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 private healthcare, here's where you'll find it.
Female claims for cancer are high
Posted: 27/02/2009
More than half of claims on critical illness cover are for cancer treatment, according to figures from a leading insurer. Read more...
Baldness drug may aid prostate cancer
Posted: 27/02/2009
Scientists have revealed that a drug used to treat baldness may aid men with prostate cancer. Read more...
Tanning injections 'incredibly dangerous'
Posted: 27/02/2009
The use of internet-bought tanning injections has been strongly advised against as they have the potential to cause serious long-term damage to an individual. Read more...
Healthy living 'could help cut cancer rates'
Posted: 27/02/2009
Healthy diet and exercise regimes could help cut cancer rates by more than a third, a new study has claimed. Read more...
Dancing 'is best form of exercise for kids'
Posted: 27/02/2009
Overweight children have been advised to take up dancing as a way of shifting any unwanted pounds. Read more...
'Visit the doctor regularly' to avoid ovarian cancer
Posted: 26/02/2009
Women should pay frequent visits to their doctor to detect ovarian cancer, according to an expert. Read more...
'Brave' Wendy fights to the end
Posted: 26/02/2009
Former TV star Wendy Richard has been described as "brave" after losing her battle with cancer today. Read more...
Healthy lifestyle 'may reduce breast cancer risk'
Posted: 26/02/2009
Women with a healthy and active lifestyle may have a lower risk of developing cancer, according to a study. Read more...
Teenage obesity 'as bad as smoking'
Posted: 26/02/2009
Teenage obesity has been found to be as bad for overall health as taking up smoking, new research has revealed. Read more...
Fad diets 'do not lead to long-term weight loss'
Posted: 26/02/2009
Individuals looking to lose weight have been advised that taking up a fad or designer diet is less likely to result in long-term weight loss than simply reducing calorie intake. Read more...
Drinking 'affects women's cancer risk'
Posted: 26/02/2009
Alcohol consumption affects the likelihood of women developing cancer, new research has shown. Read more...
Yoga 'may reduce stress' in breast cancer patients
Posted: 25/02/2009
Women with breast cancer can gain an emotional benefit from participating in yoga sessions, recent research reveals. Read more...
New breast cancer guidelines issued
Posted: 25/02/2009
Breast cancer patients in England and Wales are to be provided with more consistent care, according to new guidelines. Read more...
UK facing diabetes disaster
Posted: 25/02/2009
The number of cases of diabetes in the UK is currently growing at a faster rate than in the US. Read more...
Allergy treatment 'could save lives'
Posted: 25/02/2009
A new study could help food allergy sufferers overcome their condition. Read more...
Unhealthy lifestyles 'lead to increased stroke risk'
Posted: 25/02/2009
Individuals who lead an unhealthy lifestyle have an increased risk of stroke, it has been claimed. Read more...
Cancer 'switch off' gene found
Posted: 24/02/2009
Scientists have discovered that a gene present in animals and humans helps to suppress cancer. Read more...
Calcium 'lowers female cancer risk'
Posted: 24/02/2009
Women with a high calcium intake may have a lower risk of developing cancer, recent research reveals. Read more...
Better treatment for anorexia sufferers called for
Posted: 24/02/2009
The treatment of anorexia sufferers in the UK needs to be improved to stop instances of the disease reaching record levels, it has been claimed. Read more...
Arthritis sufferers 'could benefit from new research'
Posted: 24/02/2009
Individuals who have developed arthritis as a result of serious joint damage could benefit from new treatments being tested in the US. Read more...
Lowering cholesterol 'could help reduce cancer risk'
Posted: 24/02/2009
By lowering their level of cholesterol, an individual could help to reduce the risk of developing cancer, new research has revealed. Read more...
Cancer 'buddy' helped sufferer through her ordeal
Posted: 23/02/2009
A stomach cancer sufferer has told of how a support group helped to make her ordeal more bearable. Read more...
Cancer patient demands tests for all sufferers
Posted: 23/02/2009
A man suffering from prostate cancer is hoping all men in Wales over 50-years-old will soon be offered prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening tests. Read more...
Extractions 'should be carried out by qualified professionals'
Posted: 23/02/2009
DIY extractions are a bad idea, according to one dentistry expert. Read more...
People in deprived areas 'more susceptible to cervical cancer'
Posted: 21/02/2009
Those who live in poorer areas are more likely to develop cervical cancer, according to recent research. Read more...
