President Obama’s health insurance Act is now fully implemented. Yet despite hiccups, it seems to be having some success. However, it is also apparent that despite the aims of the new healthcare system, there are still a large group of people who are openly hostile about it. One individual recently said that he did not […]
It is generally assumed that the NHS was set up for British citizens. However a recent event demonstrated that this is not the case – at least it isn’t now if it ever was. This came to light when a lady – a British citizen who lives in the USA – came over to Britain […]
This year saw the US Affordable Care Act implemented fully despite the arguing and wrangling between politicians. While many people believe that socialised medicine is wrong and have actively campaigned against the new law, others have actually embraced it, although it is far removed from the idea of the NHS in the UK. In one […]
Growing numbers of people from the UK, USA and other developed nations are looking to other places to get cheaper work done which they can’t afford at home. This is particularly true for cosmetic dentistry and plastic surgery. However there are also growing numbers of professionals working in these medical areas worried that by opting […]
Coconut and coconut oil are now known to have many health benefits. For instance, it helps proper functioning of a number of the glands in the body. Coconut oil is also said to be good for your hair and skin, and is used a lot in cooking. However it seems the product may also have […]
The Chief Executive of the organisation Mind, Paul Farmer, believes that there a large numbers of men suffering from depression who are missing out on treatment. Males between 40 and 50 are the most at risk of committing suicide out of any demographic in the UK. Men within this demographic often are concerned with feeling […]
People who lose weight will often report feeling better in themselves after doing so. While scientific research generally ignores anecdotal evidence, some scientists claim that in this case there it could be true. It seems when you lose weight your cholesterol level improves and your blood pressure and metabolism start functioning properly, and at normal […]
After the debacle surrounding Southampton city council, the government has decided to carry out a complete review of the benefits of adding fluoride to water. The Department of Health has asked Public Health England (PHE) to review evidence and report back to Parliament by the 15th December. A spokesperson for the Department of Health told […]
New mums in South Yorkshire and parts of Derbyshire are being offered incentives to breastfeed their babies as part of a pilot scheme. Under the new initiative, mums who breastfeed their babies will receive up to £200 worth of shopping vouchers. The pilot programme is being funded by the government in conjunction with the medical […]
Every health questionnaire you have ever filled out included questions about your family’s health history. In the last 40 years as more is learned about different diseases the questions have become more specific, slowly from “Has anybody in your immediate family died of cancer” to a lengthy foray at a specialist office asking about very […]