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40% of patients in the US have switched doctors after clinic staff was rude to them

Survey reveals 65% of US patients would consider switching doctors if clinic staff was rude them: They also prefer to make appointments and pay bills online Man... read more

Dementia patients can wait up to TWO YEARS for diagnosis, audit shows

Dementia patients can wait up to TWO YEARS for diagnosis because of ‘postcode lottery’ of care, audit shows The average waiting time for diagnosis i... read more

LORD GRADE: We must save heroic local pharmacists like mine!

So, 650 vital High Street pharmacies have closed in the past six years, it was revealed last week. The real front line of the NHS, your local chemist, is retrea... read more

New trial will check men for prostate cancer even though they don’t have symptoms

Britain’s first screening programme for prostate cancer launches today in an effort to reduce the death toll from the disease, Good Health can reveal exc... read more

Southern states like Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama named least healthy in the US

Southern states are the least healthy in America, according to a new report. NiceRx, and online pharmacy platform, gathered data on obesity, smoking rates, exer... read more

State officials report frustrations with federal government over monkeypox vaccine rollout

Poor logistics, planning and clunky systems have plagued America’s monkeypox vaccine rollout, state level officials say – exacerbating the dire situ... read more

E-scooter riders ARE more reckless than cyclists, study finds

Electric scooter users are more likely to ride drunk and ride helmetless than cyclists, according to a study. It comes amid widespread concerns about the growin... read more

Lift weights five days a week to get stronger but just push hard once a week to get big muscles

When it comes to getting stronger, how often you exercise is more important than how hard you push yourself. A study has found people see bigger gains in muscle... read more

NHS accused of ‘endorsing quackery’ after advertising for a Japanese energy healer

The NHS has been slammed for recruiting a Japanese energy healer despite health bosses admitting there is no evidence to support the practice. Manchester Unive... read more

3D printing: Baby’s life saved after surgeons use skull model to ‘visualise’ missing skull

A baby girl born without part of her skull has had lifesaving ‘innovative’ surgery that involved 3D printing technology. The youngster, from Rzeszow... read more

It’s not just cats that have nine lives! American heart disease patient technically died 10 times

They say cats have nine lives, but one woman in the US has one-upped that expression by coming back from the dead 10 times. The 63-year-old retired school teach... read more

Advantages of Collagen for Skin and Hair

Collagen – you’ve heard it promoted in each skin item business! This essential protein is vital to diminish the indications of maturing, like scarce... read more

Women who turn to Botox to help them find a partner are judged more by their peers, study suggests 

Getting Botox to find a new partner will see women judged more harshly by their friends than if they do it to boost their career or self-esteem, new study revea... read more

Binge-eating and lack of exercise during lockdown has triggered huge increase in gout

Binge-eating and lack of exercise during lockdown has triggered huge increase in gout, data suggests Hospital admissions for gout have surged due to binge-eatin... read more

Why Cheerios are better than coffee for breakfast, new study claims

When it comes to eating healthily, it seems there’s a new piece of advice every week. Take eggs. Once demonised for being high in cholesterol, they gained... read more

How does medical billing software enhance the performance of users?

Medical billing software is an application that helps businesses stay competitive in today’s healthcare industry by facilitating the automation of the bil... read more

How to cure migraines: Simple steps to head off the pain

Several disastrous illnesses could not be cured permanently but could be reduced and one of the illnesses is Migraine. But, what is a migraine? Migraine is a ty... read more

Latin America after Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has generated drastic changes in all the countries of the world, especially in Latin American countries, which in the blink of an eye adap... read more

Working from home DOES damage your mental health, leading experts claim

Working days that bleed into the evening. Endless Zoom meetings and passive-aggressive emails. Noisy neighbours, children, chores and walking the dog… The... read more

DR ELLIE CANNON: Why isn’t GP more concerned about the lump on my breast? 

I have a painful lump on my breast, which a doctor told me is nothing to worry about because of where it is. My request for a biopsy was refused. What should I ... read more

NHS dentist crisis sparks fears deadly mouth cancers are going undiagnosed 

Mouth cancers could be going undiagnosed as a result of dentists refusing to offer consultations, medical leaders have warned. Routine dental appointments alway... read more

Covid 19: Outrage as NHS is blocked from treating vulnerable patients with Evusheld

Patient outrage as NHS is blocked from supplying Covid drug to vulnerable patients who are not protected by vaccines Evusheld can provide protection to patients... read more

HEALTH NOTES: One in ten British men have never used sunscreen – claiming it is ‘boring’ 

HEALTH NOTES: One in ten British men have never used sunscreen – claiming it is ‘boring’ By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:06 BST, 13 A... read more

New £800-a-dose jab offers hope for diabetics suffering macular oedema

A drug that can save diabetics from going blind is now being offered on the NHS. Brolucizumab treats fluid build-up in the eyes – called diabetic macular oede... read more