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Advances in the treatment of prostate cancer
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Cosmetic dentistry for the 21st century
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Hay fever - a new, safe and effective remedy
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Women becoming obese to get NHS funded surgery
Menopause prediction 'is possible'
The Christie and HCA International joint venture for private cancer patients
New cosmetic surgery option comes to UK
Bupa critical illness cover gets the thumbs up from Moneywise readers
Post Office launches new advertising campaign
Simplyhealth wins award at Moneywise Customer Service Awards 2010
Second-hand smoke 'linked to heart disease'
Over 50s drastically under-estimate the cost of long term care
Contestants revealed for Liverpool Y Factor sponsored by Medicash
Insurance premium tax to rise slightly
Obesity 'linked to diabetes'
UK authorises cannabis drug
LV= reduces cost of mortgage payment protection cover
UK employee benefits prices fall
Travel insurance myths
Resolution to merge AXA life business with Friends Provident
New compression garments from Recova Post Surgery
Verona Hall teething and weaning class - 3rd July 2010
Are solo holidays on the increase for UK travellers?
Link drawn between loneliness and stress
New dental implant system offered in UK
Europe faces up to a longer wait until retirement
Increase in health and wellbeing holidays
Financial advisors not making most of online
Men are bigger whingers when ill than women
Details of new financial regulation
Salt and trans-fats 'killing 40,000 Britons a year'
Hospitals 'discriminating against patients with learning disabilities'
Tea and coffee reduce heart disease risks
Obese people 'have worse sexual health'
Age UK reveals 61% increase in funeral plans
Good dental care impacts health: why employers should take action
Check-up recommended for breast surgery patients
Money does not buy happiness but financial control does
Small businesses reveal reliance on key employees
Parents 'support smoking ban in cars'
Eating habits 'can cut calories'
Humans 'distort' body image
Brits 'fearful of eye examinations'
New Cardiff intermediary specializing in income protection insurance
ALC Health launches quote-and-buy
Scottish Widows creates iconic new images of the Scottish Widow
High class, high tech healthcare comes to Hounslow
Midnight walkers raise money for Jospice
FSA pays the price of failure
Quality of doctors' training impacted by out-of-hours
Can Scotland afford free long-term care?
Friends Provident set to go Walking for Simon
AXA may sell UK life operation
'No life outside of caring' for majority
Critical illness cover with mortgage payment protection
European Health Insurance Card update
Sun Life turns 200
Europe-wide cosmetic surgery standards
Windscreen wash 'could be source of Legionnaires' disease'
New private hospital planned for Kingston
engage Mutual upgrades website
EU warns tourists off 500 European beaches
Staysure opens in Marbella for UK expatriates
Cancer patients 'could benefit from psychological intervention'
Cancer treatment 'differs with age'
'Worrying' rate of increase for diabetes
Spire Leeds Hospital opens dedicated oncology suite
Bupa launches Health News online
New advice lines on long term care
WPA improves private medical policies
Children 'need regular sleeping pattern'
Brain circuit 'likened to cholesterol metabolism'
Medicash sets the pace for Jospice Midnight Walk
PruProtect launches innovative new private medical insurance benefit
B&CE launches improved healthcare plan
Bright Grey staff help raise over £22,000 for charity in one weekend
Peanuts 'could be made allergy-free'
Cosmetic reasons 'one of best motivators for weight loss'
Reproductive success 'linked to personality'
Do your children live with your former partner?
Saga launches guaranteed acceptance life insurance for over-50s
Most people know nothing about long-term care insurance
Latest technology in lung surgery at Royal Brompton Hospital
Lower IQ 'linked to suicide risk'
'Exercise more', men told
Economy 'losing billions due to sick days'
Scottish Provident pays 97% of life claims in 2009
Go Travel Insurance advises caution as Bangkok curfew is lifted
European firms failing to tackle work-related stress
1% of IVF pregnancies terminated, figures show
Majority of breast reduction surgery 'is private'
Autism 'could be detected through urine'
Dementia medication 'can prove unhelpful'
Raising alcohol price 'could save lives'
Morning coffee 'contains no benefit to alertness'
No automatic free access to NHS says MediCare International
RIAS targets over 50s with regional multi-media campaign
Over-stretched GPs unable to assess patients properly
Women's nutrition 'lacking'
Cosmetic surgery 'considered for career boost'
Canada Life accepts people will work past retirement date
Patient choice in the NHS not working
RIAS launches life cover for over 50s
Skin cancer 'proving fatal for men'
Football fans risking obesity?
'Parents should have choice of child's sex'
RIAS raises £35,000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care
Proposals for changes continue the confusion
The key to managing a healthy workforce
World Cup sponsors 'unhealthy'
Cosmetic surgery procedure chosen by sports star
Vale Hospital takes health provision in Wales forward
General Healthcare Group acquires stake in leading cosmetic surgery group
People put off health checks by cost
The forgotten life insurance product
Irish government puts VHI up for sale
Fortis adds Best Doctors service to life and income protection plans
Employers urged to safeguard employees’ eye health in the workplace
Accident-prone Scots fail to protect themselves
May 2010
Gentle exercise and sensible diet for arthritis sufferers
Not brushing teeth 'boosts heart disease risk'
Poor oral health 'can reduce overall life quality'
NICE could seal its own fate by blocking another cancer drug
Fortis improves critical illness cover
Aegon says ‘Be ready for life'
Sugary foods and drink linked to high blood pressure
Money worries affecting Britons' sleep
Older professionls 'drinking to excess'
Health insurance needs to change
Changes to benefit system
Insurers need to re-think age expiry dates of policies
Parents lack basic first aid knowledge
Women enjoying healthy pregnancies into their 40s
1 in 10 Britons turn up at work with hangovers
Working mothers 'more likely to have obese children'
Dementia risk for overweight?
Surgicare acquires Plastic Surgery Partners
Rising funeral costs cause more to consider insurance
Changes to Bupa income protection
Diet foods can be key weapon in fight against obesity
Stressful jobs may lead to asthma emerging in adulthood
Cutting down on fizzy drink reduces stroke risk
Pancreatic cancer research still underfunded
Westfield short listed for business award
Legal and General injects new life into critical illness cover
Vale Hospital brings latest in digital technology to South Wales
Allergy sufferers less likely to develop cancer
Sun-blocking beauty products 'no defence against skin cancer threat'
Heart attack survivors 'wary of being sexually active'
Side effects of statins questioned
Viruses may be used for cancer treatment
Aesthetic Homeopathic Mesotherapy course
Changes to NHS dentistry
Hope for cancer sufferers
New payment protection insurance from brokers
Postnatal depression common in men, finds report
Cosmetic surgery procedures 'boosted by celeb culture'
Long term care review
CUNA launches life policy for building society customers
Income protection is no laughing matter
Aviva supports Mind’s Taking Care Of Business campaign
LV= offers new direct life cover
Too many complaints still being wrongly dismissed, says Which?
Register of Injectable Cosmetic Providers builds up
Heart health 'could be boosted by alcohol'
Stressed out Britain
Study finds increased cancer risk in obese
UK 'in need of stress help'
Exercise breaks 'could tackle obesity'
Sainsbury’s Finance offers online travel insurance discounts
Cosmetic surgery correction technique revealed
Non-surgical procedure rates 'soaring'
Be careful where you buy travel health cover
Women need insurance
Britons 'missing out on breakfast'
Ban on point-of-sale sales for all forms of payment protection
Ultrasis’ “Beating the Blues” breaks new ground
Socialising 'make big difference to older people'
ADHD research 'needed'
Medspa treatments 'could extend life of cosmetic surgery'
Liposuction 'advocated over alternative treatment'
Employee wellbeing 'could boost performance'
LV= improves income protection
AXA PPP healthcare launches Corporate Health Plan Pathways
Healthy eating plan bans birthday cakes
Opt-out transplant scheme 'could save lives'
Top Channel 4 doc has hair transplant
Special Pain Management and Environment Medicine
PruHealth customers sign up to local hospital list
The rise of the career makeover
Weight loss surgery could confront overweight stereotype
Britons have lost touch with what being healthy really means
Scientists trailing ultrasound as a contraceptive for men
Bupa creates first cash plan alternative to health insurance
Eating nuts 'can lower cholesterol'
Money worries force ill people back to work
Weight loss surgery could lower risk of pregnancy complications
Standard Life Healthcare sold to Discovery
Poor sleep 'affects physical wellbeing'
Weight loss surgery can improve your health
Simplyhealth relaunches consumer dental plan
Dark chocolate 'could lower stroke risk'
Cosmetic dentistry sees growth
Bupa International introduces Gold Superior company plan
InterGlobal offers international PMI plans in Pakistan
Aviva reduce doctors report requests by 60%
National Friendly to launch corporate cash plan
Cosmetic dental treatment 'could benefit over a million'
Link between genes and Pagent's disease found
'Think twice about the pill' women urged
Obesity treatment may help reduce cancer risk
Staysure expanding with new call centre in Northampton
Max Bupa opens for business in India
Tina Malone reveals glamorous new look to The Loose Women
Cancer and pregnancy lead causes of Unum’s disability claims
Swiss Life launches an improved expatriate solution
Grapes 'could lower diabetes risk'
Breast augmentation increasingly popular
RIAS launches Broken Bones Cash Plan
Dysentery: don't let it ruin your time abroad
April 2010
Acupuncture 'not useful for labour pain relief'
'Lack of contraception awareness' among women
Small changes can cut disease risk
Exotic fruits could improve health
ALC Health opens in Malta
Zurich increases age acceptance limits
Aetna extends its health and wellness initiatives
Botox® cosmetic treatment can be gradually reduced
Women diabetics 'more likely to need cancer treatment'
International Symposium Contrasting Attitudes to Breast Care
If travelling to Thailand your policy may not protect you
Lockton launches insurance for medical tourism
VHI must be regulated like all other insurers
Infertility treatment not related to child cancer
Mobile phone cancer study launched
Patients seek private hospitals after new research
Vitamin D could reduce prostate cancer risk
Non-surgical cosmetic treatment fastest growing industry
New intermediate care ambulance service for London
Carer of the Year award
How to combat back pain
Patients impatient with the NHS
Cigna launches a new private medical insurance plan
Cereals are 'not linked to obesity'
Phone counselling improves healthy eating
Cosmetic surgery 'becoming mainstream'
Charity: Addictive sunbed sessions not surprising
Living to 100 – easy for the super-fit
Pioneer pays 94% of income protection claims
Heart disease risk 'increases with high sugar levels'
Aviva critical illness statistics 2009
'Worrying' trend of DIY cosmetic treatments
Weight loss surgery could tackle stereotype
Gastric band 'could boost immune system'
More people eating fruit and veg, survey finds
How to tell a safe mole from a dangerous one
Healthcare Leader calls for an ‘intelligent partnership’
LV= cuts some premiums
Medical tourists warned about need for appropriate insurance
Critical illness payouts continuing to rise
The long term care challenge
PHC adds on-line services for business cover
Aviva launches Speedy Diagnostics
Weight worries 'more common in women'
Coast 2 Coast bike ride (14-16 May 2010) for kidney patients
Update on new travel insurance requirements for visitors to Cuba
Work abroad offers better job prospects but no NHS say young workers
New website to offer medical check-ups for male and female executives
High GI 'could increase heart disease risk'
Young women 'consider cosmetic surgery'
New technique developed in UK
New reconstructive cosmetic surgery developed
Botox hinders social behaviour suggestion 'ridiculous'
New travel insurance for people with cancer and genetic disease
Aviva paves the way for Irish people on the path to a healthier lifestyle
WPA becomes first UK insurer be accredited for information security
Risk of breast cancer linked to drinking
Air pollution 'affecting IVF'
Gonorrhoea 'could evade antibiotic treatments'
Changes to the European Health Insurance Card
Travellers less likely to buy travel insurance when in Europe
Quinn problems
ALC Health links with the Blood Care Foundation
AXA offers advice to fans heading to SA for the World Cup
Friends Provident issues 2009 critical illness claims figures
Assistance 'benefits older people'
Worried parents 'could damage child's health'
New specialist travel insurance for the medically impaired and elderly
HSF Health Plan on Fit Notes
Newcastle launches guaranteed over 50s life cover
Laser eye surgery patient given surprise
Gym-goers 'could benefit from variety'
Young people 'protected from skin cancer'
Cosmetic surgery 'popular following divorce'
Low birth weight linked to diabetes
Walking 'could cut obesity levels'
Protein-rich breakfast 'could curb appetite'
You will need approved travel insurances if you go to Cuba
Legal & General Network offers Bupa medical insurance
Aviva highlights gap in health knowledge
Cancer link to fruit and veg 'modest'
Bowel cancer risk 'could be cut by third'
Child's chance of epilepsy 'increased through mother's alcohol intake'
Survey reveals the value of dental benefits
Fit notes replace sick notes
Aviva increases its support for Change4Life
Molecular Imaging Centre opens in Harley Street
Regular dentist check-ups 'advised'
Medicash appointed by Liverpool Vision
Survey reveals decay in nation's dental health
Politicians argue over cancer treatment and health insurance
RIAS and AFC Bournemouth kick off partnership with Extra Time Club
If you love it, LV it
Prostate drug found to reduce cancer risk
Study highlights need for new STI treatments
Brits putting off dentist visits
Legacy of recession depression continues
March 2010
Breast cancer screening 'saves lives'
Cosmetic surgery 'popular among Scots'
Acupuncture could 'help anxious dental patients'
Help the Aged respond to the Government's care proposals
Launch of the National Care Service
Quinn goes into administration
Live television blunder on long term care policy
Employers should prepare for the introduction of the Fit Note
AA Insurance introduces health cover
Eye tests 'vital part of healthcare'
Women warned: Vaccine 'is not a smear replacement'
Obesity 'similar to drug addiction'
'Pregnancy safe' for breast cancer survivors
Weight loss requires 'one hour a day exercise'
Children at 'major risk from passive smoke'
More beds and jobs for Bury neuro-rehabilitation unit
London clinic to offer new cancer screening
PruHealth adds online hospital finder
Legal and General to match prices on high net worth protection
Retirees moving to New Zealand must hold overseas medical insurance
LV= agrees five year sponsorship of Mary Rose Museum
Westfield explains the benefits of cognitive behavioural therapy
Hospital offers advanced ‘incisionless’ treatment to GORD sufferers
Exercise needed for weight loss, nutritionist advises
Aetna launches social media tool for its international members
New vehicle for long-term care planning
Gene linked to lung cancer
Cancer screening rates 'declining', charity worries
Fat change 'good for heart health'
PepsiCo commits to healthier foods
U.K. Preventive Medicine® Launches The Prevention Plan in the UK
45% of adults are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth
Society 'accustomed' to large portions
Study claims 'walnuts reduce cancerous tumours'
Air pollution 'probably more fatal than obesity'
LV= paid 90% of critical illness and income protection claims
Seriously ill and disabled people pushed into seeking work
NOW you can have the smile you have always wanted
Aviva launches MyHealthCounts for Business
Fortis to change name
'International action needed' on heart disease
Seaweed could cut obesity levels
Income protection must be the priority
Retirees find comfort in British sense of community
Lords defeat condemns proposed £670m scheme for free care for the elderly
Exeter Friendly launches Health & Stuff
Wales’s first minimally invasive forefoot surgery
Bupa improves group critical illness cover
Manx residents get six-month reprieve on travel insurance
AEGON pilots physiotherapy scheme for income protection customers
Cash plans can lessen the chill of a pay freeze
Healthcare in the Lebanon: pay extra attention
Extra healthcare 'needed for obese mothers'
Breakthrough made in development of treatment
Early hair loss 'may reduce cancer risk in men'
Increased fitness 'encouraged' for children
Poor dental health linked to premature birth
Health Shield pays 89.6 % of claims within two days
Friends Provident urges employers to hold steady for a brighter future
Dogtag appoints Mondial for extreme sports and adventure travel insurance
Long term care must be a partnership
Legal drug risk questioned
Celebrity cosmetic surgery treatment available in UK
Cirencester Friendly pays 94% of income protection claims
International private medical insurance a must have for expatriates
Banks diversifying into fee generating products
Standard Life considering selling its health insurance business?
