Heart Disease Prevention

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Winter Warmers, Heart Research UK
There's a chill in the air and it's time to dig out those gloves, scarves and woolly hats again. Another way to keep warm is to drink plenty of hot beverages and fill up on some heart-warming meals that are great for your heart's health. Pasta is always a winner in winter and is ready in no time. Throw in some frozen vegetables as the pasta cooks to add colour to your dish, contribute to your five-a-day, while boosting the antioxidant, vitamin and mineral content.
Radiation Therapy For Prostate Cancer Increases Subsequent Risk Of Bladder And Rectal Cancer: A Population Based Cohort Study
UroToday.com - Prostate cancer radiation therapy series demonstrates an increased risk of bladder cancer and rectal cancer in men who received radiotherapy for prostate cancer. The authors estimated the risk of secondary bladder cancer and rectal cancer after prostate radiotherapy using a contemporary population based cohort.
High Incidence Of Mental Disorders Revealed In Young Offender Institutions
Adolescent girls in young offender institutions are particularly vulnerable to depression, a large-scale study led by Oxford University has shown. The researchers have found incidences of mental health problems in both boys and girls are many times greater in juvenile detention centres than in the general population. The high prevalence of mental disorders highlights the need for improved psychiatric care in juvenile justice and detention centres, say the researchers.