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.
Less than half of depression sufferers see doctors
Posted: 30/09/2009
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems on the planet and affects millions of people worldwide. Read more...
Overweight women 'have shorter lives'
Posted: 30/09/2009
Healthcare specialists are constantly making links between obesity and cancer and it is a well-known fact that heart disease can be caused by unhealthy diets and a lack of exercise. Read more...
Wales sunbed ban 'will prevent skin cancer'
Posted: 30/09/2009
Much has been made recently of how dangerous sunbeds can be, with the International Agency for Research on Cancer condemning the equipment earlier this year. 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...
People with pets 'are healthier'
Posted: 29/09/2009
Dogs may indeed live up to their reputation as man's best friend, as a new survey has revealed that people who have pets are more likely to be healthier and even live longer. Read more...
New technique 'can identify cervical cancer cells'
Posted: 29/09/2009
For many women who are diagnosed with cervical cancer, it is too late for them to receive effective treatment to combat the condition. Read more...
Immune deficiency drug 'may prevent Alzheimer's'
Posted: 28/09/2009
Experts are constantly seeking a cure for Alzheimer's disease (AD), a condition which affects millions of people worldwide and can have a serious impact on the lives of both the sufferer and their family. 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...
Wheat and dairy-free food 'higher in salt'
Posted: 28/09/2009
For many people who have food allergies, special dietary foods can often be a lifeline which allows them to enjoy meals which they would otherwise not be able to eat. Read more...
Experts shed light on why arteries clog
Posted: 25/09/2009
Healthcare professionals are constantly encouraging people to eat healthily and exercise in order to prevent their arteries from clogging up, as this is one of the main causes of heart disease, the world's biggest killer. Read more...
Could toad venom stop cancer?
Posted: 25/09/2009
Many ancient Chinese medicines included toad venom as one of their main ingredients, as healthcare practitioners believed that it could cure the body of illness. Read more...
Vaccines and testing 'could eradicate cervical cancer'
Posted: 25/09/2009
Cervical cancer is one of the most fatal forms of the disease and causes the death of almost a thousand UK women each year. Read more...
Excess body weight 'results in 124,000 cancer cases'
Posted: 24/09/2009
Numerous studies conducted in the last ten years have linked obesity to cancer, with one of the most recent at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center showing that obesity has a substantial effect on increasing the risk of a person developing breast cancer. Read more...
Some foods 'may stop arthritis'
Posted: 24/09/2009
Arthritis is a crippling condition which can affect people of all ages but is generally present in the elderly. Read more...
New drug 'may help breast cancer sufferers'
Posted: 24/09/2009
Though the survival rate for breast cancer is now above 80 per cent in the UK, for one in five people the condition is likely to be deadly. 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...
Having children 'increases risk of metabolic syndrome'
Posted: 23/09/2009
For many women, giving birth is one of the greatest moments of their lives as they welcome a son or daughter into the world, but new research has shed light on a possible downside of this event. Read more...
90% of women 'do not know breast cancer prevention measures'
Posted: 23/09/2009
Each year over a million women are diagnosed with breast cancer, with more than 200,000 going on to die from the condition within five years. Read more...
Poor money management 'may indicate Alzheimer's'
Posted: 22/09/2009
Many people have difficulty managing their money, with electronic payments, chequebook balancing and numerous bank accounts all adding up to create a confusing combination. Read more...
Smoking bans 'have prevented heart attacks'
Posted: 22/09/2009
When the UK implemented a ban on smoking in public places in July 2007, there was an uproar from many smokers who felt that their rights were being ignored, yet healthcare professionals argued that the restriction would lead to long-term benefits in people's wellbeing. Read more...
Heat therapy 'may increase breast cancer survival'
Posted: 22/09/2009
Whereas breast cancer used to be one of the deadliest forms of the disease, rapid advances in treatment over the last 50 years have resulted in an 80 per cent five-year survival rate in the UK. Read more...
