http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/rss.xml ActiveQuote Health Insurance News en-gb Copyright ActiveQuote Health Ltd 2008-2010. See http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/NewsService.aspx for terms and conditions of syndication and reuse. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:00:04 +0100 ActiveQuote BUPA Policy Cover Health Insurance Price Comparison Health Medical NHS Hospital Insurer http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Alcohol-could-form-part-of-arthritis-healthcare-plan.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Alcohol-could-form-part-of-arthritis-healthcare-plan.aspx Health A study has revealed that alcohol can lessen the severity of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.... Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:39:56 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Staying-in-education-can-help-beat-dementia.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Staying-in-education-can-help-beat-dementia.aspx Medical A study has found that those with longer educations are better able to prevent the symptoms of dementia.... Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:34:55 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Report-into-nursing-may-drive-people-to-private-medical-cover.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Report-into-nursing-may-drive-people-to-private-medical-cover.aspx NHS A new report has found nurses are failing to treat malnourished patients and carry out other basic care duties.... Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:33:08 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Womb-cancer-rates-highest-for-over-three-decades.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Womb-cancer-rates-highest-for-over-three-decades.aspx Medical An increase in obesity and women having fewer children has been blamed for the highest rate of womb cancer in the UK for over 30 years.... Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:24:26 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Flying-not-a-significant-risk-for-those-on-a-heart-problem-healthcare-plan.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Flying-not-a-significant-risk-for-those-on-a-heart-problem-healthcare-plan.aspx Medical New guidelines suggest that most people with a heart condition should be able to fly.... Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:21:45 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/NHS-failing-to-treat-mini-stroke-victims-quickly-enough-says-report.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/NHS-failing-to-treat-mini-stroke-victims-quickly-enough-says-report.aspx NHS The NHS treats mini-strokes as low priority, despite their risk to patients, a report has found.... Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:00:00 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Eating-meat-may-lead-to-need-for-a-healthcare-plan.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Eating-meat-may-lead-to-need-for-a-healthcare-plan.aspx Health A study has found a link between eating meat and weight gain.... Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:06:28 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Men-with-long-ring-fingers-may-need-private-medical-cover.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Men-with-long-ring-fingers-may-need-private-medical-cover.aspx Medical A study has found that men with significantly longer ring fingers on their right hands are more likely to get prostate cancer.... Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:57:19 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Tinnitus-risk-to-mobile-phones-users-may-spark-need-for-healthcare-plan.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Tinnitus-risk-to-mobile-phones-users-may-spark-need-for-healthcare-plan.aspx Health A study has revealed that prolonged use of mobile phones may increase the risk of developing tinnitus.... Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:00:01 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Babies-born-outside-of-working-hours-more-likely-to-die-says-study.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Babies-born-outside-of-working-hours-more-likely-to-die-says-study.aspx NHS The mortality rate for babies born at evenings and weekends is higher than during working hours, it has been found.... Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:22:38 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Universal-flu-jab-could-be-just-a-few-years-away.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Universal-flu-jab-could-be-just-a-few-years-away.aspx Medical Scientists have developed a flu vaccine that could potentially provide immunisation against all forms of the virus.... Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:21:37 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Having-a-large-head-protects-against-Alzheimers-study-suggests.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Having-a-large-head-protects-against-Alzheimers-study-suggests.aspx Health Those with larger skulls are less affected by the symptoms of Alzheimer's, a new study has found.... Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:53:42 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/NHS-reforms-a-significant-risk-to-quality.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/NHS-reforms-a-significant-risk-to-quality.aspx NHS NHS England chief executive Sir David Nicholson has warned that the government's reforms could have a negative impact on quality.... Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:53:09 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Weight-loss-food-supplements-do-not-work-say-scientists.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Weight-loss-food-supplements-do-not-work-say-scientists.aspx Health Two separate studies have found that food supplements designed to help weight loss are ineffective.... Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:05:19 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Stem-cell-pharmacies-in-20-years-time.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Stem-cell-pharmacies-in-20-years-time.aspx Medical An expert has predicted that treatments using stem cells will be common-place in the near future.... Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:03:52 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Health-fears-over-scrapping-of-food-agency.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Health-fears-over-scrapping-of-food-agency.aspx Health A health charity has criticised possible government plans to scrap the Food Standards Agency.... Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:30:29 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/New-smart-bandage-to-help-fight-infection.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/New-smart-bandage-to-help-fight-infection.aspx Medical Scientists are developing a medical dressing that can detect and treat infections as they occur.... Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:09:05 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Childhood-obesity-caused-by-diet-rather-than-inactivity-study-shows.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Childhood-obesity-caused-by-diet-rather-than-inactivity-study-shows.aspx Health Increasing a child's activity levels does not result in lower fat levels, a new study has revealed.... Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:55:06 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Quarter-of-teenagers-getting-sun-burnt-on-purpose.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Quarter-of-teenagers-getting-sun-burnt-on-purpose.aspx Health New research has revealed that a worryingly high number of young people are getting deliberately sun burnt in an attempt to develop a tan.... Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:02:38 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/NHS-jobs-cuts-to-have-disastrous-effect-on-patient-care.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/NHS-jobs-cuts-to-have-disastrous-effect-on-patient-care.aspx NHS The Royal College of Nursing has claimed thousands of NHS jobs could go as part of spending cuts.... Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:01:29 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Holy-grail-test-for-Alzheimers-on-the-horizon.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Holy-grail-test-for-Alzheimers-on-the-horizon.aspx Medical A discovery by UK researchers could lead to a blood test for Alzheimer's being developed within the next few years.... Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:09:02 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Pregnant-women-urged-to-take-vitamin-D-supplements.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Pregnant-women-urged-to-take-vitamin-D-supplements.aspx Health All pregnant women should be given vitamin D supplements to help prevent disease in their babies, it has been claimed.... Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:06:18 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Home-births-three-times-riskier-than-those-in-hospitals.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Home-births-three-times-riskier-than-those-in-hospitals.aspx Medical Babies born at home are up to three times more likely to suffer fatal complications than those born in a hospital, a new study has found.... Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:05:43 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Health-gap-between-rich-and-poor-growing.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Health-gap-between-rich-and-poor-growing.aspx Health The health gap between rich and poor has grown since the beginning of the new millennium.... Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:30:48 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Health-secretary-dismisses-trans-fats-ban.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Health-secretary-dismisses-trans-fats-ban.aspx Medical The new government is unlikely to pass a ban on trans fats, which some believe lead to thousands of deaths a year.... Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:53:09 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Saliva-test-could-help-leukaemia-patients.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Saliva-test-could-help-leukaemia-patients.aspx Health A new testing method could make it easier for people to join the bone marrow donor registry.... Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:49:03 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/1m-diabetes-patients-undiagnosed.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/1m-diabetes-patients-undiagnosed.aspx Health A diabetes charity has estimated that one million people in the UK suffer unknowingly from the condition.... Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:56:54 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Locum-doctors-putting-Scottish-patients-at-risk.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Locum-doctors-putting-Scottish-patients-at-risk.aspx Hospital Professor Isle believes poor-quality locum doctors pose a risk to patient safety.... Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:55:12 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Health-insurance-industry-urged-to-reconsider-Huntingtons.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Health-insurance-industry-urged-to-reconsider-Huntingtons.aspx Insurer It is believed that twice as many people have the neurodegenerative condition than previously thought.... Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:54:10 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/NHS-urged-to-drop-homeopathic-treatments.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/NHS-urged-to-drop-homeopathic-treatments.aspx NHS Members of the BMA have come down in favour of banning homeopathic treatments from the NHS.... Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:47:08 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Companies-given-responsibility-for-migrant-health-insurance.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Companies-given-responsibility-for-migrant-health-insurance.aspx Health Insurance UK businesses will be required to take out health insurance plans for their migrant workers.... Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:44:50 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Bury-NHS-hospital-wards-closed-by-virus-outbreak.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Bury-NHS-hospital-wards-closed-by-virus-outbreak.aspx Hospital Four wards have been closed at an NHS hospital in Bury following an outbreak of the novovirus. ... Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:49:06 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Doctors-with-poor-English-a-risk-to-patients.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Doctors-with-poor-English-a-risk-to-patients.aspx NHS Doctors from overseas who do not have a proper understanding of English pose an unwitting risk to patients in the UK.... Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:46:54 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Swingers-may-be-STI-bridge-to-general-population.