Air pollution may be linked to dementia risk
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Air pollution may be linked to dementia risk

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: http://www.itv.com/news/2018-09-18/air-pollution-may-be-linked-to-dementia-risk/ By ITV News Air pollution may be linked with an increased risk of developing dementia, research suggests. A London-based study, published in journal BMJ Open, found an association between the neurodegenerative condition and exposure to nitrogen dioxide and microscopic particles known as PM2.5. Alzheimer’s Research UK described it is a…

NHS fees for maternity care ‘putting migrant mothers at risk’
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NHS fees for maternity care ‘putting migrant mothers at risk’

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/sep/18/nhs-fees-maternity-care-putting-migrant-mothers-at-risk By Amelia Hill Vulnerable women becoming distressed by legacy of ‘hostile environment’, report says Migrant mothers and their babies are being put at risk because they are too frightened of incurring large debts and falling victim to the so-called hostile environment immigration policy to access vital medical care, a report has…

Alcohol-free months are all the rage – but will a sober October lead to long-term health benefits?
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Alcohol-free months are all the rage – but will a sober October lead to long-term health benefits?

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/sep/17/alcohol-free-months-are-all-the-rage-but-will-a-sober-october-lead-to-long-term-health-benefits By Amy Fleming Dry January is already popular, and people are being encouraged to take a break from alcohol next month, too. Does this make a big difference, or should we be finding new ways to drink less? One of the biggest problems with alcohol is that it is so deeply…

The flu jab saves lives – make sure you have it, please
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The flu jab saves lives – make sure you have it, please

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/sep/13/flu-jab-free-vaccination-nhs By Frances Ryan Last year not everyone entitled to a free vaccination got one. This government must take its share of the blame for that It’s September, and that means headlines about flu season. It started with the news that NHS staff who refuse to have the flu jab may be moved to…

Over-65s to be given more effective flu vaccine
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Over-65s to be given more effective flu vaccine

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/sep/12/over-65s-to-be-given-more-effective-flu-vaccine By Sarah Boseley Health edito Public Health England says newly licensed drug FluAd will save 30,000 GP consultations and prevent 700 hospital deaths A flu vaccine that was licensed in Italy 20 years ago is to be used for the first time in the UK this winter in a bid to cut…