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1. Vitamin D deficiency linked to autoimmune diseases and some cancers
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Scientists have found that vitamin D deficiency plays a key role in causing autoimmune diseases, some cancers and type 1 diabetes, after scientists found over 200 genes that it directly influences.  ...

2. Fish And Farm Life Ward Off Allergies
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... to this study. It is not known why fish has a protective effect against allergies, but research suggests that the composition of fat intake influences the child’s response to allergens. Solid food ...

3. Birthweight reveals risk of asthma and eczema
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... genes or environment influence different diseases. The study was linked to the national Swedish Medical Birth Registry which includes birth weight and how long into the pregnancy the babies were born. ...

4. National Pandemic Flu Service (NPFS) withdrawn
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... swine flu to obtain antiviral medicines quickly through the NPFS, a self-care service allowing patients with suspected influenza to be assessed online or by telephone. As the threat of a serious swine ...

5. Society Affected By Health Inequalities
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... better employment, income and physical and mental health. Evidence suggests it is families rather than schools that have the most influence on educational attainment therefore building closer links between ...

6. Swine flu latest
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... for pregnant women Pregnant women are one of the higher risk groups for swine flu, as they are for all influenza viruses. It is therefore important for them to take precautions.   Catch it, Bin ...

7. Cystic fibrosis (children)
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... treatments, bronchodilators such as salbutamol, and inhaled steroids such as beclometasone are used to help make breathing easier. Children must also be vaccinated against influenza and pneumonia to ...

8. Cystic fibrosis (adults)
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... such as beclometasone are used to help make breathing easier. Children must also be vaccinated against influenza and pneumonia to reduce the risk of their catching these diseases and their developing ...

9. Swine Flu
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...  Description Swine flu is a type of flu (influenza) that is thought to have started in pigs, but it can be caught by and quickly spread among humans. Swine flu ...

10. Asthma (Baby and infant)
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... accepted by doctors. Symptoms Symptoms of respiratory infections such as bronchiolitis, colds and influenza are very similar to the symptoms of asthma. Both cause wheezing and cough and the baby ...

11. featured brand
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... the influence of alcohol1 Where people are smoking and cigarettes are available1 When particularly stressed1 Afternoon and evenings, when withdrawal symptoms and cravings ...

12. Cough (Children)
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... or mucus. A cough may also be due to inflammation of the upper airway caused by a viral infection such as a cold or influenza, or a symptom of other diseases that affect the lungs such as asthma, bronchitis ...

13. Cough (Baby and infant)
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... irritants or mucus. A cough may also be due to inflammation of the upper airway caused by a viral infection such as a cold, influenza or bronchiolitis, or a symptom of other diseases that affect the lungs ...

14. Cough (Adults)
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... A cough may also be due to inflammation of the upper airway caused by a viral infection such as a cold or influenza, or a symptom of other diseases that affect the lungs such as asthma, bronchitis or whooping ...

15. Flu (Children)
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...  Useful Tips Class Respiratory Description Influenza or flu is an infectious disease caused by a virus that invades the lungs ...

16. Flu (Adults)
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...  Respiratory Description Influenza or flu is an infectious disease caused by a virus that invades the lungs and upper respiratory tract (nose, nasal passages, sinuses and throat). ...

17. Periods (also known as menstruation)
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...    The menstrual cycle can be divided into a series of stages:   Under the influence of a variety of hormones, immature cells called follicles begin to ...

18. Tonsillitis
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... types of viruses involved are usually the same ones that cause colds and influenza, and sometimes glandular fever (Epstein-Barr virus). Occasionally, the infection is bacterial. In which case, it is usually ...

19. Temperature
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... infection, such as those causing the common cold or flu (influenza). In some cases, it may be a sign of more serious infections such as measles, chickenpox or meningitis. Symptoms You ...

20. Sore throat
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... however an infection with streptococcal bacteria can sometimes be the cause. A sore throat can also be the symptom of another illness, for example colds, influenza, tonsillitis, glandular fever or mumps. ...

21. Sinusitis
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...  Causes The most common cause of sinusitis is a viral infection such as a cold or influenza. Other causes are a bacterial infection arising for example from a tooth abscess or from swimming in polluted ...

22. SARS (Severe acute respiratory syndrome)
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... are typical for many respiratory illnesses and may be confused with colds or influenza. Treatment Medicines There is no effective medicine or vaccine against SARS. Treatment ...

23. Prostate problems
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... called luteinising hormone that stimulates the testicles to produce testosterone. A fall in the level of testosterone removes the influence the hormone has on the cancer cells, allowing the cancer to decrease. ...

24. Childhood Vaccinations Schedule
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... and Haemophilus influenzae type b(DTaP/IPV/Hib) Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) One injection One injection 3 months old Diphtheria, tetanus,pertussis, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b(DTaP/IPV/Hib) ...

25. Preventing Meningitis
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... bacterial meningitis, called Hib meningitis, is caused by a bacterium called Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Hib bacteria may be carried in the nose and throat of people without ...

26. Meningitis
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... but is more extreme. There are three types of bacterial meningitis: meningococcal (mainly A, B and C strains), pneumococcal and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). These bacteria live naturally in the ...

27. Infertility
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... or infections such as mumps. Other factors which influence the quantity and quality of sperm in the ejaculate include insufficient levels of the necessary hormones, certain genetic problems or obstructions ...

28. Flu
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...  Useful Tips Class Respiratory Description Influenza or flu is an infectious disease caused by a virus that invades the lungs and ...

29. Food for energy
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Food for Energy Useful Tips: Ups & Downs   Food for Energy What you eat can have a dramatic influence on your energy levels during ...

30. Cystic fibrosis
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... must also be vaccinated against influenza and pneumonia to reduce the risk of their catching these diseases and developing a severe chest infection. Lung transplantation is a form of treatment ...

31. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - COPD
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... injection against pneumonia and will arrange that you have an injection each year against influenza. It is important to see your doctor regularly to keep a check on your condition, particularly if: ...

32. Blood pressure
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... or high blood pressure is defined as a systolic pressure of 140 mmHg or greater, or a diastolic pressure of 90 mmHg or greater, which is written as 140/90. As blood pressure is influenced ...

33. Bird Flu
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Description Information Description What is bird flu? All bird flus are influenza A. Influenza ...

34. Alzheimer’s disease
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... or is not fluent in the language used for the MMSE test Treatment outside the NHSIf, under NICE guidance, you or a family member does not qualify to receive treatment on the NHS, any of the four medicines ...

35. Common Conditions
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...    Flu Swine flu is a type of flu (influenza) that originated in pigs but can be caught ...