When a loved one sadly passes away, having a tangible reminder of them that you can visit is a great help during the grieving process and beyond. Headstones, or memorial stones, are the easiest way to do this and with so many styles available today it is relatively easy to select one that is an epit
Drivers can now access smart phone applications, through voice control, using SYNC which allows the apps to be displayed on the dashboard screen. Most of these apps are health-related. According to the Frost and Sullivan report, the market for medical applications, which is the third-fastest growing
A new study from the US has found that adults with high levels of omega-3 in their blood were 30% less likely to develop minor heart problems than the group with the lowest concentration of the fatty acids in their system. Omega-3, which is most commonly found in oily fish, has been found to have al
There’s nothing more disturbing than having to hear cases about young children being hospitalised because of alcohol consumption. A lot of people are probably not aware of this fact, but from the year 2008 to 2012 there’s a shocking record of 380 children aged 10 and below being given treatment for
Not everyone gives their health as much thought and consideration as perhaps they should. Alongside the National Health Service (NHS) which exists in the UK, other healthcare options are also available – but what do they have to offer? Different healthcare approaches Today, there are many different
A new study reveals that the children of people that suffer from mental health problems are at a higher risk then other children. It is estimated by the Ofsted and Quality Care Commission that about 30% of adults that suffer from mental health problems also have children. The report was issued by th
New claims of a whitewash by the NHS are rising against the Scottish Government after news emerged that some staff in hospitals were pressured into removing patients from some lists in order to meet yearly quotas. NHS Tayside for it part apologised to the public after the revelations came out from s
Queen Elizabeth Hospital confirmed that a SARS- like respiratory illness caused the death of a patient last Sunday morning. In other parts of the world, out of the 12 infected, six died and experts believe that the virus is not really a threat to human beings but it can easily be transmitted from on
According to Diabetes UK, about 80% of diabetes foot amputations are avoidable if there was better care. Many patients suffer because a lot of places are not equipped with the proper services to efficiently handle infections and foot ulcers. It is estimated that by 2015, there will be 7,000 more amp
When considering your own personal health, it’s all too easy to think that you can take it easy as you get older. Unfortunately, the human body and the various associated medical risks never take a break and you should always be aware of your bodies health status. Regular check-ups are the easiest w
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Headstones, or memorial stones, are the easiest way to do this and with so many styles available today it is relatively easy to select one that is an epitome [...] April 30th, 2013 | Category: General | Leave a comment Smartphone health apps to be accessible to drivers on dashboards Drivers can now access smart phone applications, through voice control, using SYNC which allows the apps to be displayed on the dashboard screen. Most of these apps are health-related. According to the Frost and Sullivan report, the market for medical applications, which is the third-fastest growing application category with more than 17,000 applications, is expected to [...] April 30th, 2013 | Tags: Health apps, Smartphone apps, Smartphone health apps | Category: General, Medical Research | Leave a comment Omega-3 can help minor heart problems A new study from the US has found that adults with high levels of omega-3 in their blood were 30% less likely to develop minor heart problems than the group with the lowest concentration of the fatty acids in their system. Omega-3, which is most commonly found in oily fish, has been found to have all [...] April 9th, 2013 | Tags: health benefits of Omega-3, Omega 3, Omega-3 for the heart | Category: Fitness, General, Medical Conditions | Leave a comment Alcohol abuse in the under 10′s a rising concern There’s nothing more disturbing than having to hear cases about young children being hospitalised because of alcohol consumption. A lot of people are probably not aware of this fact, but from the year 2008 to 2012 there’s a shocking record of 380 children aged 10 and below being given treatment for the use of alcohol. [...] April 5th, 2013 | Tags: Alocohol abuse, Childhood alcohol abuse, Children and alcohol | Category: General, Medical News | Leave a comment A different approach to healthcare Not everyone gives their health as much thought and consideration as perhaps they should. Alongside the National Health Service (NHS) which exists in the UK, other healthcare options are also available – but what do they have to offer? Different healthcare approaches Today, there are many different ways that you can take positive steps to look after [...] April 5th, 2013 | Tags: Benenden, Healthcare | Category: General | Leave a comment Children at risk from mental health problems if their parents have them A new study reveals that the children of people that suffer from mental health problems are at a higher risk then other children. It is estimated by the Ofsted and Quality Care Commission that about 30% of adults that suffer from mental health problems also have children. The report was issued by the Care Quality Commission [...] March 25th, 2013 | Tags: mental health news, parents with mental health problems, risk of inheriting mental health problems | Category: General, Medical Conditions, Medical News, Mental Health | Leave a comment Scottish NHS slammed for pressuring staff into meeting quotas at the expense of patients New claims of a whitewash by the NHS are rising against the Scottish Government after news emerged that some staff in hospitals were pressured into removing patients from some lists in order to meet yearly quotas. NHS Tayside for it part apologised to the public after the revelations came out from some of its staff [...] March 13th, 2013 | Tags: NHS in Scotland, NHS targets, Scottish NHS | Category: General, Medical Conditions, Medical News, NHS | Leave a comment New info emerges about latest SARS like illness Queen Elizabeth Hospital confirmed that a SARS- like respiratory illness caused the death of a patient last Sunday morning. In other parts of the world, out of the 12 infected, six died and experts believe that the virus is not really a threat to human beings but it can easily be transmitted from one person [...] March 3rd, 2013 | Category: General | Leave a comment 80% of diabetic foot amputations can be avoided according to charity According to Diabetes UK, about 80% of diabetes foot amputations are avoidable if there was better care. Many patients suffer because a lot of places are not equipped with the proper services to efficiently handle infections and foot ulcers. It is estimated that by 2015, there will be 7,000 more amputations due to diabetes. Type I [...] February 24th, 2013 | Tags: Complications of Diabetes, Diabetic amputations, Unnecessary amputations | Category: Care for the elderly, Diabetes, Diet, General, Medical Research, Public Health | Leave a comment Keeping healthy: a guide for those over 40 When considering your own personal health, it’s all too easy to think that you can take it easy as you get older. Unfortunately, the human body and the various associated medical risks never take a break and you should always be aware of your bodies health status. Regular check-ups are the easiest way to monitor your [...] February 21st, 2013 | Tags: Healthy Living | Category: General | Leave a comment Older Entries » Most PopularSleeping pills may release coma victims Understanding diabetic ketoacidosis Canned tomato soup dangers Toxocariasis is a serious risk from dog feaces