What’s making the news in Healthcare
The world of medicine and healthcare is constantly changing and if you want to stay ahead it pays to keep up to date.
Medical breakthroughs and groundbreaking initiatives like HealthChoice's private health insurance means it is important to keep abreast of what's happening - so you can make the choices that are right for you.
Which is why if it's making the news in healthcare, here's where you'll find it.
Light 'definitely makes migraines worse'
Posted: 13/01/2010
Over eight million people in the UK suffer from migraines, making it the most common neurological condition in the country, but experts claim that a new discovery may hold the key to making the pain more manageable. Read more...
Giving up caffeine 'does not cure tinnitus'
Posted: 12/01/2010
New research has suggested that people suffering from tinnitus may not see any benefit if they give up caffeine. Read more...
Dementia research 'needs a funding increase'
Posted: 06/01/2010
The number of people suffering from dementia in the UK is expected to rise from 700,000 to over one million by 2025, but not enough is being done to find a cure for the condition, it has been claimed. Read more...
Exercise programmes 'may alleviate osteoarthritis'
Posted: 05/01/2010
Osteoarthritis is a condition which affects thousands of people in the UK, with women particularly at risk, and can be debilitating if untreated. Read more...
Healthcare campaign aims to help pregnant women
Posted: 05/01/2010
A new healthcare campaign has been launched which aims to provide pregnant women and new mothers with extra support. Read more...
Radical drug delivery procedure could save thousands of lives
Posted: 04/01/2010
Though healthcare professionals can often diagnose medical conditions quickly, the challenge often comes in treating conditions where drugs cannot easily be administered. Read more...
Common amino acid 'may increase Alzheimer's risk'
Posted: 16/12/2009
An amino acid commonly found in many UK foods may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study has discovered. Read more...
Lifestyle changes 'can make people healthier'
Posted: 08/12/2009
Every Christmas people tend to over indulge and then make vague promises about becoming a 'new you' in the new year, but actually going ahead with the promise can help to improve a person's health, according to one sector authority. Read more...
Molecule discovery 'may lead to new Alzheimer's treatment'
Posted: 05/11/2009
Alzheimer's is largely associated with people over the age of 65, but there are still over 15,000 younger people who suffer from dementia in the UK alone. Read more...
Low self-esteem 'leads to eating disorders'
Posted: 04/11/2009
As today's world becomes ever-more image conscious, young girls all over the planet are subjected to images of skinny celebrities who are supposedly the ideal body shape, often inadvertently inspiring their fans to do the same. Read more...
Leukaemia discovery 'may lead to new treatments'
Posted: 03/11/2009
Each year, over 7,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with leukaemia, or blood cancer, and the survival rate is less than 50 per cent. Read more...
Sleep deprivation 'affects information processing'
Posted: 02/11/2009
Millions of people across the world are affected by sleep deprivation, which can often lead to mood swings and affect productivity. Read more...
Could clinical trials be good for your health?
Posted: 30/10/2009
Millions of people a year take part in clinical trials with the aim of contributing to new discoveries which can help ill people and lead to the formation of better treatments for serious conditions. Read more...
Breakfast cereals 'too high in sugar'
Posted: 27/10/2009
The old adage goes that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but many people may be taking in far too much sugar when they tuck into their cereal, new research has revealed. Read more...
Exercise 'helps smokers to quit'
Posted: 27/10/2009
The war against smoking is stronger than ever, with the UK ban in 2007 followed by mass media campaigns designed to stop people from taking up the habit and help those who smoke to quit. Read more...
Stroke 'can be avoided'
Posted: 23/10/2009
Over six million people a year have a stroke and can be left with debilitating injuries which cannot be treated. Read more...
Triple therapy 'may improve COPD outcomes'
Posted: 09/10/2009
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the umbrella term for the life-threatening diseases chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Read more...
Growth hormone 'causes liver cancer'
Posted: 09/10/2009
Though one of the least-common forms of the disease, liver cancer still affects over 3,000 people a year in the UK. Read more...
Obesity and depression 'strongly linked'
Posted: 07/10/2009
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...
New technique may help heart to function better
Posted: 06/10/2009
Ailing hearts are responsible for more deaths than any other condition in the world, killing over 350,000 people a year in the UK alone. Read more...
High heels 'a big arthritis risk'
Posted: 02/10/2009
Women have been wearing high heels for decades and the industry is worth millions of pounds. Read more...
Coeliac disease 'increases death risk'
Posted: 17/09/2009
Coeliac disease only affects one per cent of the population, but for these people it has serious implications. Read more...
New discovery 'may make antibiotics more effective'
Posted: 11/09/2009
Millions of people throughout the world have taken or are currently taking antibiotics to cope with illnesses and the drugs have helped to nurse countless patients back to health. Read more...
New vaccine offers hope to COPD sufferers
Posted: 08/09/2009
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition that thousands of people in the UK suffer from and is mainly caused by smoking or exposure to dust, chemicals and fumes. Read more...
People 'must be unit savvy' with alcohol
Posted: 28/08/2009
Healthcare professionals are constantly highlighting the dangers of drinking to excess and numerous studies have linked it to conditions ranging from liver cirrhosis to cancer. Read more...
