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.
Experts identify cause of 'devastating' brain disorder
Posted: 13/01/2010
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...
New vaccine technique 'may prevent measles'
Posted: 29/09/2009
Though measles does not affect as many people as it used to, over ten million people a year still suffer from the condition. Read more...
Diabetes 'weakens the bones'
Posted: 28/09/2009
For diabetes sufferers, the condition is a daily struggle which may lead to eye problems and other physical issues. Read more...
Experts find obesity, depression and alcohol abuse link
Posted: 23/09/2009
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...
New process 'may identify cancer risks'
Posted: 03/09/2009
The cure for cancer has become the holy grail for healthcare professionals, with scientists all over the globe constantly searching for a solution. Read more...
Losing weight 'may improve asthma symptoms'
Posted: 27/08/2009
Scientists are frequently establishing links between separate diseases, with experts recently suggesting that obesity and cancer are directly connected. Read more...
New discovery 'may help diabetes and obesity treatments'
Posted: 27/08/2009
As obesity is an ever-increasing problem throughout the world, more and more people are developing its associated conditions. Read more...
Stressed people 'may be at risk'
Posted: 19/08/2009
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...
Videogames 'may pose long-term health risk'
Posted: 18/08/2009
Many people spent a portion of their childhood in front of a screen with a joypad in hand, blasting aliens and attempting to jump over manholes. Read more...
Breakthrough 'may help brain cancer sufferers'
Posted: 11/08/2009
Brain cancer is one of the most deadly of all cancers, largely owing to the difficulty in treating patients with the disease. Read more...
Brain exercises 'can delay dementia'
Posted: 06/08/2009
Older people have long been seeking for a way to prevent the onset of dementia, with methods ranging from herbal remedies to computer games claiming to help keep the brain healthy. Read more...
Hip and back fractures 'increase risk of death'
Posted: 05/08/2009
Thousands of elderly people are admitted to healthcare facilities each year after suffering hip and back fractures, but the falls they have experienced may actually be increasing their risk of death. Read more...