Early diabetes is 'best treated with good diet and exercise'
Weight loss surgery 'best treatment for morbid obesity'
CIGNA improves dental plan
Aviva launches new group critical illness product
Millions plan to travel abroad on holiday-but often without insurance
Cancer patients denied treatment
Football fans urged to take out travel insurance
Increase in young people self-harming reported
Cosmetic surgery 'best with diet and exercise'
Public fed up with lifestyle losers’ drain on NHS
Thrifty travellers plan to penny-pinch
Scottish Provident paid out £94 million for critical illness claims in 2009
Westfield improves online services for customers
Portland Hospital Pregnancy Open Day – Sunday 25th April 2010
Complications could arise from long-term osteoporosis treatment
New breast augmentation method in use
Fertility treatment 'not improved by acupuncture'
Critical illness claims payouts by Legal and General
Older travellers warned about hikes in travel insurance premiums
Jubilee Agency to insure amateur racing drivers
Widex A/S of Denmark is finally going direct to market
Women wanted in Trafalgar Square: Thursday 18 March, 7.45am
Majority of UK residents 'have experienced stress'
Fears that regulator is bowing to pressure on income protection
Medical tourists to Cuba will have to buy Cuban travel insurance
ALC Health launches ALC World
Treatment could 'cut child disability'
Moderate alcohol intake 'prevents weight gain'
Obese have 'distorted perception' of body image
Up to 1 in 4 people are more likely to receive a payout with PruProtect
Cross-party group paper on long term care
Simplyhealth sponsors The Secret Millionaire
Obesity 'linked to depression'
Fertility clinic review service launched
Quitting smoking could mean life insurance costs less
Westfield scoops top website award
99% of Income Protection claims paid out by DG Mutual
Healthy initiatives in the workplace are important for businesses
AEGON launches tele-claims service after successful pilot
Simplyhealth supports The Secret Millionaire beneficiary
Bupa Cromwell Hospital infection prevention and control nurse
Women still feel pressure to look good
Discussion of STIs rated highly by young people
Healthcare key for majority of voters says Simplyhealth
Men encouraged to talk about cancer treatment
Celebs 'increasing mental health awareness'
LV= reduces many life and critical illness prices
Robert Winston to speak at Westfield Health lecture
Advice issued for cervical cancer treatment
Lifestyle choices 'could reduce stroke risk'
Dermatologists claim GPs prescribe wrong skin creams
Dementia service uptake affected by stigma
New drug reduces nausea in bone marrow transplant patients
Prostate cancer tests 'not being offered'
Swap ash for cash
Sun Life Financial of Canada kills Lincoln National brand
Safeguards to be introduced for provision of injectable cosmetic treatments
Westfield launches improved cash plan
End of NHS funded homeopathy
Kick the habit and save a packet on life and critical illness cover
Win a family day out to see a Super League game of your choice
Max Bupa gets go ahead in India
The importance of travel insurance for winter sports
Breastfeeding not so popular, survey reveals
Scrap default retirement age and age limits on insurance
Ombudsman releases latest complaints data
Overweight Britain could prompt a dramatic uptake of health insurance
HCA hospitals pioneer revolutionary real time hygiene auditing system
Bright Grey pays 96% of life claims
Health insurance for working in war and reconstruction zones
February 2010
Alcoholism leading to 'increasing health problems' in Scotland
IVF babies 'at risk of complications'
Video games 'aid in stroke patients' recovery'
Rise in diagnosis of gestational diabetes predicted
CBT 'could alleviate chronic back pain'
Insufficient sleep 'could damage health'
Men 'troubled' by hair loss
Boris may not wear a ski helmet but you should
OBN launches unique group private medical insurance scheme
How insurance companies ranked as business superbrands
More people turning to treatment for technology addiction
Lymph node cancer treatment could increase survival rate
Lloyd's ranked strongest business superbrand in the insurance sector
Bright Grey’s critical illness payments increase to 93%
Lloyd’s cover smoothes cost of fertility treatment
Women urged to be aware of ovarian cancer
Speed later retirement timetable in response to fiscal and social changes
Conservatives set five-year deadline for regulatory reform
QuoteBoffin calls for better consumer education on life insurance
Obesity treatment 'should start by educating the young'
RA sufferers 'need faster treatment'
Acupuncture 'could help treat depression in pregnancy'
Scientist claims some IVF children face genetic health risks
Government review finds 'lack of scientific plausibility in homeopathy'
Mothers could provide clues to daughters' plastic surgery requirements
State health care lacking for young people's mental health
Cancer patients' quality of life linked to male hormone levels
Diabetes research contested
Scotland outlines obesity battle
Royal London in talks with Royal Liver regarding a takeover
Employers need group risk incentives
Money could run out in 14 days if wage earner was critically ill
General Healthcare forms joint venture with Sentosa UK
Hardly any 35 to 45 year olds have adequate life assurance
Life insurance packages from Aviva and BUPA available on QuoteBoffin
Westfield donation aids deafness study
CII seeks industry support to restore public trust in insurance
NHS to provide more care at home
Diet and exercise 'can improve fertility'
AllClear Travel welcomes new rules on age discrimination for travellers
Age Concern and Help the Aged comment on care reform
Discovery made to tackle effects of ageing
New hope offered to children with cancer
AEGON increases multi-benefit discounts for individual protection
Tougher insurance rules for expatriates in Japan
Consumers should consider mortgage payment protection
Scottish Widows backs young Olympians
Save lives while saving money with new price comparison site
Report suggests compromise is possible in care for elderly battle
Vitamin D 'reduces risk of heart disease'
Private Health Partnership partners with The Telegraph
New study suggests aspirin could help treat cancer
Cancer risk from red meat 'overestimated'
Zurich promotes critical illness cover for children
One in seven NHS surgeries 'substandard'
Botox can improve mood, study finds
Cold weather 'a risk' to people with heart conditions
Charities demand politicians stop scoring points on serious care issues
Political parties ignoring existing death tax
Westfield Health strengthens commitment to customer services
HCA and the NHS opens new cancer centre at Queen’s Hospital Romford
Clue to autistic people's avoidance of hugs uncovered
Parent should act quickly on asthma symptoms
Avoiding vaccinations before travel can affect travel insurance cover
Why private medical insurance premium should be tax deductible
Bupa backs home care pledge
Eating chocolate 'could protect against stroke'
Older women neglecting sexual health
Hospital treatments for obesity up by 60%
Aviva offers more cost saving options on health insurance
Bupa named best international healthcare provider
Innovative plastic surgery procedure proves a success
Health at risk through lack of nutrients in diet
Early detection 'key to tackling cancer'
Bupa’s new enhanced dental insurance offers greater flexibility
CIGNA confirms target is individual international health insurance
Aetna Global Benefits targets Middle East and Africa
General & Medical acquires Revelation Healthcare
Move to care in your home rather than in a care home
Max Bupa to start operations from next month
London Hearing puts better hearing at your fingertips
Insurance study highlights international healthcare risks
Under-34s are the most likely to forego travel insurance
Pledge of one-to-one cancer care
More women 'chose natural breast size'
New osteoporosis treatment available in the UK
180 million Europeans use European Health Insurance Card
Allianz expands in China
Bupa and Luxol Basketball club renew partnership
Income protection helps rehabilitate man injured in freak accident
Haemorrhoids a 'problem during pregnancy'
Care at Home appoints new care coordinator
German spine experts with Bumrungrad surgeons train doctors in new procedure
Herbal treatments 'can affect heart disease risk'
Dramatic weight-loss 'can affect fertility'
BAAPS calls for cosmetic surgery regulation
European Commission brands bundled products anti-competitive
Partnership between SWICA and DKV Globality
DG Mutual pays out 99% of income protection claims
'Realistic goals' best for health and weight loss
MMR-autism paper retracted
Obesity treatment 'needs to consider emotional factors'
3-D consultations used by cosmetic surgeons
Personal Care Bill could be killed off
EEF chooses Westfield Health cash plan
Legal and General offers split sum assured
Infertility 'a problem in developing countries'
Perception of laser eye treatment 'changed dramatically'
Public 'unaware of health risks from salt'
Government signposting proposals to help customers find insurance
Legal and General relaunches and improves income protection policy
Bupa expands in Spain
Wesleyan launches Private Clients service
Health Assured launches new health cash plan
Isabel is The Face of Childsure
Cosmetic surgery 'still rising in popularity'
FSA to name and shame companies
Equalities Bill allows exception for insurance
January 2010
Better diabetes awareness urged
Vitamin D, lung problems linked in asthma patients
Childhood obesity 'not being recognised'
More awareness needed for bowel cancer
IVF success rates decrease with age
Sainsbury's offers 10% off travel insurance
Age Concern: One in three travel insurers deny quote to over 80s
Zurich reports fourth annual increase in critical illness payments
Aviva introduces discounts on critical illness cover
Expats in Switzerland need insurance
Westfield unveils online initiative
LV= launches new 50 Plus plan TV advert
Thailand major medical tourism destination
Orthodontic cosmetic dentistry benefits highlighted
Childhood obesity treatment 'a focus on both sides of Atlantic'
Oxygen treatment pioneered in Scotland
Babies 'most likely reason for female weight gain'
US facial transplant patient 'healthy'
Vitamin D 'could cut bowel cancer rates'
Harley Street specialist centre renamed
Business protection is neglected too often
Scottish Provident cuts income protection prices
Single Trip winter sport insurance
Private sector can provide solutions for NHS says AXA boss
ALC Health establishes European office
Post Office stresses importance of travel insurance for skiers
CIGNA to sell private medical insurance in Spain
Cumbrian women expand into PMI
Isle of Man policies cover new medical risks
Blueberry juice 'improves memory'
Expats in Spain advised: seek private healthcare
Liposculpting overtakes liposuction
Cosmetic dental procedures 'increasingly popular'
Private hospitals failing patients in weight loss surgery aftercare
100th patient treated at UK’s first CyberKnife™ Centre
Arthritis drug 'should be made universal'
Cervical cancer 'will drop with HPV jab'
Brits spending more on dental correction
Supporting a healthy workforce
CIGNA International to offer individual private medical insurance
Cosmetic surgery two for one deals questioned
Experts advise caution concerning e-cigarettes
Leading cosmetic surgery reports increase in enquiries
Women choose tablets over traditional weight loss methods
How healthy are rugby league fans?
On-site heart checks from lifestyle consultants at Heart Research UK
BIBA urges travellers to arrange insurance with terrorism cover
Bristol is now a national ‘centre of excellence’ for heart surgery
Resolutions to get healthy
Health-on-Line now includes dependants up to the age of 25
Aviva introduces own occupation definition for medical profession
£22m extension at The Wellington Hospital
Britons head abroad for rehab
The Wellington £1 million Appeal is launched!
