Coronary heart disease occurs when the arteries that are responsible for supplying the heart with nutrients and oxygen narrow as a result of atherosclerosis. The result of this is that oxygen and blood does not flow correctly to the heart, especially when the heart is under higher demand such as dur
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
Child obesity is not just rampant in America but also in the UK, according to a research that was done some years ago, showing that British children are getting big twice as fast as the kids in America. Unless the proper authorities do something about this, the number of obese children will likely o
A new DNA test has revealed eighty different markers that signify an increased risk for cancer. There are more than 80 different genetic markers that when present increase the risk of developing prostate, breast, or ovarian cancer. The study took a look at the DNA of about 200,000 people half of the
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
The first case of human to human transmission of a possibly fatal respiratory illness that looks to be somewhat comparable to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) showed up in Britain this week. The patient is under treatment at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Intensive care unit in Birmingham and
Environment secretary, Owen Paterson, stated that new tests show that a horse drug called pehnylbutazone that may be present in horse meat is potentially dangerous to the health of humans if consumed. He also told the public that they should expect more ‘bad news’ as the week goes on. Paterson state
A new study shows that a majority of Brits are ignoring the small steps that could help them to avoid developing heart disease as they age. Two thirds of the UK population admits that they do not take care of their health even though they are aware of the threat of heart disease. However, simply sta
Unlike in the 1960s, a new study shows that in recent times, women who smoke are highly likely to die much faster because of this habit. The cause of the dramatic increase of lung cancer has been blamed on habits such as chain smoking and smoking at an early age. The trends show that the number [...
The results of a recent study were published in the journal ‘Paediatrics’ and have revealed that the number of children admitted to medical facilities and hospitals with asthmatic symptoms has dipped after the implementation of the ban on smoking in enclosed public areas. The law was in effect in Ju
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The result of this is that oxygen and blood does not flow correctly to the heart, especially when the heart is under higher demand such as during periods of high exertion. [...] May 6th, 2013 | Tags: Coronary heart disease, Heart disease symptoms, Symptoms of heart disease | Category: Fitness, Medical Conditions, Medical Research | 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 UK childhood obesity problem could overtake the US Child obesity is not just rampant in America but also in the UK, according to a research that was done some years ago, showing that British children are getting big twice as fast as the kids in America. Unless the proper authorities do something about this, the number of obese children will likely only grow. The [...] April 3rd, 2013 | Tags: Childhood obesity, UK childhood obesity, Uk obesity problem | Category: Fitness, Medical Conditions, Medical Research, Public Health | Leave a comment DNA markers can indicate increased cancer risk A new DNA test has revealed eighty different markers that signify an increased risk for cancer. There are more than 80 different genetic markers that when present increase the risk of developing prostate, breast, or ovarian cancer. The study took a look at the DNA of about 200,000 people half of them that suffered from cancer [...] March 29th, 2013 | Tags: cancer risks, DNA and cancer, DNA markers | Category: Cancer, Medical Conditions, Medical Research | 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 Concern over transmission of respiratory disease The first case of human to human transmission of a possibly fatal respiratory illness that looks to be somewhat comparable to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) showed up in Britain this week. The patient is under treatment at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Intensive care unit in Birmingham and is thought to have been given the [...] February 15th, 2013 | Tags: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Transmission of respiratory disease | Category: Medical Conditions, Medical Research | Leave a comment Horse meat scandal set to escalate Environment secretary, Owen Paterson, stated that new tests show that a horse drug called pehnylbutazone that may be present in horse meat is potentially dangerous to the health of humans if consumed. He also told the public that they should expect more ‘bad news’ as the week goes on. Paterson stated that international criminal conspiracy might [...] February 9th, 2013 | Tags: Horse meat in the UK, Horse meat scandal, Products affected by horse meat | Category: Drugs, General, Medical Conditions, Medical News, Medical Research, Public Health | Leave a comment Brits still ignoring the steps to take to reduce the risks of heart disease A new study shows that a majority of Brits are ignoring the small steps that could help them to avoid developing heart disease as they age. Two thirds of the UK population admits that they do not take care of their health even though they are aware of the threat of heart disease. 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