What’s making the news in Healthcare

Though Joubert Syndrome (JBTS) is very rare, it is be a debilitating condition which can severely impair quality of life, but experts believe they may have found the cause. Read more...

Autoimmune disease is one of the top ten leading causes of death among female children, but rise in conditions such as that and autism may be due to human evolution, according to a new study. Read more...

A new US study has suggested that teenagers who sleep for longer are less likely to fall into a deep depression. Read more...

Though healthcare professionals are developing more complex and effective treatment methods every day, some ancient remedies remain useful in alleviating symptoms of many illnesses. Read more...

With one in ten children expected to be obese by the end of 2105, parents are doing all they can to ensure their offspring eat healthily, but many are unknowingly feeding them food which is not as beneficial as they believe, a new report has revealed. Read more...

Stroke is now the second biggest single killer in the UK, with rates continuing to increase, but men at high risk may be able to lower their chances of having an attack, a new study has shown. Read more...

Morphine has been used by healthcare professionals for over 200 years to help minimise pain in patients, many of whom are cancer sufferers. Read more...

For years, video gamers have been labelled as couch potatoes and criticised for failing to get enough exercise, but that attitude changed once Nintendo released its Wii and encouraged people to get active while playing games. Read more...

As one of the deadliest forms of cancer and the most common type among children, leukaemia has been a focus of healthcare studies for years, but a new one may finally provide a clue to defeating the condition. Read more...

Though less than one per cent of the population aged under 45 suffer from tinnitus, the condition can be debilitating and severely impair a person's quality of live. Read more...

A high salt intake has long been linked with an increase in the chances of a person developing heart disease, whereas numerous studies have made associations between soft drinks and diabetes. Read more...

Almost 40,000 people a year are diagnosed with lung cancer in the UK - the equivalent of 107 per day. Read more...

Since the launch of the Nintendo Wii in late 2006, the company has been marketing the console and its software as being able to contribute to a person's exercise regimen. Read more...

Over six million people a year have a stroke and can be left with debilitating injuries which cannot be treated. Read more...

Going blind is many people's biggest fear and conditions such as age-related macular degeneration cause millions of people a year to lose sight. Read more...

Though mental illness and obesity may not appear to be strongly linked, new research has suggested that healthcare professionals should keep a close eye on the two. Read more...

As more and more people are diagnosed with depression in the economic downturn due to money worries and stress about the future, new research has suggested that they may be in further danger. Read more...

Many people find that it is harder to get a good night's sleep when they are older, mainly due to illnesses and aches and pains. Read more...

The recession has led to elevated stress levels all over the country, but new research reveals that people suffering from this condition may actually be in danger of something more serious. Read more...

Experts are constantly seeking a cure for Alzheimer's disease (AD), a condition which affects millions of people worldwide and can have a serious impact on the lives of both the sufferer and their family. Read more...

Many people in the throes of depression often turn to the bottle or food as a means of placating themselves, but new research shows that young women are more strongly affected. Read more...

For some people, giving birth is the greatest moment of their life, but for others it can lead to months of depression. Read more...

Many people believe that cancer is the world's biggest killer, as the media is frequently hailing the next miracle cure and high-profile celebrity cases are often highlighted in detail, but heart disease actually kills more people than any other condition on the planet. Read more...

For many people, depression is a daily struggle which sees them contend with anxiety and upset, often without help. Read more...

Stress has long been linked with various medical problems and the global financial crisis has seen tension levels rise at an unprecedented rate. Read more...

With employees working longer and longer days and juggling a chaotic domestic life, many turn to a few cups of strong coffee to perk them and get them through the day. Read more...