Development begins on first artificial pancreas
Poor heart health can lead to Alzheimer's
Stress 'can cause cancer'
You should get a lower premium when exclusions are added
King's Fund chief attacks Personal Care at Home Bill
MPs debate critical illness insurance
Standard Life to offer international cover
ALC Health and Ibex target expats in Gibraltar, Portugal and Spain
AA Travel Insurance advises skiers to venture off the beaten track
Cosmetic surgery 'popular' among teenagers
Private health clinic offers executive plan
Ban on sunbeds 'step in the right direction'
Direct Travel Insurance provides ski accident figures
Check emergency evacuation cover warns InterGlobal
Bupa extends own occupation definitions for income protection
Groupama Healthcare gets plain English award
Private hospital pioneers hygiene solution
New detox centre to open in London
Sheilas’ Wheels launches travel insurance
Bupa partners with Alzheimer's charities for second year running
Co-operative Academy secures £100k for the Green Enterprise Project
Plumper lips 'key to younger looks'
Light exposure 'adds to migraine pain'
European Scanning Centre launches its Aquilion ONE CT scanner
Bupa Cromwell Hospital introduces fast track service
Early diagnosis can prevent cancer deaths
2.6 million UK entrepreneurs put their livelihoods at risk
Macmillan report shows need for critical illness insurance
There's more to a travel insurance policy than just money
Money-Minder criticizes life insurance comparison sites
Obesity treatment 'lacks NHS resources'
Young people 'indifferent' to Chlamydia risk
Computer device aids obesity treatment
Dance yourself healthy
Cancer: no longer simply a question of life or death
Mutuals come under FSA fire
Pioneering knee surgery in Sunderland
Cosmetic surgery 'becoming more popular' among men
'Sustainable change' needed to lose visceral fat
New cosmetic dentistry practice opens
Integra Global launches online personal health records
Simplyhealth sponsors The Vitality Show
Cosmetic surgery popular for 2010
Cirencester adds tele-interviewing service
Pomegranate advice cautioned for cancer patients
Healthy body 'more important' than being skinny
Post Office highlights levels of lapsed life insurance policies
Tesco Bank partnership with Friends Provident
Winter sports cover for skiers with pre-existing medical conditions
Chemical peels rise in popularity
Slimmer of the year awards in London
Specialist balance equipment comes to Sheffield
100 customers win Virgin London Marathon places
Chamber looking after its individual members with health insurance
Visceral fat important for weight loss
Eyes reveal personality traits
Britons value their household contents more than themselves
Families helped by critical illness and life insurance
Ski Club launches insurance campaign
Cholesterol 'causes' heart disease
Consumers reluctant to pay fees for insurance advice
December 2009
IFA: Aromatherapy can ease stress
Untreated apnoea 'can be dangerous'
Britons need cervical cancer education, says charity
New trade body for mutuals
Friends Provident protection now at Tesco
Antibiotic resistance increases
Neck lift surgery increases
Stem cell treatment restores sight
Cold affects recovery from cancer
3,000th live organ donation approved
New menstrual bleeding treatment offered at BMI hospital
Silicone implants are 'perfectly safe'
Thyroid hormone affects birthing position
Office workers long for life abroad
Leading charities slam cruel back to work tests for terminally ill cancer patients
High demand for fat removal treatments as brits plan post christmas weight loss
Legal & General increases group income protection cover
Electronic health records developed
Patients 'should not rush into new breast procedure'
9 Harley St and Weymouth Hospital to join BMI Healthcare
CIGNA offers self-referral to physiotherapy
Bupa enhances group income protection with emphasis on return-to-work
Adult social care has improved but poor quality services must be eliminated
London Medical offers Botox® alternative
Homeopathy on the NHS criticised
Newcastle Institute performs pioneering transplant surgery
New hyperhidrosis treatment hits UK
Brighton Implant Clinic awarded best new practice
Travellers value quality highest when choosing cover
NHS patients still waiting for Arthritis drug
Women more prone to wrinkles
World Cup 2010 advice
Lubiju pioneers dental implant treatment
Champagne could reduce cardiovascular disease
Over 50s believe NHS will worsen
Heath Lambert provides new offering for people with autism
Insurance law should be designed for consumers, not ships
Cosmetic surgery insurer successfully completes restructure
Latisse proving popular despite recession
Pioneering eye surgery performed at Spire Gatwick Park Hospital
Alcohol linked to breast cancer recurrence
Teens to get contraceptive pill without prescription
Patients denied alternative osteoporosis treatment on NHS
PruHealth amends policies
New law on insurance disclosure
Portland Hospital awarded 5 stars food hygiene rating
CyberKnife gets IRIS® system to give faster cancer killing radiation
If you are ill do not go into work
Health leaders must be honest about financial challenges ahead
Gastric band may need releasing during pregnancy
More men opting for tummy tuck surgery
Vaser 'less invasive' than traditional liposuction
Care sector will fear the worst on funding
Get properly vaccinated before going abroad
Bupa improves critical illness claims performance
Simplyhealth wraps up Christmas
People keeping their teeth for longer
Cornwall private hospital teams up with accommodation providers
Coffee may reduce risk of advanced prostate cancer
Collagen fillers ease high heel pain
Some cosmetic surgery ops 'more popular among men'
Cancer patients 'struggle with winter cold'
£1.5 million for dementia research
Over 50s lose confidence in future of NHS
Axa improves critical illness policies
Swiss Re calls on UK life insurers to engage better with consumers
Hip replacement patients face high risk of blood clots
Patient reveals benefits of dental implants
Cosmetic surgeon reveals ease of breast implant replacement
Westfield Health are on the ball
NICE decisions enhance two-tier health service
The future of the NHS
New look Medicash plan a hit with businesses
Barchester Healthcare issues seasonal flu warning
Smoking 'increases risk of bowel cancer'
Poorer people 'reluctant to be screened for bowel cancer'
Groupama targets small businesses with personal accident policy
WHCA adds helplines to Orchard
Help for companies concerned for their staff’s mental wellbeing
Early cancer diagnosis 'more important than screening'
Laser eye surgery celebrates 21st birthday
Ageing population may place strain on NHS dentistry
Companies should offer free financial training to employees
Society of Equity Release Advisers launched
The NHS benefits when patients use their medical insurance
Chicken capsules may ease joint disease
Scientists identify heart disease trigger
Expert at the London Clinic recommends diet for IBS
Britons underestimate essential monthly bills
UK vacations proving popular with UK holidaymakers
The Consumer Protection Insurance Engagement Campaign is dead
November 2009
Reading private dentist scoops national award
Too much exercise may necessitate knee replacement ops
Campaign urges discussion about contraception
Quarter of Scots 'need obesity treatment'
Bupa receives award for care home safety training
London clinic launches eye surgery for cone-shaped corneas
Smaller procedures more popular than full facelifts
Scotland may scrap universal free long term care
Post Office underlines the value of life insurance cover
More confusing tinkering with critical illness wordings
Scottish Friendly children’s book tour
Legal & General premium reductions for cancer exclusions
Cosmetic surgery insurer Beautysure ceases trading
Insureandgo will cover Richard Hammond for ski trip
Retirees consider fleeing abroad
Direct Line offers free accidental death cover
Poor research may lead to cosmetic surgery regret
Private dentists may help to identify potential heart patients
Stem cell boob jobs now available in UK
Cosmetic surgeons create 'internal bra'
Majority of cosmetic surgery patients keep ops a secret
Brits still reluctant to discuss sexual health
Parents urged to assess kids' activity levels
Max Bupa to provide health cover by March
P&O Cruises advises customers to have travel insurance
Does your international private medical insurance cover terrorism?
Prudential is to pull out of the equity release sector
InterGlobal international health insurance plans for African market
Advantages of friendly societies
Revolutionary 'Hilotherapy' aids cosmetic surgery healing
Laser hair removal 'buoyant' despite recession
Carlisle may get new £7 million private hospital
BMI hospital gets £3m overhaul
Spire hospital gets new X-ray equipment
Bupa supports reduction in anti-psychotic drug use
No new liver cancer drug for the NHS
Visits abroad by UK travellers slumped in 2008/2009
Westfield rewarded for 90 years of excellence
Personal Care at Home Bill
Health Bill vanishes
BMI Healthcare highlights robust hygiene practices
Rib cartilage grafts may improve rhinoplasty
Cornwall promoted as cosmetic surgery destination
Post Office reminds business travellers to invest in travel insurance
Total Permanent Disability to stay
Aviva enhances Income Protection Solutions
One in five cosmetic surgery patients referred to psychologists
Healthy living reduces need for cancer treatment
Priory Group care home celebrates new dementia unit
Legal & General makes life cover more flexible
Post Office urges travellers to check cruise travel insurance cover
New Consumer Education Agency
Critical illness claims figures from Royal Liver
Argos launches comparison website
New alliance criticises government’s long term care proposals
Men's cosmetic surgery procedures soar in popularity
Breast surgery patients could regrow breasts
PruProtect launches Essentials
France the most popular expat destination
Being bothered about employee eye health
AA warns of the need for travel insurance while travelling within UK
Damning diagnosis on celebrity fad health-styles
BPA linked with erectile dysfunction in humans
Minimally invasive surgery could have use as rectal cancer treatment
Chelsea star to undergo knee surgery
Cancer divorce rates show women are more able to care
Study probes text effect on neck pain
Welfare reform highlights importance of income
See the benefits of a healthy lifestyle
Gordon Brown’s care plan criticised
New NHS constitution
Breakthrough on government cancer wait
Goodhealth Worldwide renamed Aetna Global Benefits
How CBT can positively impact addiction treatment
Medicash advertising campaign
Post Office Travel Insurance stresses cover is key for older holidaymakers
Get travel insurance for your winter holiday
Cancer patients with dense breasts more likely to suffer recurrence
New lipid could help cancer treatment research
One in ten parents sought medical advice for children on holiday
Brits at risk of avoidable sight loss
Breast implants 'still most popular op'
Sexual health drug may treat cancer
Botox provides non-surgical breast treatment
Does your cruise travel policy cover piracy?
Body Clock Network provides advice on future fertility
Blood therapy provides new non-surgical cosmetic treatment
New care plan boosts access to cosmetic dentistry
Friends Provident launches new independent financial education service
How much life insurance do you need?
Lidocaine injections may improve facial filler comfort
'No need to avoid comfort food', says health editor
The Diagnostic Clinic launches anti-ageing programme
Gastric band surgery effective in children
AMD patients may benefit from eye surgery for cataracts
One in four girls would have cosmetic surgery
Thermal Diffuser system provides fast, effective tooth whitening
New screening advice may prevent unnecessary breast surgery
Obesity 'may harm earning potential'
Health-on-Line adds more choice to customers with new options
Post Office urges more emphasis on life insurance
Westfield Health donates funds for revolutionary brain equipment
Schools sports equipment offer from Aviva
Direct Line for sale again
UK neglecting life insurance policies during the recession
Which? magazine votes Insurefor travel insurance a best buy
October 2009
'Left safer than right' in liver transplants
Study indicates effective cancer treatment
Dietician: Console obesity treatment not affordable
LV= sponsors rugby's Anglo-Welsh tournament
InterGlobal launches buy on-line capability for International PMI
British skiers opt for Bulgaria over French Alps this season
Martial art 'could benefit in care of the elderly'
Study recommends more diagnostic imaging
Arthritis study links sleep disorders to pain thresholds
Cosmetic surgery experts: Female aging is more noticeable
Skandia pays 92% of critical illness claims and 100% of life
Bournemouth is the UK's most holiday-friendly town
Revised armed forces cover reflects growing role of women
Hair way to heaven as transplant operations rocket
"Many people" opt for tooth whitening
Sperm could play a major role in sexual health issues
Pioneer fully launches Bills & Things
Schools should have personal finance education
'Prevention is vital' in sexual health issues
RCSLT supports paediatric care research
No sexual health improvement 'despite increased contraception'
Should personal accounts on pensions include life and income protection?
Caffé Nero arranges health cash policy for employees
Effective rehabilitation 'can revive motor functions'
Cosmetic surgery 'can help job prospects'
Financing care harder with direct payments, says charity
Which? uncovers blips when it comes to private healthcare complaints
Researchers back CT scans for swine flu detection
Dummy use during paediatric care 'may have negative effects'
a la carte healthcare becomes ALC Health
Staysure travel cover for over 50s pre-existing medical conditions
Bupa advises women to have a breast screen
New personal accident insurance for sportsmen
Mums-to-be advised to check travel insurance cover
Healthy mouth and healthy body
British kids ignore basic hygiene rules
Extreme cases 'require more effective obesity treatment'
New sexual health medication guidelines released on ED treatment
Internet search beneficial in care of the elderly, says charity
Vale Healthcare surgeons lead pioneering hip surgery
Heath Lambert launches health cash plan for diabetics
Nationwide relaunches new life cover options for the over 55s
Scientists call for more sexual health questions for young people
Metal-based cancer treatment in development, say scientists
Malnutrition 'must be considered in care of the elderly'
Point of sale decision just a reprieve, says Which?
Chefs are UK’s most unhealthy workers
Court quashes ban on income protection sales by banks
Friends Provident is title sponsor of T20 cricket competition
Chase Templeton buys Private Medicalcare
Dedicated nurse service for cancer patients
Donda West cosmetic surgery law passed
Cosmetic dentistry 'can be comfortable'
AXA PPP healthcare launches lower cost health insurance for businesses
Most Brits will return to unhealthy pre-recession habits
Sleep disorder 'requires more than lifestyle changes'
Researchers identify epilepsy sudden death gene
Aviva’s new health TV advertising
Cruise passengers have inadequate insurance
'Sensitive approach required' to combat paediatric care issue
Surgical obesity treatment 'has many benefits'
Bupa reduces income protection prices
Imagination could aid paediatric treatment, study suggests
Dedicated acute surgical team 'can improve urgent treatment'
Tooth whitening is not a new process, says dentist
Ramsay Health Care launches package for private patients
The young are being hit hardest by the strains of modern life
New technology 'enhances MRI scans'
Medical development could improve liver treatment
The exclusive Private Clinic of Harley Street launches in Birmingham
New breast care service improves patient care
BHSF launches Plan4Life
Westfield Health raises a healthy sum for charity
Will you choose where you rest in peace?