HRT 'increases cancer death risk'
Posted: 21/09/2009
Thousands of women a year undergo hormone replacement therapy (HRT), but when doing so these women may be placing themselves at risk, a new study has revealed. Read more...
Losing weight 'good for the kidneys'
Posted: 18/09/2009
As the worldwide obesity epidemic continues to worsen, thousands more people are being admitted to healthcare facilities with illnesses which have been cause by the condition. Read more...
Vaccine 'may prevent urinary tract infections'
Posted: 18/09/2009
Urinary infections are not only painful but can also be embarrassing, and people with these problems will often look for any measure to remedy the situation. Read more...
Early periods 'may result in childbirth difficulties'
Posted: 18/09/2009
For many young women, beginning a period can be a difficult time in their life, but for those who start their menstrual cycle earlier than other, it can also have far-reaching implications. Read more...
New test 'may help breast cancer patients'
Posted: 18/09/2009
Breast cancer sufferers experience a range of physical and mental issues during their treatment and for many it can have a substantial impact of their family as well as themselves. Read more...
Experts create 'revolutionary' cancer treatment
Posted: 17/09/2009
Cancer is expected to become the second biggest killer in the world next year, overtaking heart disease as the deadliest condition, and experts work tirelessly to find treatments. Read more...
Experts make link to fat build-up
Posted: 17/09/2009
It is a well-known fact that eating fatty foods and not exercising contribute significantly to obesity, but experts in Scotland believe that some people may actually be more prone to becoming overweight, regardless of their lifestyle. Read more...
Breast cancer survivors 'may suffer mental problems'
Posted: 17/09/2009
Over a million people a year are diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide and although 80 per cent of patients now go on to survive the condition, the effects of the disease can often last much longer. Read more...
Coeliac disease 'increases death risk'
Posted: 17/09/2009
Coeliac disease only affects one per cent of the population, but for these people it has serious implications. Read more...
New technique 'can predict postnatal depression'
Posted: 17/09/2009
For some people, giving birth is the greatest moment of their life, but for others it can lead to months of depression. Read more...
Green tea 'can help the bones'
Posted: 17/09/2009
For years green tea has been considered an effective herbal memory and a useful way of alleviating digestive problems. Read more...
Latin people 'less likely to die of cancer'
Posted: 16/09/2009
Researchers are constantly attempting to establish links between race and death rates, with several healthcare facilities claiming that a person's ethnic origin can be a significant factor in whether they develop cancer. Read more...
New drug 'could stop breast cancer'
Posted: 15/09/2009
In the quest for a breast cancer cure, healthcare experts have turned to a range of treatments and therapies, with limited results. Read more...
New treatment 'may assist breast cancer survivors'
Posted: 15/09/2009
Despite being one of the most common forms of cancer, over 80 per cent of UK women diagnosed with breast cancer go on to survive the condition. Read more...
Diabetes drug 'kills cancer cells'
Posted: 14/09/2009
As two of the deadliest conditions in the world, diabetes and cancer have ruined lives across the planet and healthcare experts are constantly searching for cures for both. Read more...
Experts: Body size affects prostate cancer risk
Posted: 14/09/2009
Recent studies have associated obesity with a person's risk of developing cancer and healthcare experts have recommended that people try to minimise fat intake and exercise regularly. Read more...
Personalised trials 'may aid in breast cancer treatment'
Posted: 14/09/2009
Over a million women a year are diagnosed with breast cancer, yet every single person's tumour is different. Read more...
New discovery 'may make antibiotics more effective'
Posted: 11/09/2009
Millions of people throughout the world have taken or are currently taking antibiotics to cope with illnesses and the drugs have helped to nurse countless patients back to health. Read more...
Staying in groups 'good for the health'
Posted: 11/09/2009
One of the best possible ways for a person to cheer up is to get with friends and enjoy a laugh and a chat, as getting feelings of one's chest is a great remedy. Read more...
People 'must protect their hearts'
Posted: 11/09/2009
Heart disease is the single biggest killer in the world and has destroyed millions of lives across the globe, but many of the causes of the condition are actually self-inflicted. Read more...
