Weekly top health news stories: 22 April 2013
International health news Soft drink link to asthma – A new study has shown drinking large amounts of soft drinks is associated with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)…. Read more »
Category: Healthcare
Bowel cancer rates soar among men and young people
While bowel cancer is traditionally associated with old age, rates among under-30s have soared in the last decade. Over 75% of cases are found in people over 65, however, the… Read more »
Weekly health news: 15 April 2013
International health news Malaria hotspots need tackling – In countries with falling levels of the disease there are still pockets of high infection levels. An end to a third of… Read more »
Dementia. What is it?
Over the past few years, dementia has become one of the main subjects of study for many doctors and researchers. What causes dementia, the best treatments and how to deal… Read more »
Virtual pharmacies and the future
With technology slowly taking over our lives, and human cashiers being replaced at supermarkets, can healthcare also become virtual and replace pharmacists? Digital companies such as Dokteronline say yes. Online… Read more »
Spring allergies: Identify and target
One of the most common allergies is hay fever, or allergic rhinitis. Symptoms of hay fever are similar to those of a cold, but they appear only when you have… Read more »
Organ Donation: Demand versus Supply
When it comes to organ donation, there are more people who need a transplant than there are people willing to donate an organ. Most of the organs that are available… Read more »
World health day: Food focus
Yesterday, April 7th, celebrated World health Day, marking the founding of the World Health Organization. This year’s aim was to raise awareness of high blood pressure. The usual guidance from… Read more »
UK failing to tackle premature deaths
Young people in the UK are more likely to die prematurely of alcohol and drug related illnesses than those in other developed nations. While life expectancy in Britain has increased… Read more »
Health news round-up: 25th March 2013
International health news Being bored is good for children – Being bored allows children to develop their sense of creativity according to experts. Can we fight this new SARS? – A new… Read more »