Increase in measles linked to speculation over MMR dangers
Posted: 20/02/2009
The growing number of cases of measles witnessed ion the UK has been linked to fears regarding the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination. Read more...
Communication 'key to helping families stay healthy'
Posted: 20/02/2009
Maintaining open communications is a key part of ensuring families remain healthy and secure, it has been argued. Read more...
Breast cancer survivors 'less likely to be in work'
Posted: 20/02/2009
A new report reveals those who have survived breast cancer and other forms of the disease are less likely to be in employment than healthy individuals. Read more...
Apple a day 'can help minimise breast cancer growth'
Posted: 20/02/2009
Eating apples and other fruit and vegetables on a daily basis can help to prevent the growth of breast cancer, research has revealed. Read more...
Lack of face-to-face interaction 'harming health'
Posted: 19/02/2009
Britons are suffering from a lack of human interaction which could be harming their health, a new study has found. Read more...
DIY dentistry 'causes more harm than good'
Posted: 19/02/2009
Taking dentistry out of the hands of the professionals by attempting to carry out procedures on your own can lead to long-lasting damage, it has been claimed. Read more...
Menopause drug 'may trigger breast cancer'
Posted: 18/02/2009
A drug used to treat women undergoing the menopause may lead to breast cancer relapse, research reveals. Read more...
Half a glass of wine a day 'can increase need for cancer cover'
Posted: 18/02/2009
Drinking one glass of wine per day can increase the risk of breast cancer and other forms of the disease, according to research. Read more...
Older generation 'leading a more active retirement'
Posted: 18/02/2009
Individuals who are today reaching retirement age are taking up more energetic pursuits in order to keep themselves active, it has been revealed. Read more...
Quit smoking 'to cut lung cancer rates'
Posted: 18/02/2009
Lung cancer rates could be dramatically cut if more people choose to give up smoking, it has been argued. Read more...
Cancer sufferers being treated quicker
Posted: 17/02/2009
The NHS is getting closer to meeting guidelines regarding the treatment of cancer sufferers, new figures reveal. Read more...
Cancer tests increase following Jade Goody news
Posted: 17/02/2009
More women are undergoing cervical cancer screening after hearing of Jade Goody's battle with the disease, it has emerged. Read more...
Britons urged to stop asking for antibiotics
Posted: 17/02/2009
The government has warned individuals against asking for antibiotics to treat illnesses such as colds and flu. Read more...
NHS watchdog upholds a third of complaints
Posted: 17/02/2009
The Healthcare Commission upholds approximately a third of all the complaints it receives, new figures have revealed. Read more...
Headache link to insomnia revealed
Posted: 16/02/2009
People who choose to use sleep as a way to combat the pain caused by tension-related headaches may find they suffer in the long-term, new research reveals. Read more...
MRI scanning for breast cancer vindicated
Posted: 16/02/2009
The use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of breast cancer has been given a boost by the publication of a new study. Read more...
Scientists uncover breast cancer hotspot
Posted: 16/02/2009
Researchers have identified a genetic area which may make Asian women more susceptible to breast cancer. Read more...
Cervical cancer checks 'vital'
Posted: 16/02/2009
A cervical cancer sufferer is urging women to immunise against the disease. Read more...
Obesity 'linked to evolutionary development'
Posted: 13/02/2009
The growing level of obesity across the developed world has been attributed to the evolutionary development of mankind. Read more...
Migraine headaches 'linked to obesity'
Posted: 13/02/2009
Individuals who are overweight could have a higher risk of suffering migraines and headaches, a new study has revealed. Read more...
Hodgkin's survivors 'more likely to develop beast cancer'
Posted: 13/02/2009
Scientists have discovered that children aged between 12 and 19 who are treated for Hodgkin's disease are more likely to develop breast cancer later in life. Read more...
Some hysterectomy patients need more targeted surgery
Posted: 13/02/2009
Many women who are due to undergo a hysterectomy need surgery that is more focused, it has been suggested. Read more...
Salt intake 'should be monitored as part of a healthy diet'
Posted: 12/02/2009
Brits have been advised to monitor their intake of salt in order to maintain a healthy diet, according to Consensus Action on Salt and Health (Cash). Read more...
Study: Exercise reduces risk of colon cancer
Posted: 12/02/2009
A new study has discovered physical activity is one of the best ways people can reduce the risk of colon cancer. Read more...
Ward to investigate aggressive form of breast cancer opens
Posted: 12/02/2009
A £4.2 million research unit will open today to find ways of diagnosing, treating and preventing one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. Read more...
