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 Keeping a healthy heart may have as much to do with the quality of health care you have available as it does you avoiding risk factors such as smoking, bad diet and little exercise. Testing blood pressureA large international study has found that low-income countries which have people with the lowest risk factors for cardiovascular problems have the

HPV vaccination Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination of 58 million girls could prevent 690,000 cases of cervical cancer and 420,000 deaths, according to new research published in The Lancet Global Health.

Many people embarking on medical tourism with insufficient information and advice, with potentially catastrophic consequences.Busy hospital corridorBritish people travelling abroad for medical treatment are often unaware of the potential health and financial consequences they could face, according to a new report co-authored by experts at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

SupermarketGovernment initiatives to improve access to healthy foods may have a limited impact on obesity, according to new research by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Penn State University. Disadvantaged neighbourhoods often lack access to low-cost healthy foods, which has led to initiatives in the UK and US that focus on increasing the number of local supermarkets through grants and loans.

A trust providing housing and care for the elderly and two firms hired to carry out refurbishment work at its premises in Alnwick have been fined after staff and residents were put at risk of exposure to asbestos. West Yorkshire firm Express Elevators Ltd was contracted by Anchor Trust to replace the lift at St Paul’s Court sheltered housing scheme in November 2012. PC Lifts, of London, was subcontracted to remove the existing lift ahead of the new one being installed.

Your smile is the first thing people see when they fulfill you and it can be a factor is every new associate's first impression of you. It is important to take care of your teeth to prevent tooth decay and other dental problems. Keep reviewing to find helpful suggestions and advice for keeping your smile looking its best so you can make a great impression.

Weight Loss Plan If you are among the millions of people who struggle with their weight, you may be having a hard time settling on a weight loss plan that really works. There are so many different products and plans out there that all claim to offer the best results. How can you develop a weight loss plan that will finally help you get rid of those extra pounds? It is vital to make sure that your weight loss goals are realistic so that you do not set yourself up for failure.

Cosmetic and Plastic surgery are becoming very popular these days in America. Every year thousands of people are going under knife to correct their body parts. But still in this new era, there are number of myths associated with plastic and cosmetic surgery. In this article, author discusses about the various myths associated with plastic and cosmetic surgery.

When anyone notices their hair thinning or falling out it can cause a great deal of stress and worry and as our world becomes more and more focused on how people look; it can be an extremely scary time to speak up about any problems.

People, regardless of gender, are not really that excited about aging, even if most philosophical and satirical sayings state that “along with age comes enlightenment” or some other similar ideas. This is due to the fact that there are a lot of things that change when it comes to aging, more so for the face and the skin—two of the most important aspects of appearance when using a fairly subjective approach.