Legal & General makes joint life policies fairer
Aviva overhauls critical illness cover
You don’t need to shop around for international medical insurance
New services available at Mulberry Private Healthcare
New cosmetic dentistry trend is shining through
Giving babies caffeine may result in sleep disorders as an adult
Care of the elderly must be tailored, says new report
Strictly star says new teeth gave career a kiss of life
Heart diagnostic clinic - non-invasive tests
Experts call for more research into post-surgery sleep disorder
"Time and cunning" needed to develop new cancer treatment
Green travel insurance rewards those who do not fly
Bright Grey raises £2500 for Maggie’s cancer centre
Non-invasive cosmetic treatments for veins jump 165%
More equity release providers pull out of market
Reconstructive breast surgery take-up 'differs between races'
Early breast cancer treatment more effective, says charity
Tories to bring forward the increase to the state pension age
US long term care insurer to be liquidated
Tesco Personal Finance becomes Tesco Bank
Heart screening for footballers at Vale Healthcare
Conservativess spell out benefit cut plan
Conservatives propose home protection plan for residential care
Bupa to launch new flexible private medical insurance for businesses
Hoarseness a common issue in urban paediatric treatment
Nasal spray could have implication for sleep disorders treatment
Could football help women's obesity treatment more than running?
Chest compressions key to cardiac arrest urgent treatment
'Social isolation' hinders breast cancer treatment
PHC introduces changes to HealthCover 4 Life plans
Less wealth leads to better health for 10 million Brits
Judge writes off debt on mis-sale of payment protection insurance
Friends Provident sponsors 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games
LV= competition invites entrants to picture what they love most in life
Bright Grey develops death in service solution for small businesses
Protect your income: top 5 tips
Sun Life Financial of Canada buys Lincoln National UK
Europ Assistance survey reveals British concerns over healthcare
Pulse Insurance announces website relaunch
September 2009
Better sexual health means more vitality, says new research
Age Concern and Help the Aged: Care of the elderly must evolve
"Realistic" approach needed for obesity treatment
General and Medical expands
Associations in good health with Westfield
Mondial Assistance takes travel insurance to the employee benefits market
Free home care to older people with the most serious needs
Virtual Colonoscopy for detection of bowel cancer
The National Care Service
FSA tough measures on payment protection insurance
'Nearest and dearest' can be best cosmetic dentistry referrers
'Moobs’ get a lift as procedure figures rise
Bupa Cromwell Hospital wins award for hotel services
Mutuals on the march
Cosmetic surgery insurance at the click of a button
Cosmetic surgery provider takes steps to secure future
Spandau Ballet star opens revolutionary brain cancer centre
Why are women still being denied HRT?
Children want parents to quit smoking
How to increase your life expectancy
Cosmetic surgery can involve multiple stages, says BAAPS
Research indicates paediatric care influences adult pain
PJ Hayman launches specialist travel insurance for medical tourists
Bupa tells employees "On your bike”
16.5 million believe state provides adequate safety net
Ingosstrakh and Bupa International launch products for Russia
Cosmetic surgery can alter difficult areas, says surgeon
BAAPS: Cosmetic surgery is not a quick fix
Charity says sexual health vaccine must be accessible to needy
Scientist links rising obesity with cancer risk
HCA wins four Laing and Buisson Awards
British Life comes back to life
It’s not just the country that struggles to cope with essential monthly bills
Researchers claim new test will aid cancer treatment
New sexual health treatment lauded by expert
Over 50s healthcare needs change
Radiologists highlight radiation-limiting technique for CT scan
Cosmetic surgery advice must be clearer, says study
Aviva to stop selling stand alone critical illness policies
LibDems want to tax PMI benefits for high-earners
Coutts takes cover from cancer sufferers
Arran Aromatics staff clean up with Westfield Plan
BMI to manage Private Patient Unit at Kingston Hospital NHS Trust
New sexual health treatment has fewer side effects, say researchers
Expert recommends research before cosmetic surgery
Revolutionary form of cancer treatment suggested
Top surgeon assesses anti-ageing cosmetic surgery
Hep B medication 'could have links to cancer treatment'
'Other factors must be considered' in termination of pregnancy
Tips when considering cosmetic dentistry
Saga comments on Department of Health long term care figures
Aviva re-enters health cash plan market
Higher NHS dental charges will be your fault
Beware winter sports damage exceptions
Workers too scared to take a sick day
Ombudsman publishes complaints data
Wander travel insurance for UK International students
Your retirement age could be up to 86
ASA bans British Insurance direct mailer
Health experts call for online psychotherapy on NHS
CT scan detects 'multiple conditions in single examination'
Children's sexual behaviour 'can be affected by genes'
Laser eye surgery 'is the safer option'
Sleep disorder 'can lead to heart problems'
Patients transported by air for urgent treatment 'experiencing injuries'
Pioneering knee cartilage surgery at Spire Bristol Hospital
Simplyhealth can be bothered
Investment in health benefits is on the up
Workers' health at risk due to recession
Standard Life - an important development in China
HSF improves health cash plans
Aviva reduces reliance on GP reports
Life insurance now – is the UK falling behind?
Post Office warns against over reliance on travel insurance from credit cards
Boob jobs keep getting bigger
Post Office advises on the level of life insurance cover you need
Bupa employees volunteer in Ecuador
Folic acid - too much of a good thing?
Bupa International website turns spotlight on health
Customers exploited by payment protection insurance with loans
Blossoms improve occupational health services
Westfield comments on vision for a fitter Britain
Brits dig deeper to foot funeral fees
Aviva life and health roadshows to improve financial wellbeing
Cosmetic dentistry is now 'more comfortable for patients'
Breast cancer treatment 'being misused'
Catching illness early 'will help prostate cancer treatment'
Emotional difficulties 'must be tackled in paediatric care'
Teachers are 'using summer for cosmetic surgery'
Sexual health 'linked to cancer risk'
Asthma is 'a factor in paediatric care against H1N1'
Seizure drug could prevent sleep disorders
Hairdressers 'can help in care of the elderly'
'New advance revealed' in cosmetic dentistry technology
Consumers face 31% increase in funeral costs
Regular health screenings 'need to be more widely undertaken'
Major development in prostate cancer treatment, say researchers
Post Office extends annual multi-trip insurance policy to the over-65s
Barclays challenges legal restrictions on income protection sales
Kellogg’s switches to fully insured private medical insurance
Unum adds free assistance programme to income protection policies
Cash plan benefits ‘plane’ to see at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
'Changing meal times' could support obesity treatment
Molecular signature 'could predict successful cancer treatment'
A sharp rise in patients admitted to hospital with alcohol related conditions
Crowns 'can now be fitted with more efficiency and speed'
Brain scan 'is not a necessary part of health screening'
Underfunded NHS 'unable to offer effective obesity treatment'
Alcohol is responsible for a rise in the rate of oral cancers
Older people get a raw deal for travel insurance with high street banks
Scottish Provident pays 93% of critical illness claims
Cosmetic dentistry "has a lot of growth potential"
Obesity treatment 'is not working on children'
Aviva critical illness payouts top £140 million
Men's attitude to cosmetic surgery 'almost the same as women's'
Canadian researchers promise cancer treatment breakthrough
RSA adds cover for business travellers and personal accident
AEGON highlights need for business protection with new video
Brits risk forking out thousands in travel claims for the sake of £20
NBI bronchoscopy could improve early lung cancer detection
Moderate exercise 'could form part of effective obesity treatment'
New form of oesophageal cancer treatment 'just as effective'
Aviva introduces tele-interview underwriting option
Exposure to bullying 'can lead to sleeping disorders'
Mothers told weight loss surgery could improve obesity treatment
Aviva launches Child Health Solutions via Childsure
ASDA teams up with LV= to offer life cover for over-50s
Simplyhealth has arrived!
Make do & mend medics
Breastlight - enlightened breast awareness
Pregnancy Open Day at London's Portland Hospital
August 2009
'Race not an issue' in liver transplant process
New protein identified as 'activator' in cancer treatment research
'Early diagnosis' needed for effective ovarian cancer treatment
Teen sexual health 'affected by working too hard'
New approach to fight against obesity identified
LifeSearch praises insurers as exclusions spark premium cuts
Typhoid fever travel health advice announced
'Healthy cells' form the basis of new cancer treatment
'Intervention' succeeds in combating adolescent sexual health issue
Sexual health issue 'linked to obesity'
'Gold standard' solution to sleeping disorder revealed
Surgeons 'find success in cancer treatment training'
Aviva PMI customers can benefit from Back-Up service
Happy customer feedback for Westfield Health
PruHealth reports health initiatives gaining momentum with UK firms
UK cosmetic surgery provider acquires share in Spanish clinic
'Sweetened' drinks recommended in obesity treatment
'Improvement' in cancer treatment in 15-24 year-olds
Westfield gives homeless charity a boost
Most people choosing a care home find it a positive experience
Conservative MPs back private health insurance tax relief
Medicash to sponsor Zoe's Place annual fund raising walk
Obesity treatment connected to daylight
Bowel cancer treatment advances detailed in journal
Cosmetic surgery breakthrough with first UK eyelash transplant
Limited choice of contraception could harm health of women
Cancer treatment boosted by discovery of role of end sections of mRNA
New eyelash procedure could mean cosmetic surgery avoidable
Malaria discovery could lead to improved travel health
Urgent treatment could soon be available with leishmaniasis discovery
Diagnostic imaging for establishing bronchial asthma
Infertility treatment for Pcos could benefit from acupuncture
Chemotherapy cancer treatment could benefit from new study
Tesco Personal Finance creates 800 jobs in Glasgow
6000 runners for Bupa Great Yorkshire Run
Too few homeowners have income protection cover
Zurich improves critical illness cover
NHS dentist patient numbers fall
IVF success rate lowered by use of alternative infertility treatment
New insurance protects against pay cut
Royal London 360° unveils LifePlan
Recession leads to 28% increase in funeral plan sales
New cancer detection could identify early trace of disease
Simplyhealth drives to help the environment
Simplyhealth calls for employers to support Memory Walk
Sleep disorder linked to depression
Mastectomy treatment more likely in women diagnosed by MRI
HSA becomes Simplyhealth in September
Bupa Great Yorkshire Run to be biggest yet
Eye surgery boost for gene therapy patients
Epilepsy could cause cognitive problems in children
Cancer treatment effectiveness leads to drop in mortality rates
Obesity treatment can reverse short-term memory loss and lethargy
Bone marrow transplant rejection linked to platelet transfusions
Obesity treatment more successful with meal replacement diet
Electronic system could enhance pain relief for cancer treatment
Breakthrough in paediatric treatment of oxygen-deprived babies
Limb-saving cancer treatment not significantly better than amputation
Brain cancer treatment breakthrough with insight in role of Stat3 gene
Friends Provident accepts Resolution takeover offer
Standard Life sponsors British Basketball
Legal & General launches three new over 50s life insurance plans
Critical illness payouts rise above 88% as non-disclosure plummets
Cancer treatment-risk women opt for breast and ovary removal
Care of the elderly could be improved by guided model
Kids go free with new Virgin Money travel insurance
Cancer treatment using new drug-delivery system could be more effective
Need for cosmetic surgery to reverse ageing due to unstable protein
Need for psychiatric care for PTSD could depend on hormones
Cancer treatment boosted by insight into DNA repair process
Government moves to regulate practitioners of herbal/traditional medicine
New contract brings CarieScan PRO tooth decay detection system to market
Need for breast cancer treatment impacted by calorie intake
Psychiatric care of psychopaths aided by research
Dementia care boosted by brain activity analysis
Overeating boosts cancer risk, Britons warned
Sleep worries have 'biggest impact' on quality of life
European IFA trade body launches
5 wrong reasons for not buying life cover
Post Office advice to tourists with health conditions
July 2009
Cosmetic surgery could get rid of migraines
Eye surgery for cataracts due to role of gene
'Fringe' cosmetic surgery procedures rarer than first thought
Friends Provident enhances income protection products
Breast surgery report proves small is beautiful
'Suicide' gene offers hope of targeted ovarian cancer treatment
Effectiveness of brain cancer treatment established
AA Travel Insurance includes financial protection
Westfield Health British Transplant Games
Payment for egg and sperm donation could make IVF treatment more accessible
Cosmetic Surgery documentary features Hospital Group
Gene discovery could prove useful in cancer treatment
The Dangers of Ketosis – another warning
Sensible Brits shun unnecessary insurance but keep crucial cover
Cosmetic surgery abroad chosen to beat NHS queues
Spinal surgery aided by M&M dye
High pesticide levels could lead to cancer treatment
Older recipients of cancer treatment have poor health habits
Cancer treatment of advanced lung cancer could benefit from surgery
Chris Eubank opts for cosmetic dentistry
Health only skin deep as women put beauty benefits before wellbeing
American Express discount for annual travel insurance online
AIG will become Chartis
Report of Insurance Industry Working Group
Friends Provident ends talks with Resolution
MediCare International launches new up-market health insurance
Scottish Provident improves critical illness products
FSA stress tests life insurers
Vale Healthcare gain approval for procedures under general anaesthetic
Superbugs and target culture undermine confidence in NHS
Eye surgery could be avoided by omega-3 diet
Psychiatric care for depression sought by quarter of women in Spain
Cancer treatment boosted by identification of XIAP inhibitor
Cancer treatment investment boost for Dundee University
Psychiatric care could be assisted by blood pressure medication
Hinchingbrooke Hospital to be sold to private sector
Fairinvestment.co.uk welcomes new rules on payment protection insurance
InterGlobal launches International Student Plans
From Feast to Famine: Reforming the NHS for an age of austerity
Lung cancer treatment more likely for women who have ovary removed
Sexual health diagnostic procedure could lead to better treatment
Anti-epilepsy drug could affect cognitive function in foetus
Paediatric treatment of respiratory problems boosted by study
Tooth erosion should be managed to avoid dental implants
Cosmetic dentistry could be aided by aloe vera
Britons believe it will never happen to them
Independent over 50s do not want to burden families
Government plan for long term care insurance fatally flawed
Friends Provident proposes merger with Resolution
Bupa Foundation launches grant for pilot medical research
Aviva offers premium discount incentive for private medical insurance
Cosmetic surgery abroad offered in Lebanon
Cosmetic surgery patients getting younger
Cosmetic surgery patients can 'get the look' before surgery
Screening campaign can lead to early bladder cancer treatment
Private health insurance options could lead to billions saved in US
Eye surgery for cataracts could be avoided
Early cancer treatment of patients could prevent disease spreading
Paediatric treatment of babies with meningitis breakthrough
Lung cancer treatment staging system re-classified
Knee surgery may be more likely in obese patients
Dental services entrepreneur fills gap in market
Dental insurance price comparison site launches
Aviva response to government green paper on long term care
Comparison site Insurancewide could close
Care services reform fails to address long-term care funding gap
Will PMI policies cover NICE bypassed drugs?