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Swingers-may-be-STI-bridge-to-general-population.aspx Health A Dutch study has found that swingers have significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections.... Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:33:53 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Affluent-teenagers-at-risk-of-alcohol-abuse.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Affluent-teenagers-at-risk-of-alcohol-abuse.aspx Health Alcohol consumption is more widespread in schools with higher proportions of well-off white pupils, a study has found.... Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:33:05 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/British-children-eat-twice-as-much-junk-food-as-Americans.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/British-children-eat-twice-as-much-junk-food-as-Americans.aspx Health Poor diet means British children are getting fatter at twice the rate of their US counterparts.... Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:32:30 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Genome-sequencing-for-all-within-ten-years.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Genome-sequencing-for-all-within-ten-years.aspx Medical An expert has predicted the wide use of gene sequencing in the near future will lead to personalised healthcare.... Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:25:24 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Watching-the-World-Cup-on-TV-could-cause-heart-disease.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Watching-the-World-Cup-on-TV-could-cause-heart-disease.aspx Health Every hour a day spent in front of the TV multiplies the risk of death from heart disease by a factor of seven per cent, a study has found.... Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:24:50 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Scrapped-NHS-targets-could-lead-to-a-return-to-free-for-all.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Scrapped-NHS-targets-could-lead-to-a-return-to-free-for-all.aspx NHS The government has scrapped or altered a number the NHS waiting time targets, including the right to a GP appointment within 48 hours.... Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:53:51 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Drug-vending-machines-to-go-on-trial.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Drug-vending-machines-to-go-on-trial.aspx Medical A new machine being trialled in hospitals allows users to obtain prescription drugs without visiting a pharmacy.... Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:15:56 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Salt-and-fat-costing-40000-lives-a-year-says-Nice.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Salt-and-fat-costing-40000-lives-a-year-says-Nice.aspx Health Nice has called on food manufacturers to lower levels of saturated fat in their products and for the elimination of trans fats from processed food and takeaways.... Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:03:32 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/NHS-discriminating-against-disabled-patients-says-Mencap.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/NHS-discriminating-against-disabled-patients-says-Mencap.aspx NHS A survey has found that nearly half of doctors say people with learning disabilities receive poorer care from the NHS than other patients.... Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:02:49 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Accidents-in-the-home-injure-four-children-an-hour.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Accidents-in-the-home-injure-four-children-an-hour.aspx Health Four children are taken to hospital every hour as a result of at-home accidents, it has been revealed.... Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:03:49 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Tea-and-coffee-fight-heart-disease-study-suggests.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Tea-and-coffee-fight-heart-disease-study-suggests.aspx Health Those who drink between three and six cups of tea a day are 45 per cent less likely to suffer from heart disease, a study has found.... Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:07:10 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Bradford-Royal-Infirmary-sued-over-teenagers-death.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Bradford-Royal-Infirmary-sued-over-teenagers-death.aspx Hospital Parents of 18-year-old Laura Garner are suing Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.... Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:34:54 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Call-to-ban-chemical-found-in-baby-bottles-over-fears-it-may-cause-cancer.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Call-to-ban-chemical-found-in-baby-bottles-over-fears-it-may-cause-cancer.aspx Health A scientist has called for the banning of Bisphenol A, which is used in the production of baby bottles, after research suggests it could cause cancer.... Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:32:24 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Nine-in-ten-strokes-avoidable.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Nine-in-ten-strokes-avoidable.aspx Health The vast majority of the 150,000 strokes suffered in the UK each year could be avoided by leading a healthier lifestyle.... Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:53:17 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/NHS-surgery-targets-a-risk-to-patients-says-poll.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/NHS-surgery-targets-a-risk-to-patients-says-poll.aspx NHS A survey has found that 19 per cent of surgeons were involved in a case where a patient was harmed during an operation over a two-week period.... Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:05:30 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Nearly-1000-breast-cancer-deaths-every-year-avoidable-says-study.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Nearly-1000-breast-cancer-deaths-every-year-avoidable-says-study.aspx Medical Earlier diagnosis of breast cancer could save almost 1,000 lives a year, a study has found.... Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:02:30 Z http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Green-space-good-for-mens-health.aspx http://www.activequote.com/health-insurance/news/Green-space-good-for-mens-health.aspx Health Men are less likely to suffer from lung and heart problems if they live near a green space, but the same link is not present in women... Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:31:55 Z