The death of a loved one is a difficult and emotional time. Everyone’s reaction to death is different. There isn’t a right way or a wrong way to manage your grief. It is important to do what feels helpful and natural for you in your circumstances. There is no set time limit on the grieving […]
With Migraine Awareness Week recently taking place in early September, we’d like to touch on the different types of migraines in order to increase awareness of the nature surrounding the disease. Were you aware that there at least ten different forms of migraine? Classic Migraine – otherwise known as “Migraine with Aura”. Symptoms include severe […]
The UK is the only nation in the world that has a fully integrated free national health service. However last year the UK government embarked on plans to allow private companies to gain a foothold into the NHS. This has caused great consternation among the general population at large but also GPs, hospital staff such […]
When president Obama was elected one of the promises he made was to introduce legislation to put an end to health insurance companies discriminating against those who they considered risks. The legislation was opposed by many quarters of American big business and Republican politicians, yet the Bill was passed. However, while the main provisions of […]
The biggest healthcare company in the world which funded Mitt Romney’s presidential election campaign is reported to be expanding into the UK’s NHS. HCA International Ltd has a UK branch based in London and has been steadily developing this side of its business ever since the Health & Social Care Act was passed by the […]
After campaigning hard for a long time, health unions have managed to secure a change in European law. For the first time there is now a new directive along with regulations to ensure patients are not harmed by needle sticks and other sharps implements. This will of course apply to dentists as well as medical staff. Although […]
For those suffering with a serious spinal injury, it can be hard to know where to turn for support in coping with such a devastating and life-changing event. Around 1,200 people are paralysed with a spinal injury every year; many of these people will become full-time wheelchair users. As well as the obvious physical obstacles […]
The popularity of cosmetic or plastic surgery has exploded over the last couple of decades. Even countries which would be considered to be rather backward compared to say the UK or USA has seen a rapid increase in work being carried out. While it is generally accepted now that most people get a nose job […]
People who don’t have a weight problem often perceive those who are fat or obese are that way simply because they eat too much. In some cases, this maybe true, but according to one expert this is likely to be too simplistic. Dr. Hildegardes Dineros who is a specialist bariatric surgeon in the Philippines believes […]
What has been called youth surgery – the need for people to try and keep their youthful looks or get back to looking that way – is on the rise. However what is perhaps more disturbing is that many health professionals are beginning to jump on the bandwagon by offering a variety of cosmetic treatments. […]