours a week in a bad mood, so we have some tips to...
Get your questions answered about eye health
21 September 2014

Web TV Show: Common eye health myths

Log on to our live and interactive web TV show where Consultant Ophthalmic and Refractive Surgeon Khalid Ikram...
Angelina Jolie's health announcement last year has sparked an increase in women being tested
19 September 2014

Angelina Jolie doubles breast cancer tests

New research shows that Angelina Jolie's preventative double mastectomy announcement last year sparked an...
Parenting on Female First
19 September 2014

Child's oral health at risk as parents unaware of school meals

One in ten parents ‘don’t know’ what their child has for school dinner.
Do you know your blood pressure number?
17 September 2014

Do you know your blood pressure number?

Know Your Numbers Week is the UK’s largest blood pressure campaign & this year’s aim is to highlight that...
Could weight loss be increased with smells?
16 September 2014

Could you sniff your way to weight loss?

Amphora Aromatics advise that certain smells could help aid weight loss, but can you sniff your way to a...
Do you know what CMT is?
15 September 2014

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Awareness Month 2014

The Charcot-Marie-Tooth Awareness Month takes place this month and it hopes to encourage people suffering from...
How often do you feel stressed?
13 September 2014

Stress hits us 14 times a day

New research shows that we suffer from stress 14 times a day, it even gets us before we've left the bed in the...
Do colds take you down throughout the year?
12 September 2014

Colds, flu and the snivels are a year round worry

New research shows that colds, flu and snivels are a year-round worry as people try to build up their immune...
Do you suffer with your bowels?
11 September 2014

Bowel health causing embarrassment

New research shows that Brits are too embarrassed about bowel health to discuss it with their doctor,but...
Do you regularly suffer from pain?
11 September 2014

Brits battle through the pain

New research reveals Brits are regularly in pain but aren't doing anything about it, here we have some health...