Pregnancy 'has no impact on breast cancer survival rates'
Posted: 09/02/2009
Women who develop breast cancer while pregnant do not show any difference in the severity of the disease or the likelihood of survival compared to those who develop it at any other point in their life. Read more...
Dangers of asbestos highlighted for workers
Posted: 09/02/2009
The dangers of working with asbestos have been highlighted by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Read more...
Pregnant women 'should watch out for breast abnormalities'
Posted: 09/02/2009
Scientists have recommended pregnant women be aware of any changes to their breasts and inform their doctor straight away if they notice anything unusual. Read more...
Study: Marijuana doubles risk of testicular cancer
Posted: 09/02/2009
Scientists have discovered men are two times more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer if they consume marijuana regularly at least once a week. Read more...
Depression 'a growing problem during recession'
Posted: 06/02/2009
The Depression Alliance has warned that cases of depression are becoming more commonplace due to the ongoing effects of the current recession. Read more...
Study: Statins does not help breast cancer
Posted: 06/02/2009
Scientists sponsored by the National Cancer Institute have examined whether or not statins have an effect on the prevention of breast cancer and have found they do not. Read more...
"Jade's a battler"
Posted: 06/02/2009
Jade Goody's grandfather, John Caddock, has declared she is a "battler", it has been reported. Read more...
NHS 'failing diabetes sufferers'
Posted: 05/02/2009
More than 60 per cent of adult diabetes sufferers in the UK are not receiving a proper level of care from the NHS, it has been claimed. Read more...
Cutting back on health insurance 'not recommended'
Posted: 05/02/2009
Individuals looking to make savings during the ongoing economic downturn have been urged to avoid cutting back on essential financial safeguards, such as health insurance. Read more...
Cervical cancer "changed my life for the better"
Posted: 05/02/2009
Being diagnosed with cervical cancer "changed my life for the better", one survivor has reported. Read more...
HRT "likely to have ? small effect" on breast cancer
Posted: 05/02/2009
Short-term use of HRT is "likely to have only a small effect" on the risk of developing breast cancer, it has been suggested. Read more...
Limiting screen time 'can help treat asthma in children'
Posted: 04/02/2009
Parents of children suffering from asthma have been advised to limit the amount of time their child spends in front of the television, following the publication of new research. Read more...
Busy women urged to look after their mental health
Posted: 04/02/2009
Women today lead more stressful lives than ever before and as such, they have been advised to ensure they take enough time for themselves in order to ensure they have good mental health. Read more...
Study: Changes to body clock could fight cancer
Posted: 04/02/2009
Tinkering with the body's internal clock could be a way to target cancer treatment, it has been suggested. Read more...
One-fifth not receiving recommended treatment
Posted: 04/02/2009
A new study has shown that around one-fifth of women are not undergoing "lifesaving treatment" after having a mastectomy. Read more...
Green tea 'could prohibit cancer drug'
Posted: 04/02/2009
A compound found in green tea could destroy the activity of a cancer drug causing it to be ineffective, a new report has found. Read more...
Women 'less likely to use alcohol to deal with stress'
Posted: 03/02/2009
Women have a broader range of coping mechanisms for dealing with stress than men, it has been argued. Read more...
Price 'not as crucial as level of cover'
Posted: 03/02/2009
Individuals looking to take out health insurance cover have been urged to focus on the level of cover being offered, rather than the overall cost of the policy when choosing what option is right for them. Read more...
Study: Boys 19% more likely to develop skin moles
Posted: 03/02/2009
Boys are 19 per cent more likely to develop moles after spending time in the sun and by the water which could cause a higher risk of developing skin cancer, a new study has found. Read more...
Abolition of cancer drug charge 'will improve survival rates'
Posted: 02/02/2009
Abolishing charges for prescription cancer drugs will help to increase survival rates, it was claimed in recent days. Read more...
New tool 'can determine breast cancer options'
Posted: 02/02/2009
Scientists have developed a new tool that is able to determine what types of treatment will be best for a patient with breast cancer, it has been announced. Read more...
Free cancer drugs 'to improve the lives of sufferers'
Posted: 02/02/2009
The setting up of free cancer drugs for sufferers in the UK will help improve the lives of people across the country, it has been claimed. Read more...
Working when ill 'can lead to more time off'
Posted: 02/02/2009
Individuals who force themselves to go into work when they are ill could be making a poor decision as doing so can often make the illness worse resulting in more time off in the long run. Read more...