Myth or miracle? A drug that will halve body fat in weeks
Tesco backs charity campaign with ATM donations
Poor support for proposal to use an insurance policy to fund future care
Government proposes long-term care insurance
Friendly societies pay most income protection claims
Patients with dry mouth increasingly visiting dentists
Success of infertility treatment may be impacted by good looks
Cancer treatment effectiveness affected by race
Knee surgery could benefit from new procedure
Prostate cancer treatment insight
Research offers epilepsy treatment boost
More details of the ABI proposals for critical illness definitions
Just Retirement may offer long-term care products
Compulsory mortgage insurance?
Adventure trips need proper travel insurance
Traffic light system for insurance and financial products
Aviva is offering £10,000 worth of free life cover for new parents
Better information for consumers on complaints handling
30 million Brits have no safety net in place
Insurers propose changes to critical illness definitions
Competition commission presses on with reform
Lords wants new agreement on genetic testing
Care for hair-pulling disorder could benefit from food supplement
Infertility treatment for endometriosis boosted by MRI
Alzheimer's could be enhanced by drinking coffee
Cancer treatment boosted by study to identify risk of brain tumour
Britons pay too much for dental implants
LV= further extends offer
Do not ditch travel insurance to save money
Insureplc launches under 50s annual travel policies
Consultant writes about new surgical treatments for shoulder injury
Paediatric treatment of autistic youngsters more effective in big groups
Young children in need of obesity treatment to avoid depression
Bupa International launches flexible new cover
Insurefor launches life service
Legal & General streamlines medical underwriting
Bright Grey named Employer of the Year
Cancer treatment boosted by procedure to track protein
Research into psychiatric disorders detects common genetic variant
Breast cancer treatment linked to metabolic syndrome
Sleep disorders in new mothers linked to depression
Infertility treatment success linked to genetic predictors
Screening of babies could indicate hip replacement in adulthood
Hip replacement complications reduced in diabetics
Knee surgery eliminated by new treatment for ankle injuries
Knee surgery treatments for posterior cruciate ligament explored
Online lung cancer treatment information better in US than Japan
Westfield Health lends a helping hand to expectant mums
3.6 million Brits are overweight enough for weight-loss surgery
June 2009
Regular sex key to improving fertility, expert advises
Dedicated cyclists likely to suffer from 'significant fertility problems'
Overweight celebrities 'normalising obesity'
Paediatric nurses for patients at home
Aviva launching new modular international product
Exeter launches lower cost version of Health Cover for Me
Pioneer Friendly launches Bills and Things
Infertility treatment could benefit from treatment for Pcos
Using vibrator 'positive indicator' of sexual health
IVF treatment abroad explained by research
2009 British Transplant Games
Breast surgery gives new meaning to the phrase nip and tuck
Research into cancer stem cells to benefit cancer treatment
Posh Spice chooses breast surgery
Physical violence in childhood increases chance of needing cancer treatment
Firms get gold awards for health and safety
Tennis player opts for breast surgery to improve game
Pancreatic cancer treatment impacted by link to obesity
Liverpool professionals get set for city’s own Idol race
Dental care report wants major changes to NHS dentistry
Breast cancer treatment innovation unveiled
Psychiatric care could benefit from empathy study
Cancer treatment boosted by tumour-suppressing gene found in flies
PJ Hayman raises travel insurance age limit
RIAS launches One Click, One Call underwriting for pre-existing conditions
Health insurance to ease strain on NHS
Dental experts fill gap in the market with hi-tech £750,000 centre
Scottish men opt for cosmetic surgery to remedy 'man boobs'
Eye surgery could be bypassed by discovery of supplement
InterGlobal builds international PMI presence in Africa
Cancer treatment boosted by insight into T-All
Sexual health neglected by teenagers in recent years
Care of the elderly could benefit from ageing test
Cancer treatment hopes boosted by cell water flow link
Bupa launches a cycle to work scheme
Obesity treatment not more likely for children living near fast food store
Cancer treatment boosted by discovery of apoptosis-causing compound
Breast cancer treatment boosted by gene discovery
Eye surgery alleviated by study into macular degeneration
Parents leaving children's financial future to chance
Men are smiles ahead on dental hygiene
Sun Life to buy UK business of Lincoln National
Funeral costs a financial worry for six million people
Insurefor launches its most comprehensive policy
Over 90,000 InterGlobal members now protected by red24
A one time fee for long term care?
Cancer treatment boosted by two-in-one drug
General & Medical relaunch PMI for personal and business use
Westfield increases reimbursement on popular benefits
Income protection providers not treating customers fairly
Businesses increase spend on health cash plans
General & Medical launch International cover for personal and business use
Sleep disorder research looks at contributory factors
Cancer treatment hope with genetic mutation breakthrough
Sleep disorder during pregnancy may lead to gestational diabetes
Bright Grey improves income protection offering
Sleep disorders in women improve with marriage
Ramsay Health Care wins prestigious private hospitals award
Sleep disorders could impair problem-solving skills
Lack of female cancer clinical trial participants
Cancer treatment for colorectal cancer among under-50s on the rise
Brits could be waiting too long to do something about their health and fitness
Expatriate Healthcare launches new insurance products
William Russell launches enhanced life insurance plan for expatriates
Medicash salsa night to support Cancer Foundation
Expert calls for overhaul of 'outdated' Alzheimer's care
1 in 4 nursing home residents carrying MRSA
Weekly curry could prevent Alzheimer's
Diabetes drug could boost cancer vaccine potency
Sexual infections on the rise among children, stats show
Scientists unveil advanced skin cancer breakthrough
Blood pressure treatment 'could reverse liver disease damage'
Cervical cancer vaccines could benefit older women
Scientists reveal genetic link to testicular cancer risk
Regular PPI as expensive as single premium
Recession ruining the nation's teeth
New PMI cover from Standard Life Healthcare
New life covers for armed services
Tesco reveals dental map of Britain
LV= amends critical illness policies
May 2009
Vaccine offers cervical cancer treatment hope
Findings could result in development of new cancer treatments
Scotland trials French-style way of tackling obesity
Bruising treatment could benefit those undergoing cosmetic surgery
Anticonvulsant compound could become effective epilepsy treatment
New drug offers help for brain cancer treatment
Medicash to sponsor Professional Liverpool Idol
EU reforms to make insurance safer
PLoS Medicine editors say it is time to 'promote better sexual health'
Discovery could lead to new erectile dysfunction treatments
Abraxana is capable of halting progression of metastatic breast cancer
MediCare management in buy-out from Axa
Gay men 'should get regular HIV testing'
Age at menopause could provide infertility treatment answers
Scottish Widows critical illness claims figures
Cancer treatment clue with discovery of role of vitamin D
Obesity treatment needs new approach, says expert
Need for psychiatric care impacted by childhood abuse
Borrowers at risk from distorted image of payment protection insurance
Prostate cancer treatment boosted by identification of role of protein
Cataract eye surgery complications linked to drug for urinary infections
CBT offers hope for sufferers of sleep disorders
Psychiatric care of heart disease patients benefits from breakthrough
Epilepsy treatment could benefit from insight into brain activity
The future of self-pay and insurance demand
Obesity treatment impacted by sleep
Sleep disorders can be improved by taking sleeping drug
Cancer treatment aided by gene discovery
BGL offers new Personal Accident product
Norwich Union Healthcare launching new international PMI product
Insurers wrongly decline just 0.16% of life and critical illness cases
‘High Wire’ Britain is in want of a safety net
Cosmetic surgery and travel insurance do not mix
Breast cancer treatment aided by alternative techniques
Cancer treatment breakthrough for prostate cancer
Life insurance premium back if you live
Older women opting for cosmetic surgery
History of mood drinking can inform psychiatric care
Alzheimer's research boosts elderly care with potential treatment for IBM
APS issues lower back pain management guidelines
Implant could assist cancer treatment
Cancer treatment aided by discovery of anti-viral drug
Sugar mummy surgery booms as women turn back the clock
Moobs, Simon Cowells and Mandles driving male cosmetic surgery boom
Travel insurance customers urged to prioritise medical cover
Consumers not disclosing medical conditions to travel insurers
Medical insurance is not just for the well-off
Groupama Healthcare will suspend cover for a year
Cancer treatment aided by insight into abnormal cervical cell history
Residential care home patients thrive in holistic environment
Dental implants cause little bone loss, claims study
Study supports use of dental implants to replace missing teeth
Research discovery could develop breast cancer treatments
Acupuncture can 'ease' chronic back pain
Campaign highlights importance of psychiatric treatment during recession
Vitamin D helps reduce diabetes risk
Obesity treatment could be avoided with more nutrition information
Pre-surgery trips for those considering cosmetic surgery abroad
Need for eye surgery in patients of genetic disorders
Cancer treatment improving survival but infection a concern for youngsters
Development in understanding of Angelman syndrome
Sainsbury’s launches over 50s life cover plan
New website makes buying with advice quick and easy
New medical travel policy from AllClear
Qatar health cover proposal
Cross border insurance needed
New solution to getting in and out of a vehicle
World first Arrhythmia procedure at London Bridge Hospital
Narcolepsy treatments promised by new breakthrough
Obesity treatment could be aided by vibration machine
Liver treatment advance reveals effect of reperfusion
Probiotics in pregnancy could spell end to need for obesity treatment
Breast cancer treatment breakthrough with gene discovery
Male contraception on the cards
Cementless hip replacement durable for 20 years
More bad news for low carb diets
Standard Life to launch low cost menu plan
Jersey Tourism launch new travel insurance policy
Farewell BCWA, welcome Simplyhealth
NatWest not delivering on MoneySense promise
First private hospital in the UK to offer Robotic Catheter System
Tighten your belt with the Hollywood no-knife mini tummy tuck
Mesotherapy – effective homeopathic cellulite busting remedy
Hands up to those who drive convertibles
MS patients to benefit from cancer treatment
Travel health advice on swine flu
Report identifies link between ADHD and sleep disorders
Self-examination could minimise need for breast cancer treatment
'Pillow face' cosmetic surgery sweeping celebrities
Unum increases maximum benefits on income protection
The Hartford withdraws from UK life market
Which? blasts banks for challenging payment protection insurance ban
LV= free critical illness offer for new income protection customers extended
Tesco Health Insurance launches three new levels of cover
Demand for health cash plans increase
PruProtect launches life cover for people living with HIV
PruProtect launches new income protection products
April 2009
Sarah Jessica Parker to have twins via surrogacy
Lung cancer treatment in Europe ahead of UK
Calls for airlines to offer a full refund to passengers flying to Mexico
Like mother like daughter
Discovery of tumour-repressing gene to aid cancer treatment
Prince reveals epilepsy condition
Ulrika bares all
Gene alteration offers breast cancer treatment advance
Coleen Nolan needs no impotence treatment
Advice on travel insurance and swine flu
Safety for skiers and snowboarders in the USA
Head and neck cancer treatment being developed
Short-term income protection policy launched by Pioneer
Tesco replaces Direct Line with Friends Provident
Ireland proposes universal health care plan
Your travel insurance to Mexico may be invalid
Sporting ambassadors promote health and insurance
FSA implements changes to simplify Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Travel insurance - overnight price hike when you turn 66
Bupa response to ABI figures
Lung cancer treatment boosted by new conference
Cancer treatment heralds step towards immunotherapy
Travel insurance and swine flu
Grape extract could help prevent heart failure
Fat tissue promises new multiple sclerosis treatment
Antibody treatment targets cancer cells
Dolly Parton explains reasons for cosmetic surgery
Online support drives britons to improve their health
Sweeping away obstacles to cross-border healthcare
Bright Grey cuts Critical Illness non-disclosure to 1.8%
AIG plans to launch new private medical insurance products
Obesity treatment diet pill cautiously welcomed
More people covered by private health insurance
Saga extends motor insurance with Accident Healthcare cover
Foresters Friendly launches sickness policy
Impotence of the mind and body
Cosmetic surgery for the stars
Nolan sister reveals termination of pregnancy secret
Cosmetic surgery offers hope for breast cancer sufferers
Brits at risk from unhealthy lifestyles
Brides aim for perfection with breast surgery
Prostate cancer treatment breakthrough
PruHealth launches new private medical insurance product
Male impotence drugs 'could help women'
Scientists move closer to finding more effective jet lag treatment
FSA warns that sales process of critical illness needs to be improved
Scientists discover potential new way to diagnose sleep disorders
SurgiCare launches new cosmetic treatment
Herbal supplements may harm cosmetic surgery patients
Post Office raises the cost of PPI while cutting cover
Heath Lambert teams up with the British Polio Fellowship
People with medical conditions put their travel insurance in jeopardy
MRL insurance launches SuperCover travel insurance
Income protection prices up and cover reduced
Older generation anxious and confused by medical provision
Cutting egde dental implants performed in 3 days in Prague
Emergency private dental treatment in the Czech Republic
Brown fat 'could control' obesity and diabetes
New test 'to decipher causes of back pain'
AEGON Scottish Equitable pays 93% of income protection claims
Bridging the emergency dental treatment gap
Gwent Hospitals Contributory Fund looks to grow membership
Women rush to get cosmetic surgery before beach season
Glasgow cosmetic dentist creates in-house dental lab
Private hospital sees rise in 60s and 70s surgery
National Deposit rebrands as National Friendly
Study sheds light on melanoma skin cancer genetics
Half a million people cut back on life insurance
First cord blood stem cell units arrive at pioneering London laboratory
InsureandGo reveals cost of top skiing insurance claims
LV= extends offer to remove 60 day exclusion on unemployment cover
One in three expats in Middle East poised to return home
Westfield helps to bring safety to Sheffield
Income Protection Solutions goes automated
Weight to Go launches a new Wheat Free diet box
Lib Dems attack lack of NHS dentistry
Sports drink consumption may cause tooth erosion
Teddies Nurseries honoured with Bupa Shine awards
1 in 3 still struggling to find an NHS dentist
Bupa improves critical illness cover
Unum launches Teachers Income Replacement Plan
Yoga instructor praises London Day Surgery Centre
Private clinic identifies mystery symptoms
Over-45s ignore sexual health risks
Figures show rise in teen abortions in Wales
Faulty gene could provide key to male oral contraception
Laser eye clinics deny poor advice claims
Insurers re-writing rules to secure profits says Burgess
