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Keep up to date with health news, campaigns and activites in the capital. If you have something to contribute to this section please email myhealth@london.nhs.uk

Campaign to combat lung cancer

Published: 15 May 2012

Londoners have been urged to be on the lookout for suspicious symptoms as part of a nationwide campaign to tackle lung cancer.

Measles outbreak prompts vaccination plea

Published: 08 May 2012

Londoners should ensure their children have the MMR vaccine

Anytime, any place, anywhere – it’s UV

Published: 08 May 2012

Download a free app to find out your risk of sunburn, whether you’re in London or elsewhere in the world

Sperm crawl and crash in their quest for the egg

Published: 08 May 2012

Sperm crawl along the assault course of the woman’s reproductive tract, swimming round corners and blundering about as they go.

New clinic for dancers opens in London

Published: 04 May 2012

A pioneering new NHS clinic to help people with dance injuries has opened in London.

Aiming to offer specialist expertise and treatment for injuries and conditions suffered by many dance professionals, performers and dance teachers, it is hoped that the London clinic will be the blueprint for a string of clinics opening across the country.

Based at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, this is the start of a new initiative to treat a broad range of dancers.

Gutsy volunteers wanted!

Published: 26 April 2012

Fancy helping with a study of diet and gut health?

Be happy for your heart

Published: 24 April 2012

Research confirms that positive thinking can actually protect us against heart attack and stroke.

Can lack of sleep make you fat?

Published: 24 April 2012

A lack of zzzs may be linked to obesity, a review of sleep studies has suggested.

Coffee to make the eyes water

Published: 24 April 2012

People who suffer from sore, dry eyes may find a strong cup of coffee is just the tear-jerker they need.

FREE tickets to The Allergy & Free From Show to download

Published: 20 April 2012

Unlimited free tickets (worth £10 each) for The Allergy & Free From Show on myhealthlondon

The event that aims to improve the quality of life for anyone living with an allergy or intolerance returns this year to Olympia, from 18-20 May, in the brand new West Hall.

Myhealthlondon is offering unlimited free admittance to the show, that promises its biggest and best year to date, with:

  • More premier exhibitors, showcasing their latest ‘free from’ products

  • More top health professionals, dispensing invaluable advice

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