September 29th 2011
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has set aside September of each year to be designated as National Recovery Month.
In doing so, the goal of SAMHSA is to demonstrate to the public that recovery from addictions is attainable.
“I think many people have the idea that addiction recovery is ...
During National Orthodontic Health Month- observed every October- many Lakeville, Savage and St. Paul orthodontists educate the public on types of braces, adult orthodontic treatment and other important issues.
This year, Cosmopolitan Orthodontics' goal is educating parents on the importance of having their children screened by age 7, says orthodontist Dr. Trudy Bonvino, ...
The Co-operative Group today launched a pledge to back the Government’s Public Health ‘Responsibility Deal’ to encourage more people to become more physically active. The Co-operative, which is already committed to inspiring young people to lead an active lifestyle, launched a pledge with its partner Activate Sport – the UK’s leading ...
Bupa International has announced the launch of a new video detailing its international private medical insurance (IPMI) product.
Bupa International, a global health insurance provider which gives its members access to more than 7,500 medical facilities around the world, has released the video to show how customers can use its flexible ...
September 21st 2011
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A recent review slated to be published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research , shows that alcohol disorders among women are on the rise.
While the journal doesn't specifically pinpoint why alcohol disorders among women are increasing, it suggests that social and financial environments may increase the risk of ...
Cash strapped parents could be putting their children’s safety at risk by buying second hand infant car seats, industry experts have warned.
New figures show that purchases of pre-owned child travel seats are rising, as families struggle to cope with today’s difficult economic conditions.
Car accessories retailer Halfords reports that 7% of its ...
With celebrity school mums like Elle McPherson and Claudia Schiffer providing inspiration from their perfectly groomed school gate snaps, The Harley Medical Group has seen a rise in mums booking in for rejuvenating treatments to achieve that same enviable yummy mummy look, in time for the new school term.
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As the pressure on the NHS to find efficiency savings increases, several trusts are looking to adopt a pioneering approach to varicose vein treatment that saves resources, while improving patient outcomes.
If adopted by all hospitals, The VNUS Closure procedure for the treatment of varicose veins, endorsed by the NHS National ...
Varicose veins can be painful and unsightly, with treatment often meaning surgery under general anaesthetic and a long recovery period.
While the traditional surgical approach has meant painful vein stripping, many UK hospitals now offer minimally invasive catheter technology that enables even severe varicose veins to be successfully treated in an ...
September 19th 2011
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E-HealthPoint, was today named as a laureate of The Tech Awards 2011, amongst one of 15 global innovators ecognized each year for applying technology to benefit humanity and spark global change. The Tech Awards, a signature program of The Tech Museum, and presented by Applied Materials, Inc., selected E HealthPoint ...
A revolutionary new treatment for varicose veins is proving a successful alternative to surgery.
The VNUS ClosureFast catheter is a minimally invasive alternative treatment, which doctors claim, results in less pain and bruising than traditional vein stripping surgery.
Using the Closure system, doctors close the diseased veins by inserting the closure catheter into ...
September 14th 2011
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On Monday, Mitch Winehouse, alongside other family members, appeared on CNN's Anderson Cooper show and discussed his daughter's life, death and struggle with drugs and alcohol.
In his first interview, Mitch stated that Amy had been clean for the past three years and that “her problem was alcohol”. In addition, he ...
Almost all of us have unwanted hair and most of would probably like to get rid of that hair permanently. So it is not surprising that many of us look into laser hair removal in Atlanta.
There are a few things that you should know about laser hair removal before you undergo ...
Leading UK Psychic Rosa Derriviere has looked into the reasons behind why some men and women are more open to the idea of cosmetic treatments than others, to see whether star signs play a part. Rosa has been practising for over 20 years and has appeared on SKY TV.
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September 7th 2011
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The season for change has come for many parents as they nervously transport their children to an unfamiliar place, with hopes of a successful academic future for their child. Unfortunately, over twenty-five percent of these parents will be disappointed.
Underage, and even legal drinking, in college-age students has been shown to ...
Bupa has unveiled its latest TV advertising campaign to promote its new health insurance product, 'Bupa By You'.
The multi-million pound, integrated, through-the-line campaign launched on 5 September and promotes the adaptable and affordable nature of 'Bupa By You'.
The direct response TV advert, direct marketing and digital advertising have all been ...
As the NHS faces budget restrictions, a non-surgical treatment for varicose veins (http://www.vnus.co.uk) has the potential to save the NHS millions of pounds.
Government ministers have promised that frontline services will be protected from cuts, but the NHS Confederation believes that this is unlikely to be achieved given the scale of ...
September 2nd 2011
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The latest buzz within the online world is how big a factor social cues are within search engine ranking results on the Internet. However, the bigger, more important story is how great of an impact social platforms, and the internet in general, can have on the lives of teens and ...
