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Health & Fitness
Welcome to Health and Fitness News+. Let us guide you through the plethora of health advice around and help you to feel healthy, informed and body confident!
Current Features
AIDS & HIV - The Facts
We give you the facts on AIDS and HIV, learn about the disease, learn how to protect yourself and prevent the disease from spreading.
Battling Breast Cancer
Every woman should be breast aware. Follow the the Five-Point Code - it could save your life.
Binge Drinking
A growing problem in the UK - find out more
Cannabis - The Facts
Get the lowdown on the most widely used recreational drug in the world, recognise the side effects and see what the law has to say.
Cot Death Advice
The latest information regarding Cot Death, based on new research. Plus, tips on how to cut the risk.
Drink Spiking
Incidents of drink spiking are on the increase. Find out here what to watch out for and where you can find help.
Driver Tiredness
An estimated 350 people a year die whilst falling asleep at the driving wheel. Find out a few tips to prevent falling asleep at the wheel.
Eating Disorders
Understand the difference between Anorexia and Bulimia and learn how to recognise the signs.
Firework Safety
Fireworks are explosives check out how to handle sparklers find out the top ten tips for safely dealing with fireworks and how to take care of your pets.
Healthy Heart and Oil Rich Fish
Heart disease is the nations number 1 killer accelerated by lack of exercise and poor diet.
Holiday Health Advice
Planning a trip abroad? Our guide offers you advice on what you should do to protect yourself from the sun, against harmful diseases and what to pack in your medical kit before you travel.
Infertility
One in six couples seek specialist help in trying for a child. Get the facts on infertility and pick up some tips on improving your chances of falling pregnant.
Meningitis and Septicaemia
Meningitis and septicaemia are life threatening diseases identifying the symptoms and acting quickly can save lives
MMR - The Facts
We set out some useful information to help you and your family understand the key issues and how to make the best choices for you and your child.
MRSA
The number of confirmed deaths due to MRSA in hospitals doubled between 1999 and 2003. Hera are some frequently asked questions re MRSA.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer amongst men in the UK, 10,000 men die each year. Find out what you can do.
Safer Sex
Sexually transmitted diseases are on the increase. Learn how to keep sex safe and stay protected.
Sexual Health Information
Find out some facts of life about young peoples sexual health and how a new texting service can help.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
You don't have to suffer in silence. Recognise the symptoms of SAD and find out how to get the right treatment.
Smoking in public the big debate
Check out the key issues and facts.
Smoking - Packing It In
Learn all about the short and long term health benefits of quitting the evil weed.
Sun Protection
Pick up our top tips on staying safe in the sun and avoid sunburned skin.
Testicular Cancer
It's the single biggest cause of cancer related death in men aged between 18 and 35 years. Early detection saves lives - learn how to spot the signs.
Quick Links
Need further advice on any of the above Healthy issues? Can't find the information your're looking for? We've put together a list of useful links right here...
NHS Direct Website: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Cancer Research Website: www.cancerresearchuk.org
UK Transplant website www.uktransplant.org.uk
QUIT (National Society of Non-Smokers): Tel - 0800 002200 / Website: www.quit.org.uk
National Aids Helpline: Tel - 0800 567 123
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