Obesity surgery up at BMI Healthcare hospitals
Private healthcare company warns of ageing workforce
Private physio patients to get better value for money
One in four travel companies not compliant with FSA rules
Travel insurance can be invalid in 'Don't Go' countries
Axa abandons non-contestability life product
AXA says consumers unprepared for future
Bright Grey enhances business protection menu
Many Brits will consider going over to Europe for healthcare
Pioneer bins 'wet signature' across Income Protection range
March 2009
Exeter pulls out of international business
Free critical illness cover for new income protection customers
18 weeks still too long to wait for treatment say eight out of ten Britons
AXA PPP healthcare comment on top up guidance
Staying in education longer could protect against dementia
Cancer treatment boost by faulty gene discovery
Mumbai surgeon distinguishes himself in post operative care
Orthopaedic surgeon warns of hip replacement dangers
Hot tea could cause cancer says study
Co-payments get the green light in Scotland
Norwich Union critical illness statistics for 2008
Scottish Provident paid £114 million in critical illness claims in 2008
Aegon pays 91 per cent of critical illness claims
Axa withdraws its accident, sickness and unemployment option
Circumcision reduces risk of some STIs
Ehic card provides treatment abroad in Europe
More women going for private cervical screens
Cosmetic surgery technology 'advancing at speed of light'
Rise in male Botox at Harley Medical Group
Gene may provide target for anti-ageing therapy
Exercise monitor to improve hip replacement surgery
Online service offers emergency contraception
Micro-surgery eases post breast surgery swelling
Bupa offers increased critical illness capacity
Partnership introduces money-back guarantee on care fees payment plans
Jade's legacy gives boost to cancer treatment
Private Clinic provides peaceful slumber for long-suffering wife
Vaser Lipo produces 'excellent' skin tightening results
Black girls 50% more likely to be bulimic
Bupa care homes 'keep getting better'
High Street lenders preying on workers’ fear
Farewell BCWA, welcome Simplyhealth
Holloway Friendly publishes income protection claims figures
New Personal Income Protection Plan from Holloway Friendly
Travel Insurance required for visits to the Channel Islands
Bright Grey launches a new low cost protection product
Economic woe causing stress and anxiety
Hormone holds promise as infertility treatment
New cosmetic treatment may reduce forehead wrinkles
'Dramatic' rise in over-50s cosmetic dentistry
Large earrings fuel demand for earlobe cosmetic surgery
Patients home sooner with new approach to hip replacement
More men seeking breast reductions
Malaria – what you need to know before travelling
Groupama Healthcare urges health insurers to focus on service to small businesses
Health-on-Line studies infection rates in NHS hospitals
Critical illness, income protection claims performance from LV=
Progress from Royal Liver withdraws unemployment cover
UK elderly parents receive £39 billion in unpaid care a year
Norwich Union Healthcare welcomes increase in counselling services
Customer satisfaction up at Bupa Care Homes
Flagship Surgicare clinic opens in London
Guidance to reduce risks for hip replacement patients
Non-surgical cosmetic treatment removes need for lip gloss
Botox may alleviate depression
3D scanning improves comfort of braces
Expert comments on rise in teen pregnancies
Legal & General reduces declined critical illness claims
No Smoking Day could help lighten insurance premiums
Bupa releases summary of critical illness claims
AIG launches HealthChoice
New Zealand and Australia have the lowest cost of living
More Scots having breast enlargement surgery
Cosmetic dentistry on the rise
NHS structure pushing people into private dentistry
Expatriate Healthcare cover for Spain, Cyprus, Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra
Wellington Hospital ‘top ranked ICU’
Insurers need to assess age risks fairly
Saga pulls plug on comparison website
CIGNA launches new business dental plan
Priory Group issues recession depression alert
Green tea could ward off dental problems
Injectable contraception may cause weight gain
Obesity surgery may resolve type-2 diabetes
Drug may aid smoking and alcohol addiction
Being overweight increases risk of joint replacement
Good idea on Long Term Care insurance from the USA
Active over 50s cite keeping fit as key motivation to stop smoking
Quit smoking and save a packet on life and critical illness cover
Swap ash for cash on No Smoking Day
Double premiums if Equality Bill proceeds are just scare stories
AIG restructure
Uninsured skiers face mountainous medical bills through weak pound
World leader in hair transplants opens London centre
Blossoms Healthcare launches new health assessments
Air hostesses keen to have cosmetic surgery
IVF patients to name any adult as child's parent
Patients having joint replacements at a younger age
Expert recommends surgery for obese children with diabetes
Growing numbers seek private obesity surgery
Artificial disc replacement 'as good as spinal fusion'
AIG rescued again
Age campaigners dismisses insurers age concerns as nonsense
Bupa launches dementia awareness campaign
Health-on-Line comments on the increased demand for cancer screening
Bupa International supports medical charities in Somalia
February 2009
William Russell offers free global travel insurance
Private clinics offer Macrolane for buttocks
Brits more interested in white smile than dental health
Modern lifestyle affects tooth decay
Men having eating disorders too, says Priory Group
Strictly star recommends Spire Healthcare
NHS trust turns to private hospital to clear backlog
Award for cosmetic surgery association Baaps
Figures show rise in teen pregnancies
Patients urged to check cosmetic surgeons' credentials
Knee replacement suitable for over-80s
More obesity surgery taking place in England
Screening cuts cervical cancer rates
Regular drinking increases cancer risk in women
Tesco offers free travel cover for the kids
First UK gastric band operation through the belly button
New £1 million Angiography Suite at The Wellington Diagnostic and Imaging Unit
The Wellington Gastroenterology Unit offers Capsule Endoscopy
Wellington Liver Unit gets the latest Fibroscan
FSA wants all firms to stop selling single premium PPI
Friends Provident paid out £36m in critical illness claims during 2008
Weight to Go launches new meat free diet box
Health insurers will need to consider allowing overseas treatment
Laser dentistry 'ideal for nervous patients'
Charity slams NHS eating disorder care
Young people are ignoring life insurance
AXA PPP healthcare helps Child Accident Prevention Trust
Healthy lifestyle may prevent stroke
Botox helps to prevent teeth grinding
Businessmen relying on nip and tuck
Lung cancer rates to fall by a fifth
Mentally ill receive little sexual health advice
Breast screening may lead to unnecessary cancer treatment
Workers' exposure to PFCs 'should be regulated' to protect fertility
Schools can help fight obesity
Groupama expects price rises for small business health insurance
Free health checks for Skandia protection clients
Customers compare prices of international health insurance
Norwich Union Healthcare joins forces with Fitness First and Livingwell
Women seek post-Valentines love handle treatment
Patients urged to use reputable cosmetic surgeons
NHS to ration caesarean births
Dental advisor warns against DIY dentistry
Health cash insurer Medicash has become carbon neutral
Travel insurance crucial for trips to US
AXA increases age limit on life policies to 85
People fail to recognise link between diet and cancer
Standard Life Healthcare to enter expatriate healthcare market
19 million adults worried sick says CS Healthcare
Link between fall in breast cancer rates and less HRT use
GPs may get bonuses for promoting contraception in teens
Second-hand smoke linked to dementia
Protein may provide key to new non-surgical treatment
Eight per cent of people have tried DIY dentistry
Axa to reduce critical illness premiums
Financial crisis prompts more calls on long-term care advice
Be careful on the ski slopes
PHC launches Company Dental Plan
Dementia unit opened at Bupa care home
Women urged to choose contraception with care
Many critical illness policies do not cover repeat heart attacks
'No drop' in demand for infertility treatment
Obesity treatment may reduce pregnancy risks
Care homes have a 'vital part' to play
No link between fertility drugs and ovarian cancer
Environment more important than genes in facial ageing
Healthy teeth 'a wise investment'
Westfield Health charity donation kick starts Master Cutler’s Challenge
Insurers band together to fund income protection campaign
LV= gives free critical illness cover to new income protection customers
Direct Line no longer for sale
Bupa Care Services welcomes dementia strategy
General Healthcare Group acquires City Medical
The Portland Hospital's Acute Neurological Rehabilitation Unit for Children
Growth hormones may benefit obesity surgery patients
Three new kidney cancer treatments still not available on NHS
Older men turning to cosmetic surgery
Impotence linked to higher risk of heart disease
Harley Medical Group sees rise in body balancing surgery
Exercise 'critical' to knee replacement recovery
Obama inauguration shows benefits of pre-party Botox
A third of men would consider breast reduction
Consumers avoid paying regular bills to fund botox
More people want income protection cover
Paymentshield increases price of mortgage payment protection insurance
Think twice before cancelling that insurance policy
Tesco £50 gift card for new life and critical illness customers
Unemployment insurance becomes more expensive and harder to get
Ban of single premium good for PPI industry
AXA PPP healthcare responds on top up guidance
Moneysupermarket comments on Competition Commission report into PPI
Competition Commission bans point-of-sale and single premium PPI
Friends Provident improves critical illness product
January 2009
Travellers health at risk from out of date European Health Insurance Cards
PruHealth rebrand incorporates Prudence
Royal Liver improves income protection
Don’t pay with your health
Brits talk the talk when it comes to 2009 health promises
Ski insurance, can you afford to go without it?
Travel insurance specialist launches redundancy cover
Skandia improves critical illness cover and cuts prices
Pioneer extends age limit on Pure Income Protection
Edinburgh clinic to open in Scotland
Increased private medical insurance sales for Health-on-Line
AXA revives the Sun Life brand
Zurich reveals increase in critical illness claims paid out
AIG ends Manchester United sponsorship deal
Insurancewide responds to banks decision to stop selling single premium PPI
Loan insurance development is great news for consumers
Finding and financing long-term care in hard times
Major banks to stop selling single premium PPI
Bupa helps consumers keep healthy with free online healthcheck
Westfield presents local community with life-saving equipment
Brits warned insurance will not cover ESTA repatriation
Condom use in teenagers
Travellers to the US must be aware of new system
Tighter control on travel agents selling travel insurance
Bupa’s letter to The Times
LV= special offer for customers switching existing unemployment cover
Bupa reduces critical illness prices
Westfield makes a grand donation to Neurocare
Don't 'ski' into trouble this winter
Post Office offers fuel voucher with Over-50s Life Cover
Airline failure cover now standard from Saga Insurance
Sexual health tests for festive period
HSF urges customers to use GP advice Line
William Russell launches 2009 Global Health Elite plans
It's what's on the inside that counts
Medical care costs more than people realise
Death rates after obesity surgery are low
Government launches anti-obesity movement
Obesity may increase ovarian cancer risk
Obesity treatment drugs may work
Blood vessel control may fight obesity
Calorie info on menus could fight obesity
Millions spent on hospital equipment for obese patients
Scotland plans to regulate private ambulances
Angelina Jolie's lips inspire cosmetic surgery
Cheap injectable filler warnings
Acupuncture may reduce wrinkles
Record numbers seek cosmetic surgery
Birkdale Clinic sees rise in cosmetic surgery demand
Businesses offer 'botox leave' to employees
Tummy tuck is most popular cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic procedures with low recovery times
Cosmetic surgery for men
New cosmetic treatment may cure cellulite
Non-surgical facelifts
Cyberknife - Revolutionary cancer treatment machine
Skin cancer warning to skiers
Scientists find way to measure new cancer drug success
Private dentistry in Wales set for tighter regulation
Denplan stresses importance of tooth fairy
Get the perfect smile at Perfect Smile
Inspektor TC improves dental health
'Embarrassed' Brits could benefit from Invisalign
Reasons for hip replacement failure
Oral contraception available in English schools
Repeat prescription for oral contraception
IVF treatment for younger women
Sperm donors needed in the UK
Water pollution linked to male infertility
Sperm test could improve success of infertility treatment
Dementia care homes are different
People with dementia 'abused' by family members
December 2008
Huge increase in winter sport travel insurance claims
Westfield Health’s donation boosts charity’s campaign
Scottish Widows supports British Heart Foundation
Travel agencies will have to stop selling travel insurance in January
Treatment effective for breast cancer patients with implants
Government moves to reduce smoking in children
Majority of cancer patients receive no dietary advice
Quids off kids' health cover
Egg fine underlines case for banning point-of-sale PPI
Take to the slopes with plenty of cover
HSBC Insurance warns against cutbacks
Change in pension age will affect insurance policies
Response from engage Mutual on annual healthcare report
Brits overwhelmed by complexity of private medical insurance
Survival stable for common cancers in England
Egg fined £721,000 and will compensate PPI customers
PruHealth Vitality Index reveals Britain's health perception gap
Postcode lottery of long term care home fees
Ski Club of Great Britain warns skiers about risks of skiing without insurance
Mortgage holiday scheme does not replace insurance
Threat of piracy could push up cruise travel insurance prices
Expect more top-up PMI in 2009
HealthFund gets cash injection
Health-on-Line considers the decline in NHS dentists
Critical illness cover and payment protection crucial
Westfield has record year
Be practical and protect your income now
5 top consumer tips on unemployment cover
Westfield reaches scanning benefit milestone
ProtectingMyIncome.co.uk website goes live
Cosmetic dentists could fix headaches
Nationwide launches new travel insurance products with LV=
FSA asks mortgage firms to review arrears and repossessions practice
Government takes majority stake in RBS
UK residents are living longer in good health
Aviva's big name charm offensive
One in two concerned about unemployment
Nearly half of UK adults have no protection policies
Expatriates warned to keep up health insurance payments
Surge in demand for loan payment protection insurance
AXA reduces prices
RIAS launches funeral plan
Direct Travel removes cover for Cuba
Cheaper premiums causing customers to change from current PMI provider
Napes discovery could lead to new obesity treatment
Obesity surgery may resolve liver disease
'Sophisticated approach' needed to tackle obesity
Lifestyle changes 'important' for weight loss
Male breast reductions on the rise
Men and women spending £1,000s on hair transplants
Free supplies of morning-after pill over Christmas
Britons vote sex as their top free activity
Government to press ahead with pharmacy Pill plan
Thousands of patients choose private treatment on NHS
Christmas a 'difficult time' for addiction sufferers
Secondhand smoke may reduce women's fertility
November 2008
Insurance needed to pay for old age care
I am over 50, get me out of here
ABTA tells travel agents to act now on insurance
Stay safe on the slopes with free winter sports cover
Gap year travel – you’re covered – what could go wrong?
