Two Hospital Wards Closed in Stevenage Because of Norovirus

Comments Off
  • December 18th, 2012
  • Posted by admin
  • Health

Following the outbreak of the Norovirus two wards at Stevenage hospital have been closed down as there was an outbreak in these wards and the virus is said to be very easily transmitted.
The Norovirus also known as the winter vomiting bug gives symptoms of vomiting and diarrhoea.
Director of nursing Angela Thompson, said: “Infection outbreaks caused by this virus, which can happen at any time of …


The Number of Abortions you Have Could Determine if you Have a Premature Baby

Comments Off
  • August 31st, 2012
  • Posted by admin
  • NHS

A new study has shown that the more abortions a women has before her first child the more likely she is to have a premature baby.
The study has used data from finland between 1996 and 2008 and they viewed 300,858 first-time mothers.
The study show that women who had more  than three abortions were 3 times more likely to have a baby …


Man Fitted With Miniature Heart Pump

Comments Off
  • August 17th, 2012
  • Posted by admin
  • NHS

 

Barry Wade, 60was the first man to be fitted with a titanium pump that ways just 12 ounces. He was left with an advanced heart failure after a scuba diving  accident that left him like this.
Doctors had already tried the correct method for this problem but it worsened and Barry was too ill to undergo heart surgery and the only …


Staff healthcare not the first thing bosses look for

Comments Off
  • June 11th, 2012
  • Posted by admin
  • Health

A research has said that out of five only two business owners would never ask their employee about their healthcare. This survey was done for 250 business bosses; the survey also found out that the bosses did not know how to identify stress and depression.
“The Government is working with businesses and organizations to encourage them to commit to taking action …


Beyonce losing 60 pounds from lettuce and treadmill diet

Comments Off
  • May 29th, 2012
  • Posted by admin
  • Health

She just gave birth to her offspring Blue Ivy four months ago but Beyonce is already back onstage and has a extraordinarily svelte body to boot.
She’s performing for four nights in New Jersey and last night as she took to the stage in this silver number, the singer opened up while onstage – for some bizarre reason – about how …


Top 5 healthiest fruits

Comments Off
  • May 17th, 2012
  • Posted by admin
  • Health

Please remember this could not be true I found this top 5 with a lot of research on what each product is goof for.
Berries
It’s the fruit with the lowest suger contest, higher in vitamin C and fiber.
Banana
They are high in fiber and potassium. People in many years say them make you more fat but it has a special starch called …


High US health costs due to prices, not quality, says study

Comments Off
  • May 4th, 2012
  • Posted by admin
  • Health

US healthcare expenditure accounts for 17.4% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), says the study, from US policy research foundation The Commonwealth Fund. The next-highest percentage among the group of 13 nations studied is the Netherlands, way behind at 12%, and the lowest are 9.8% in the UK, 9.6% in Norway, 8.7% in Australia and 8.5% in Japan, it adds.
But the …


Sainsbury’s banned from selling booze after health chiefs declare war on supermarkets

Comments Off
  • May 1st, 2012
  • Posted by admin
  • Health

SAINSBURY’S were yesterday banned from selling booze at a new shop after health chiefs made official ­objections for the first time.
NHS Lothian warned Edinburgh Licensing Board that granting the licence for the Local supermarket, part of a redevelopment after a fire in the Cowgate, would fail to protect public health.
Dr Evelyn Gillan, chief executive of Alcohol Focus Scotland, said the …


Can the NEW UK 5p and 10p be a health risk?

Comments Off
  • April 20th, 2012
  • Posted by admin
  • Health

Similar coins have been banned in Sweden because of “unacceptable risks to health”. But the Royal Mint began circulating the new 5p and 10p coins earlier this year.
The coin is made of a material called nickel which is very reactive to the skin, British dermatologists are calling on the Government to assess the allergy risk from the new coins and …


Hello world!

  • April 16th, 2012
  • Posted by admin
  • NHS

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!