Protein 'can make breast cancer more invasive'
Posted: 11/09/2009
Though breast cancer affects thousands of women a year, many are able to be treated before it becomes life threatening, resulting in an 80 per cent survival rate. Read more...
Sleep 'stops memory loss'
Posted: 10/09/2009
For many people, a poor night's sleep can simply mean feeling sluggish the next day and perhaps even lead to arguments due to the grumpy behaviour it can cause. Read more...
Prostate cancer vaccine 'may be possible'
Posted: 10/09/2009
Prostate cancer is a disease which can devastate families and lead to immense suffering, and is the most common form of the disease in men in the UK, but healthcare specialist believe they may now be on the verge of developing a vaccine. Read more...
Obesity, alcohol and smoking increase breast cancer risk
Posted: 10/09/2009
Breast cancer is a condition which can ruin lives but thanks to healthcare research around the world, the five-year survival rate for the disease has now exceeded 80 per cent in many countries. Read more...
New vaccine offers hope to COPD sufferers
Posted: 08/09/2009
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition that thousands of people in the UK suffer from and is mainly caused by smoking or exposure to dust, chemicals and fumes. Read more...
Dealing with depression 'a huge task'
Posted: 08/09/2009
For many people, depression is a daily struggle which sees them contend with anxiety and upset, often without help. Read more...
Businesses 'should prepare for second swine flu outbreak'
Posted: 08/09/2009
Swine flu has caused the death of over 60 people in the UK, yet public fear of the virus appears to have decreased over the last few weeks. Read more...
Gene discovery 'may help with diabetes treatment'
Posted: 08/09/2009
The search for a cure for diabetes has seen researchers across the globe toiling for clues, though healthcare specialists in France believe they have now made a key discovery. Read more...
Preventing gum disease 'may stop cancer'
Posted: 08/09/2009
As the search for a cure for cancer continues, experts in the US believe they may have found a link between the disease and gum problems. Read more...
Cervical cancer vaccine 'may stop breast cancer'
Posted: 07/09/2009
Women all over the globe have been protected against deadly cervical cancer thanks to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, but now it seems that the wonder drug may have further uses. Read more...
Breast cancer intervention 'reduces depression and inflammation'
Posted: 04/09/2009
For the thousands of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, the following months are spent in a depression which affects not only themselves but also their loved ones. Read more...
Late-night snacks 'worse than thought'
Posted: 03/09/2009
It is a scene which occurs almost nightly in houses up and down the country - people sneaking downstairs for a quick snack in the early hours of the morning. Read more...
New swine flu vaccine 'provides strong immunity'
Posted: 03/09/2009
Swine flu has swept the world and caused thousands of people to take days off work, even resulting in death in some cases, but experts believe that a new vaccine may provide excellent immunity against the virus. Read more...
Smoking and weight gain 'increase breast cancer risk'
Posted: 03/09/2009
Many factors have been identified as possible causes of breast cancer over the years, though scientists now believe they have found the two most likely reasons why people develop the disease. Read more...
Gene 'may cause two brain disorders'
Posted: 03/09/2009
Parkinson's disease is a debilitating condition which gradually breaks down the body's neurological system and causes intense suffering, with researchers constantly striving to develop a therapy which can ease the symptoms of the condition. 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...
Diabetes 'caused by DNA mutations'
Posted: 03/09/2009
Diabetes is a disease which kills thousands of people a year and is a precursor to many other deadly conditions, yet the root cause of the condition remains unclear. Read more...
IBS findings 'may not apply to everybody'
Posted: 02/09/2009
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition which affects many people in different ways and is very hard to diagnose, meaning that several individuals are left in constant pain. Read more...
Staying fit and healthy 'reduces breast cancer risk'
Posted: 01/09/2009
For years, experts have been advising people to stick to a healthy diet and exercise in order to minimise their risk of developing deadly diseases. Read more...