Mandatory medical insurance in Saudi Arabia
Launch of new style healthcare fund
HSA Dental Plan raises prices for 2009
Unum increases limit for small business cover
Competition Commission decision is a victory for consumers
Paymentcare supports PPI point-of-sale ban
Westfield’s winning partnership with the transplant
moneysupermarket.com on Competition Commission's PPI findings
Consumer confusion about new Welfare Reform Act
Women stress more than men about finances and health
BCWA says Britons need educating on benefits of PMI
Post Office comments on Competition Commission's report on PPI
PruProtect enhances product offering
Members believe PMI providers should help them improve their health
Exeter launches Health Cover for Me
Three out of four would struggle financially after a year out of work
Travel firms fail to apply for FSA authorisation
Competition Commission proposes banning point of sale PPI
Medical Care Direct launches healthcare scheme
Average UK funeral costs up again
Millions of people wrongly relying solely on their EHIC card
Norwich Union drives down non-disclosure rate
Life assurance business for sale
Leading insurers are being increasingly picky
WPA expects others to offer top-up policies
24% putting themselves at financial risk
Co-op to offer Medicash plans in stores
Bupa eyes NHS top-up market
Response of health insurance providers to cancer drug top-ups
Have the foresight to get your eyes tested
Scottish ministers consider top-up drugs move
Norwich Union welcomes decision on top-ups
MPPI providers will get picky, warns adviser
Key reasons for taking out private health insurance
Britain's expat army
Aegon improves business protection cover
Insurancewide breaks new ground with re-launch
Tooth whitening is a safe cosmetic dentistry procedure says expert
Cosmetic dentist offering laser dentistry
Credit crunch fuels more natural tooth whitening
UltraSmile dentists
Cosmetic dentist launches free dental imaging software
Fewer people seeing NHS dentists
Kerry Katona This Morning: Alcoholic? Not me!
Liver cancer sufferer tells of staff support
Brits pay heed to cancer prevention report
New dental implantology centre is launched in Southampton
Bupa response to NHS top-up policy
Leeds private hospital offers new liposuction treatment
AXA comments on the Department of Health decision on top-ups
AXA PPP healthcare considers insurance to fund NHS top-ups
NHS ban on top-ups is removed
Insurefor.com offers advice service for travellers
Death never takes a vacation
NHS money could be better spent
ABTA urges members to act on travel insurance
Contraceptive pill 'not proven to cause weight gain'
Scotland experts back alternatives to contraceptive pill
Contraceptive jabs 'not compulsory' for teens, says government
Modern women neglect daily contraception
Breast cancer risk lower among women who suffer migraines, says study
5mg folic acid during conception comes into question
Vigorous exercise may cut breast cancer risk
Side effects of cancer drug indicate likelihood of recurrence
Genetic link to leukaemia
Dental implants 'provide new lease of life'
Fear of obesity causing eating disorders
Exercise after obesity surgery improves weight loss
Non-invasive device may provide new obesity treatment
Gay men are queuing up to have cosmetic surgery, says study
Warwick Capper's cosmetic surgery procedure
Forget face-lifts, inject your own fat instead, says New Cosmetic Surgery expert
Malnutrition warning for body contouring patients
Harley Medical Group reports rise in 'silver surgery'
Group reports post-obesity cosmetic surgery boom
Women fill their stockings with injectable fillers
SurgiCare reveals north-south cosmetic surgery trends
Men want wives to have cosmetic surgery
Dr Newman's Clinic, Harley Street
Macrolane boosts breasts for festive season
Harley Medical Group reports rise in City surgery
New technique could help fight flab
Seve Ballesteros Brain Tumour
Patrick Swayze cancer treatment
Screening technique may improve infertility treatment
Report calls for increase in sperm donor numbers
Spire hospital offering new heart treatment in Yorkshire
Rising STI rate among older people linked to low condom use
New sexual health screening service at 132 Harley Street
The Wellington Brain Surgery Team in action
The Wellington neuro-rehabilitation unit case study
The Wellington Cardiac Services Unit wins top awards
Diana Vickers laryngitis shock
Sea worm glue could aid knee surgery
HealthCity in Manchester
Carpal Tunnel Clinic in London
October 2008
Don't slide down the slope without insurance
UK workers pay the price for wrong protection
uSwitch.com launches travel insurance price comparison channel
UK and Isle of Man end reciprocal travel health agreement
Expacare launches Corporate Advantage Plan
Aegon secures £2.4bn from Dutch Government
New cruise insurance from BestCruiseDeal.co.uk
Fortis teams up with Click to launch new product
Norwich Union withdraws some unemployment only policies
NHS patients will be allowed to pay for private top up care
Wintersports and supplier failure cover
Don't forget your travel insurance
Healthcare is a top priority in tough times
Bupa International first choice for ocean race crew
Too few ask for advice on funding care
Non-surgical procedure could replace breast implants
Second medical tourism insurance plan launches
Study compares effectiveness of laser hair removal systems
LEDs may reduce appearance of skin wrinkles
Harley Medical Group reports on cosmetic surgery couples
Free expatriate travel insurance with individual Globalhealth Elite
Healthcare for moving to Spain
SurgiCare reports record-breaking breast implant figures
Study backs cancer top-up scheme
Living in New Zealand
The seeping costs of the NHS and the need for Health Cash Plans
Britons urged to check travel insurance
Comment on unemployment figures and income protection
More women should have life insurance
Alzheimer's charities on the run with Bupa
People cancelling policies in panic
Beware of rip-off redundancy insurance
Bupa ensures streamlined application process
Recession is biting abroad as well, say expats
Expatriates living longer
Compulsory health insurance delayed in Bahrain
Bahrain compulsory health insurance problems
Compass in calls for industry-wide Hep C guidelines
Cosmetic surgeons welcome new Fraxel laser equipment
Botox 'reverses ageing process'
SurgiCare launches chest rejuvenation treatment
Teenagers turning to botox
Apigenin found to improve cancer treatment efficacy
Harley Medical Group reports 'wrinklerexia' cases
Obesity linked to rise in cosmetic surgery
Genetic test identifies baldness risk
Consumers must turn to PPI for financial bail out
Pioneer improves Professional Income Protection
Progress from Royal Liver adds nine new critical illnesses
Cancer victims are discriminated against
Bupa extends Great Run series sponsorship until 2013
Older people forced to sell their homes to pay for care
New services added to comparethemarket.com
UK banks' £37bn bailout unveiled - business as normal for insurers
Annual travel insurance increases in popularity
RBS insurance sale still on
2.1 million Britons planning to work overseas in next 12 months
Consumer scramble for protection means change needed now
Ski cover remains crucial
Fat cat warning on remuneration
Sheffield cancer patients receive boost from Westfield
Foresters look for younger members
Ride the Mexican wave of banking job losses with PPI
Women's employment growth not matched by financial protection
AXA will publish claims statistics
More people worried about rising cost of healthcare
Makeover for Manchester school courtesy of Bupa
Business as usual for Fortis UK
Burgesses welcome crackdown on single premium PPI
Alliance & Leicester to pay £7 million fine for PPI failings
Soaring costs of cancer care
FSA hitting companies where it hurts, says Which?
Government rescues RBS
Independents, not motor dealers, best source for PPI
Electronic health insurance applications in Dubai
Bahrain set to enforce laws on compulsory insurance
Up to 500,000 prepare to move abroad this year
Expert group to consider use of drugs not approved by NICE
Britons risking their health in economic slowdown
Mortgage protection insurance warning
Patients may need to do less sport after joint replacement
British teeth yet to catch up with Americans
Over a third of Brits 'embarrassed' by their teeth
Mouth rinses stop bad breath but may stain teeth
Orthodontists and dentists join together
Expert warns against DIY tooth whitening
Cosmetic dentistry clinic to offer free oral cancer screening
Private dentist offers new treatment for denture wearers
Brits adopt subtle dental treatments
NHS dentists 'failing elderly people'
Why few dentists offer dental implants
Chelsy Davy has wisdom teeth extraction
Experts perform obesity surgery through vagina
Genes influence effectiveness of obesity treatment
Obesity surgery patients 'need vitamins'
Weight loss may reduce need for hip replacement surgery
Obese people may not get sufficient 'reward' from eating
SurgiCare praises gastric balloon for weight loss
Dermal fillers 'are still medical procedures'
Patients forced to work overtime to fund cosmetic surgery
Newcastle is 'top of the cosmetic surgery ops'
More natural-looking breasts at Harley Medical Group
Scientists unveil new cosmetic breast surgery
Spire Healthcare doctor has Olympic athletes back on their feet
Bupa Cromwell Hospital innovation for cleaner surgery
Spire Healthcare completes rebranding of Classic Hospitals
Bupa supports specialist dementia services
Women wary of long-term contraception
Majority of women 'concerned' by contraception
Pill 'most popular form of contraception'
GPs top for contraception advice
IVF success on the rise
Credit crunch set to fuel infertility treatment demand
New research may predict menopause within a year
Manchester Fertility Services introduces fertility MOT
Demand set to increase for pioneering hip joint
City workers seeking help for depression
Eye surgery technique could improve recovery times
Eastender Wendy Richard has cancer
Terry Pratchett Alzheimer's latest update
Ramsay Healthcare 'performing well' in UK
Scientists make sleep disorder discovery
Gas found to help with blood pressure regulation
Health insurance is a necessity during financial difficulties
September 2008
FSA plans to increase PPI intervention
L&G launches guaranteed acceptance over 50s plan
Questor launches LifeStyle-Excess Insurance
Are you covered against redundancy?
Fortis rescue
The Online Travel Group goes bust
Virgin Group puts on hold NHS primary care entry
One in four of us will need long-term care
PPI successful claim rate a miserable 11%
AIG to sell at least 15 businesses
Why hepatitis C sufferers need a fair deal
FSA publish new rules for travel insurance
Fortis rescued by governments
Financial crisis stopping workers acting on health issues
Disabled travellers told to check travel insurance
Which? calls on FSA to impose sweeping PPI reforms
Insurers need to do more for people renting and in shared ownership
Dental costs – Brits travel abroad for treatment
Don’t be caught short when it comes to insurance
Prevention is the best medicine
Travellers want answers
IPP launches first online holiday financial protection site
WPA supports Financial Ombudsman plan to name and shame offenders
Financial Ombudsman to name and shame offenders
Westfield makes a PACT with charity
Engage launches over 50s Life Cover Plan with added care
BBC investigation shows cancer drug postcode lottery
The most important times to think about health insurance
More use equity release to fund long term care
Demand soars for unemployment insurance
Children get fruity with Bupa
Britons urged to double-check ski insurance
comparethemarket.com advises holidaymakers to be prepared
What does your travel policy cover?
14.5 million Britons travelling without insurance
Sickness presence sweeps Britain
New health cover policy for visitors to Dubai
Equity release must be last resort
Private healthcare for kids is now more affordable than ever
Lloyds TSB buys HBOS
Tesco launching children's health cover
Consumers must take responsibility for their own financial health
FSA statement re HBOS
ASDA comments on Which? payment protection insurance research
US Government buys AIG
LV= announces improvements to prices
Could you get by without income protection?
