The British National Health Service is under pressure from obesity related illnesses. A report published in the "British Medical Journal" in December 2006 estimated that the problem could bankrupt the health services. The NHS's approach to weight...
The National Health Service notes that Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the UK where the number of cases diagnosed has progressed steadily from 25,000 in 1998 to over 60,000 in 2007. Because 50 percent of men and 70...
The National Health Service, called the NHS, manages health care in the United Kingdom. The service, funded through national taxation, has separate agencies in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales that provide similar treatment options....
Depression refers to an immobilizing sadness, not necessarily related to an external cause, which may last for several days or weeks at a time and inhibits day-to-day functioning. By contrast, anxiety is characterized not as sadness, but rather as...
Melanin is the pigment produced by cells called melanocytes to protect your skin from ultraviolet rays and therefore prevent sunburn, says the NHS Choices website for England's National Health Service. This pigment is what gives your skin and hair...
Certain carbohydrates have been known to balance your blood sugar levels and maintain cholesterol, says DrMirkin.com. However, it's not as straightforward as that. Carbs and cholesterol come in good and bad forms.
Medically known as cystectomy, bladder removal is usually done for bladder cancer to prevent cancer cells from spreading. According to Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, women who undergo cystectomy may not just undergo bladder removal....
Arthritis is a painful condition that causes your joints to swell and can reduce your mobility, says the NHS Choices website for England's National Health Service. While there is no known cure, there are a number ways you can relieve the symptoms....
Being pregnant doesn't mean you have to stop exercising. On the contrary, staying active and maintaining a good level of fitness can help you make the most of the pregnancy period and recover from pregnancy and labor faster, says the NHS Choices...
According to Mayoclinic.com, bird flu, or avian flu, is a type of influenza virus that although rare in the human population, it can be deadly. According to the UK National Health Services (NHS), there are 16 strains of bird flu known to man. The...
There are a range of reasons for a loss of appetite, including being over-tired or stressed and having a cold or taking medication, both of which can dull your taste buds and turn you off your food, according to NHS Shetland, a Scottish health...
Gout is a type of arthritis that is characterized by swelling and inflammation of the joints. According to NHS Choices, the website of the U.K. National Health Service, gout usually affects the big toe joint, but it can affect other joints, too....
Nosebleeds are relatively common, especially in children, according to NHS Choices. They occur when the tiny blood vessels in your nose are disturbed or become inflamed due to infection or increased pressure -- such as when you blow your nose or...
Osteoporosis causes the bones to weaken, which means they are more likely to break, says the NHS Choices website for England's National Health Service. The condition is most common in post-menopausal women, but can occur in both sexes at any age....
While it is normal and healthy to experience some gas every day, excessive flatulence -- which causes discomfort and embarrassment -- is not. The condition can be a sign of poor diet and digestion, food allergies irritable bowel syndrome, often...
Glandular fever or infectious mononucleosis is a type of viral infection that causes fever, sore throat, swollen glands and fatigue. Most cases of glandular fever are caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. The Epstein-Barr virus is a common virus that...
According to the NHS Choices website produced by England's National Health Service, multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a neurological condition that disrupts the transfer of messages from nerve fibers around your body to your brain, which is the...
Keloids are a type of scar that protrudes from the body. The NHS website notes that keloids are shiny, hairless and can feel hard and rubbery. Keloids can result from skin injuries as minor as a piercing and develop in delicate areas such as the...
Keloids are a type of scar that form a growth of fleshy tissue that protrudes from the skin. According to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, they form when connective tissues called fibroblasts and skin cells over-multiply, creating...
Flatulence can cause discomfort, and can also be very embarrassing in public. Some people are naturally more gassy than others and have a difficult time controlling flatulence. There are some simple steps you can take to help cut down on the...
Stretch marks appear in a variety of colors and shapes. Some may be pink or red and leave indentations in the skin. Others may be just purplish streaks. Whatever the appearance, stretch marks can be concerning. Especially when the cause is not...
Dementia is a term used describe a decline in the brain's cognitive functions. A person with dementia may experience memory and thinking problems and may also have difficulty in expressing emotions. The U.K. National Health Service's website, NHS...
Different types of antibiotics treat different types of bacterial infections. Some antibiotics carry warnings not to mix them with alcohol, while others do not. Drinking small amounts of alcohol is unlikely to be harmful with most antibiotics,...
A total gastrectomy removes your entire stomach and your diet often changes. Your body often requires additional vitamin supplements because you are not eating the same amount of food as you were before your surgery. Always speak to a medical...
Angina occurs when there the heart's supply of oxygenated blood is restricted and is characterized by chest pain on physical exertion. According to the National Health Services's website, "NHS Choices," angina is usually caused by atherosclerosis,...
Alcoholism causes problems with the alcoholic's family and with society in general. The violence, disturbances, loss of productivity and fatal consequences from alcoholism affect everyone. The alcoholic also faces serious health disorders that can...
Tuberculosis is a condition caused by an infection of mycobacterium tuberculosis. According to the U.K. National Health Services's website, NHS Choices, tuberculosis mainly affects the lungs but may also affect the bones and nervous system. The...
According to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, or AOCD, a keloid scar forms as the result of skin cells and connective tissues called fibroblasts, which are gristle-like fibers used to close the wound, over-multiply during the...
Combivent is a blend of albuterol and ipratropium that is used to relax muscles in patient airways. Drugs.com notes that the medication is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in patients who need a second or stronger medication. It...
