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
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
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
People who require an external oxygen supply to breathe have for many years been dependent on oxygen tanks that need refilling on a regular basis, this in turn, requiring frequent visits to a source or from the supplying company to the patient’s home. The introduction of oxygen concentrators is a gr
The flu vaccine give to billions of patients each year is Britain is nothing but a flu jab. The medicine is said to be an effective cure of seasonal illness, in real, it is being over-hyped fallaciously. It doesn’t work very well or protect anyone from flu and the vaccine has been promoted with fals
Doctors have been told that they should be more concerned about parents’ complaints that their children are ill in order to catch more serious infections when they occur. New guidelines have been drafted on how doctors deal with fevers to make sure that sickness is caught promptly. NHS advice body,
There is a rising trend of using antibacterial agents against bacterial and infection resistance in the United Kingdom. The medical centres of the country are making plans to format annual audits for the welfare of public. This practice is proposed to control the unnecessary usage of antibiotics. Th
Ah, to have that lovely golden tan, that sun-kissed glow, that gorgeous fashion accessory that actually makes one look slimmer and contrasts so beautifully with a white bikini – what bliss. In the UK, where bright sunny days are definitely not the norm, the acquisition of a tan is almost an obsessio
A county councillor for the Labour Party in Nottinghamshire has recently stated that more inspections need to be conducted at care homes in the area. These comments were made by the politician after a care home was shut down in the area after concerns were raised about it, and the safety of the resi
Drugs experts have recently advised the government to put a product known as Annihilation on the controlled substances list, although it is currently listed as a herbal incense. The product has gained a great deal of popularity in recent months, and a recommendation has recently been made to the Hom
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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 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 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 Home Oxygen Concentrators People who require an external oxygen supply to breathe have for many years been dependent on oxygen tanks that need refilling on a regular basis, this in turn, requiring frequent visits to a source or from the supplying company to the patient’s home. The introduction of oxygen concentrators is a great boon to many patients, [...] December 18th, 2012 | Tags: Home Oxygen concentrators, oxygen in the home, using oxygen at home | Category: Care for the elderly, General, Medical News, Medical Research, Public Health | Leave a comment New research show that flu vaccine is largely ineffective against the virus The flu vaccine give to billions of patients each year is Britain is nothing but a flu jab. The medicine is said to be an effective cure of seasonal illness, in real, it is being over-hyped fallaciously. It doesn’t work very well or protect anyone from flu and the vaccine has been promoted with false [...] December 7th, 2012 | Tags: Flu vaccination, Flu vaccination ineffective, The Centre for Infectious Disease Research | Category: Medical Research, Public Health | Leave a comment Doctors advised to take parents concerns over their children’s health more seriously Doctors have been told that they should be more concerned about parents’ complaints that their children are ill in order to catch more serious infections when they occur. New guidelines have been drafted on how doctors deal with fevers to make sure that sickness is caught promptly. NHS advice body, Nice, put out a warning yesterday [...] December 1st, 2012 | Tags: Children's health, Medical staff don't take parents seriously enough, Parental concern over health of children | Category: Medical News, Public Health | Leave a comment Antibiotics being over-prescribed leads to patients becoming immune to their effects There is a rising trend of using antibacterial agents against bacterial and infection resistance in the United Kingdom. The medical centres of the country are making plans to format annual audits for the welfare of public. This practice is proposed to control the unnecessary usage of antibiotics. Through check-and-balance, the system will ensure that bacterial [...] November 28th, 2012 | Tags: antibiotics, drugs being over-prescribed, over-prescription of antibiotics | Category: Drugs, Medical Conditions, Medical News, Public Health | Leave a comment Despite all the warnings Brits still yearn for a golden tan Ah, to have that lovely golden tan, that sun-kissed glow, that gorgeous fashion accessory that actually makes one look slimmer and contrasts so beautifully with a white bikini – what bliss. 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These comments were made by the politician after a care home was shut down in the area after concerns were raised about it, and the safety of the residents residing [...] October 28th, 2012 | Tags: care home investigation, care homes in Nottingham, Nottingham care homes investigated | Category: Care for the elderly, General, Medical Conditions, Mental Health, Public Health | Leave a comment Experts want ‘herbal’ product added to controlled substance list Drugs experts have recently advised the government to put a product known as Annihilation on the controlled substances list, although it is currently listed as a herbal incense. 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