Given society’s overabundance of information and the ease with which it is spread, doctors are finding themselves having to correct the misinformation people unknowingly share. When we, or someone we know, go in for treatment we find ourselves sharing our symptoms and procedures with other individuals who are suffering from the same or similar maladies. […]
This year, while millions of people across the globe were counting down for that midnight kiss and celebratory fireworks display, others were preparing for cosmetic surgery. With every promise of a New Year comes vows, goals and resolutions, usually of the calibre that sees us brushing up on our reading, abandoning mid-afternoon snacking and going […]
With the country fighting multiple outbreaks of swine flu, more NHS Direct patients have opted out of the services provided and have instead sought private medical attention to avoid long queues. In December, the Daily Mail reported that NHS Direct was nearing its breaking point as it struggled to deal with the onslaught of calls […]
Like an old wives’ tale, the notion of fish oil and the benefits it allegedly has on weight loss are certainly known, but those benefits haven’t been truly understood … until now. According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, fish oil will not help accelerate weight loss if you have […]
A report has revealed that British women are the worst dieters in Europe. The report shows that German and French ladies are able to lose weight and keep it off, while British women lack the willpower to stay on diets and often end up giving them after just a few days. Self-confessed “lardy lady” Mary […]
Contact lenses are safe for children, providing that they are responsible enough to take care of their eyes and stick to daily cleaning routines, according to expert, Barbara Aalbers, from St John’s Mercy Eye Care-Ballas. Aalbers said that contact lenses do not pose a risk to young people, provided that they are able to look […]
Dental patients have been advised to shop around for the best local dentist and compare dentists, following the launch of a new online area, which allows patients to review their dentist and leave comments about their experience at a dental practice. The new online area on the NHS website enables patients to read comments about […]
A ruling by the Supreme Court has raised questions over the future of fertility treatment in Canada. Judges ruled that provinces will now have the power to regulate and control fertility treatment; however, the ruling has lead to confusion amongst patients, fertility doctors and members of federal government. Patients are worried that the ruling did […]
New government figures have revealed that children living in poor areas of Scotland are twice as likely to suffer from tooth decay as children living in more affluent areas. The figures show an improvement in national standards of oral health, with 64 percent of P-1 age schoolchildren showing no signs of decay, the highest figure […]
An increasing number of international insurance providers are taking on clients with pre-existing health conditions, it has been revealed. Bupa International is one of the first international private medical insurance providers to offer people with existing medical conditions health insurance and others are set to follow suit, according to recent research. The new Worldwide Health […]