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  • ‘Calls to curb cosmetic surgery sales techniques‘ (Department of Health) People want to see tighter restrictions around the cosmetic surgery industry in a bid to protect patients from some of the more aggressive sales techniques according to an interim report published today by the NHS Medical Director, Sir Bruce Keogh’s review into cosmetic interventions. Suggestions…

  • The Prince of Wales calls for a broader definition of health HRH The Prince of Wales has called for society to embrace a broader and more complex concept of health. Writing in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, The Prince describes a vision of health that includes the physical and social environment, education,…

  • Noroviruses are Britain’s most common cause of infectious gastroenteritis, also known as “winter vomiting disease” or “stomach flu”. – NHS Choices Along with the joyous holiday festivities of Christmas, winter is the season for cold, flu and the dreaded norovirus or ‘sickness bug’. According the Health Protection Agency’s latest figures, the 2012 norovirus outbreak is already…

  • Fitness faux pas risks spread of infection UK exercisers are putting their health at risk as we head into the ‘cold and flu season’ due to their lack of understanding about good gym hygiene, according to new figures released today by Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity. The new research on Fitness Etiquette reveals…

  • Entries now open for College of Medicine 2013’s Michael Pittilo Student Essay Award The College of Medicine has today announced details about its 2013 Michael Pittilo Essay Award, which is open to all UK students studying a healthcare subject at undergraduate level or above, including medicine, midwifery, nursing and voluntary* or statutory regulated CAM therapies,…

  • Jeremy Hunt talks about NHS reforms and his priorities as Health Secretary At the recent NHS Alliance 2012 Conference – The Road to Integration, Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt, talked to delegates about his views on the NHS reforms, and his four main priorities: improving dementia care; improving survival rates for killer diseases; investing…

  • The Base Formula blog gives some handy hints for fighting off coughs and colds with natural remedies. As the old saying goes, ‘prevention is better than cure’, so strengthen your immunity first, and then act quickly if you do feel you’re coming down with something. Full blog post Image: iStockphoto

  • An article by Professor George Lewith in today’s Guardian newspaper, refers to the publication of a report by CAMbrella, an EU-funded project looking at the provision and use of CAM in Europe. It calls on the need for more research into the use of complementary medicine. “CAMbrella suggests we should focus research on the most prevalent…

  • A recent poll of more than 2,000 Britons shows that many patients do not have the confidence to challenge the medical advice of GPs and consultants. Following these results, the Patients Association has partnered with Bupa to provide guidelines for patients who feel that they are not satisfied and want their concerns to be addressed.…

  • Healthy magazine looks at what elements of lifestyle play a significant role in premature ageing. From nutrition to air con, find out how to roll back the years. More info Image: iStockphoto

  • A study recently published in an oncology journal indicates that reflexology, alongside conventional care, may help to improve health-related quality of life for patients with advanced-stage breast cancer during chemotherapy and/or hormonal therapy. More info Image: iStockphoto

  • The British Dietetic Association (BDA) has announced the results of its annual top 5 worst celebrity diets to avoid in the New Year. January signals a UK-wide dieting frenzy. People up and down the country will be scouring the internet, book shops and magazines searching for the magical quick fix, or even a long-term solution…