Changes to ISMI need to be taken with a pinch of salt
Income protection can lessen financial hardship
LifeSearch comments on YouGov's recent Protection research
AEGON sponsors UK tennis
Check your travel policy for terrorism cover
Travel insurance no longer discriminates against older singles
Six in ten can't fund healthcare costs
MRL Insurance for medically challenged travellers
One in three travel insurance claims due to winter sports
BMA supports EU moves
XL collapse: passengers unlikely to be covered by insurance
Expatriates considering new countries
Pregnant women unsure about travel insurance
Health-on-Line calls for transparency from the NHS
Ski enthusiasts should get annual cover
Nearly half claim on travel insurance
Holidaymaker forks out £77,000 in medical treatment
Saga comments on the launch of FirstStop Care Advice
William Russell adds moratorium underwriting to health cover
Private Medical Insurance a diamond in today's rough climate
Survey published as new FirstStop advice service is launched
Two thirds over-estimate cost of life cover
Credit Card Payment Protection Insurance is a house of cards
Changes to mortgage interest support not the end for income protection
Health-on-Line calls for clarity from NICE
Manchester City in new insurance deal with HealthSure
Economy hits the nation's long-term health
Evidence that education lifts demand for protection products
Bupa reduces life and critical illness rates
Bupa Arabia gets medical insurance licence
Customers fudge details in fear of higher prices
Reality TV may drive cosmetic surgery decisions
Macrolane 'perfect' for natural breast enhancement
Newcastle has most cosmetic surgery
Campaign to stop irresponsible cosmetic surgery ads
GMC tightens botox rules
British women seek to lose 'bridesmaid's bulge'
Private surgeon reports rise in thread vein procedures
Private clinic treats recurrent miscarriage
King Edward VII's Hospital Sister Agnes embarks on a new relationship with the MoD
Private clinic pioneers 3D denture technology
Regular dental checks could reduce heart disease risk
NHS dentists earn more than £100k
Vast majority of Brits scared of dentists
Patient 'looks ten years younger' after cosmetic dentistry
Brand new smile part of wedding preparations
Review looks at improvements in ankle implants
Bone concerns should not discourage use of contraceptive jabs
Half of adults face knee arthritis risk
Good prognosis for elderly hip replacements
Minorities more sceptical about hip replacements
Binge-drinking linked to greater sexual health risk in women
Scottish schools to provide sexual health clinics
Drugs could replace obesity surgery
Exercise counteracts effect of obesity-related gene
Surgeon to sue over obesity surgery rationing
Gastric bypass 'less effective in people with diabetes'
Experimental treatment 'as effective as obesity surgery'
Obesity surgery 'the only solution'
Cosmetic surgery provider to offer gastric balloon
Study sheds light on lack of contraception use
Implants could correct long and short-sightedness
Artificial lens 'reduces post-eye surgery infection'
Jade Goody's cancer reaches stage three
Acupuncture 'improves infertility treatment'
George Michael arrested for possession of drugs
August 2008
More than 100,000 NHS operations cancelled
New advances in prostate cancer treatment
We have the duty to ask the right questions
Norwich Union equity release drive
More British travellers heading to FCO “Don’t go” areas
Check the small print on cancer cover
Lenders are still taking the PPI out of 2 million loans
FSA fines motor dealerships over PPI sales
Latest Norwich Union claims figures
Health-on-Line comment on hospital bug infestations
Saints sign up with National Deposit
Wide-ranging gap year cover not on insurers’ radar
Bupa searches for a new charity partner
Five ways to keep healthy and save money
Pet insurance for people?
BMI acquires Oxford Clinic for Specialist Surgery
Britons go long haul
WPA to fund legal challenge on drugs
Ageism underpins lack of healthcare treatment for older people
New guidance for dental tourism
Scheduled Airline Failure Insurance
Critical risk to pensions
Insurers’ small print more hazardous than sport itself
Barclays signs life insurance arrangement with Norwich Union
Mind the life insurance gap
Karma Insurance launches sports policy for children and adults
Zurich makes product changes
NHS is a sickness system not a health system
International insurance valid in UAE
Foreign Office travel insurance warning
Concerns about superbugs and cleanliness drive demand for PMI
British Insurance launches shared ownership payment protection cover
New travel insurance campaign from the AA
New group PMI products
MPs call for compulsory sex education in schools
WPA seeks 20 new franchisees
Aetna Global Benefits offering for European-based multinationals
British travellers at risk this summer over EHIC confusion
William Russell launches new expatriate health insurance group plan
M&S Money offers 20% online discount
NHS hospitals infested with vermin
Norwich Union revamps lifetime products
Pioneer calls on insurers to abandon Payment Protection Insurance
Liverpool Victoria hit with £840,000 fine
Call for Payment Protection premium reductions
Royal London buys Scottish Provident
Tesco to go solo after RBS buyout
Private hospital in Leamington to get £10.5m facelift
Spire hospital reports rise in breast op demand
NHS cancer treatment 'failing Scottish patients'
Hip replacement demand higher than for knee surgery
Stem cell technique could improve hip replacement surgery
Expert advises against delaying knee surgery
Technique could improve diagnosis of osteoarthritis
Women rush to seek thread vein treatment
Aesthetic enhancement gaining popularity in Asia
Cosmetic surgeon urges consumers to do their research
Breast reduction surgery can increase self-esteem
Eye bag surgery on the rise in men
Unemployed resorting to cosmetic surgery
Harley Street doctor provides gold anti-ageing skin therapy
Study sheds light on sagging eyelids
Non-invasive procedures herald 'new era' in cosmetic surgery
Study confirms safety of 'mummy makeover' cosmetic surgery
Obesity surgery can treat diabetes
Private surgeon highlights importance of aftercare
Young women ignoring skin cancer warnings
Avoiding MSG may reduce obesity risk
Social services may get involved in obesity
Obese patients 'should not be denied knee replacements'
Gastric bypass surgery made us a family again
Private dental clinic slashes prices
Flossing may reduce need for dental treatment
Rise in cosmetic dentistry for weddings
Conservatives slam NHS dental charges
Parents urged to seek dental treatment for kids
NHS providing fewer fillings and crowns
Shop-bought tooth whitening kits 'have little effect'
Dental patients urged to check facts before getting treatment abroad
Kidney cancer patients denied drugs on NHS
London private clinic offers oral cancer screening
New BCWA website
Bupa opens new dementia care home
Health on Line alternative to relying on NICE for cancer fighting drugs
'Nice girls' ignore sexual health
Baby born after pioneering infertility treatment
Men account for majority of drug-related deaths
Author criticises NHS for refusing Alzheimer's drug
Majority of IVF couples go private
July 2008
Welfare reforms from October to make benefits subject to a medical
Many lack cash contingency plan
Private health insurers should pay for obesity treatment
British expatriates in Valencia to get state healthcare once more
Useful facts for those considering health insurance
Legal & General cuts Whole of Life prices
Gym pricing changes
Irish insurance scheme to be set aside
Widening NHS funding gap will bring challenges
Lack of support services for cancer survivors
Bupa and Max India in joint move to enter the Indian health insurance market
Harley Street TV drama reflects cosmetic surgery demand
UK care home staff win global Bupa awards
NHS falls short on cancer care
engage Mutual extendeds sponsorship of Super League for up to three years
engage Mutual to enter health cash market
Bright Grey strengthens its personal protection proposition
Private BMI clinic offers effective thread vein treatment
Doctors, patients and industry campaign against laser deregulation
Harley Medical Group booked out for 'WAG week'
Carbon dioxide laser surgery may reduce wrinkles
Fat grafting behind 'dramatic' change in cosmetic surgery results
Non-surgical facelift at the Rejuvenate Clinic
Scientists conclude trial of new wrinkle treatment
Politicians lead rush for cosmetic surgery
Free gift for a greener workforce
Workplace sex chats could improve teen sexual health
MediCare International considers modern day health conditions
Patients take legal action for AMD drugs
Clarification on free healthcare in Valencia
Norwich Union Healthcare launches Income Protection Solutions
L&G reduces rates
Revolutionary protection direct through ASDA
Fortis launches Fortis Life
LifeSearch launch revolutionary protection product
Dental reforms failing to improve NHS services
AEGON Scottish Equitable individual Critical Illness cover
NHS confused on cancer drugs
Instant medical care with PMI for as little as £200 a year
Seven years of Family and Personal Income Plan
Britons ready to travel abroad for treatment on the NHS
The NHS is not fit for purpose
Cheaper business protection quotes from Legal & General
LV= launches new equity release product
Campaign sees increase in critical illness payments during 2007
British Insurance urges consumers to hold their nerve with PPI
Cleanliness tops the list of patients' worries
Nine out of ten customers satisfied with tele-underwriting
Figures show sharp rise in STIs among over-45s
Private clinic offers new migraine cure
Cleanliness tops list of NHS worries
Harley Medical Group spots new cosmetic surgery trends
New cosmetic surgery clinic in Liverpool
First restylane ads air in UK
Experts report rise in cosmetic surgery brides
Implant may provide treatment for obesity
Private healthcare market in rude health
Obesity surgery may increase risk of kidney stones
Cellulite treatments 'must be supported by lifestyle changes'
Obese patients should be offered knee replacements
Minister calls for national anti-obesity movement
Obese men seeking fatherhood advised to lose weight
Dubliners get new obesity surgery clinic
Sperm donations at record low
Infertility treatment patients face postcode lottery
Technique could predict IVF success
Technology improves embryo screening
Minimally-invasive treatment may improve male fertility
Study links soy foods with male infertility
Smokers 'should not get infertility treatment'
Dentists' contract 'a failure', say MPs
Signs of acid erosion common on children's teeth
Holloway Friendly paid 96.8% of income protection claims
New HIV health support service launched in London
Technique could allow more cancer patients to conceive
New treatment against breast cancer
Sexual health charity calls for end to negativity
Two million people are cancer survivors
Breast surgery patients face postcode lottery
Wrong bike may endanger male cyclists' sexual health
London private clinic offers new laser lipo
Record numbers of women having multiple abortions
Joint replacements benefit older osteoarthritis patients
NHS cataract focus causes hip and knee surgery delays
Pill should benefit knee and hip replacement patients
Chemical may improve brain injury rehab
Private hospitals to publish annual "quality" report
Priory Highbank Centre receives international accreditation
Ramsay Health Care announces £12m UK investment
Report finds variation in GP sexual health care
Royal Liver to offer a variant of Real Life Cover
Baby boomers 'more likely to seek foot and ankle surgery'
June 2008
Knee surgery requires patients to relearn how to stand
Hip replacement beneficial 'at any age'
It pays to check your cover if you intend taking things to extremes
Karma supports Government plans to outlaw age discrimination
New age discrimination laws for insurers
Group income protection for people who have had a serious illness
Older travellers should shop around for insurance
Expats won't receive health cover on Costa Blanca
Eastern Europe is target for the launch of a new product
Travellers urged to check small print
Bupa International launches partnership with Medécins Sans Frontières
Bupa will continue to support CancerPartners
Persuasion not information triggers PPI sales
Disabled holidaymakers advised to check travel insurance
Race for cancer
L&G advise indexation
Norwich Union Healthcare welcomes policy review on healthcare 'top ups'
PPI is a financial lifeline during economic crisis
Equity launches insureblue for male cancer sufferers
Genetic testing moratorium extension not good enough
ABI publishes gender directive data
New child private medical insurance from AXA
48% neglect eyesight due to cost
World-leading cancer specialist to give Westfield Health lecture
Westfield donates £50,000 to hospital appeal
31st Westfield Health British Transplant Games launched
Westfield reveals excellent customer satisfaction rating
New look for Foresters
Scottish Widows publishes critical illness claims
Latest claims statistics for critical illness
David must reject Goliath, says British Insurance
Over 80s denied holiday insurance
Lenders to blame for plunging sales says British Insurance
Bupa International cover for expats in Singapore
Holloway-style income protection products paid 95% of claims
William Russell launches expat plans for the Gulf
AXA Independent Travellers insurance
Westfield launches television adverts
Bright Grey calls for clear definition of tele-underwriting
NFU Mutual opens new branches
Credit crunch may unravel family finances
Most common overseas medical procedures
Corporate PMI policies need clarity on cancer cover
Dubai announces mandatory health insurance
William Russell delivers on claims service
Cinven to purchase Partnership Assurance
1.5m adults give financial help to elderly relatives
Canada Life updates group income protection
New visas and compulsory health insurance
Pandemic: The greatest civil threat facing London?
Rise of the Man-Diet
Travel insurers discriminate against 15% of UK population
New dental network in USA
Workers fear consequences of being off sick
Tesco to buy out RBS
A quarter of a million emigrated in 2007
Quitting smoking is contagious
Parents to blame for child obesity
AXA to launch claims guarantee on term life insuranceprotection range
Barclays backs down on payment protection
Millions ignoring food labelling
Which? payment protection insurance campaign
AXA cuts rates across protection range
New FSA travel insurance regulation will protect consumers
Economic uncertainty keeping underinsured nation awake at night
Totally Insured launches Security Delay Insurance
Kids go FREE with Tesco Health Insurance
Medibroker has been sold to APRIL group
Neglecting eyesight could lead to blindness
Bupa helps cut healthcare costs
Over 70% have suffered from stress
Westfield strikes a chord with donation
Lenders charge too much for loan insurance
Be prepared if life has a nasty surprise in store
Take PPI away from lenders
Bupa pays 80.8 per cent of critical illness claims
Critical illness can be developed
Prudential rewards healthier lifestyles
CIS is no more
Insure and Go drops AIG
D-Day for bids as RBS sells insurance business
LV= launches Mortgage & Lifestyle Protection
Barclays to sell life assurance business
NHS dentistry loses patients after new dentists' contract
Standalone PPI the solution to borrower concerns
New-generation gastric band launched
Welsh patients to wait for bowel cancer screening
Charity calls for better food on child cancer wards
GP sheds third of body weight
Free swimming to tackle obesity
Surgeons perform single-incision lap-band surgery
Teens 'neglected' in search for new cancer treatment
Spire teams up with CancerPartners UK
Teens face cancer treatment delays
Dental treatment 'harder to find'
Dental Implant Referral Centre Opens In Southampton
Parents fail to supervise children's dental care
Rheumatoid arthritis patients face gum disease risk
Women with many offspring at risk of tooth loss
Cosmetic surgery adhesive gets EU approval for use in browlifts
Cosmetic surgery enthusiasts ignore credit crunch
Transform seeks to be 'leading edge'
Expert offers advice on thread veins
Young Britons discover benefits of botox
Scientists create ovulation monitor
IVF procedure 'may not be effective'
Nearly half of men reluctant to seek infertility treatment
Figures reveal extent of underage drinking problem
Private hospital managers could run failing NHS facilities
Private hospitals should collect patient outcome data
School clinics could improve sexual health
Allianz Worldwide Care voted “Best International Private Health Group 2008”
May 2008
Launch of new ASDA Over 50s Life Cover
Tesco launches life insurance for the Over-50s
National long-term care debate launched
Saga welcome social care review
Adare Private Hospital and Clinic signs with Ramsay Health Care
Expert recommends facelift and filler combination
Obesity treatment demand to continue as problem remains
Consumers urged to consider all obesity surgery options
Suntans may be going out of fashion
Record number of cosmetic surgery mums
UK directors resort to cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic doctors say 'no' to laser deregulation
Botox 'great for frown lines'
Brides up demand for cosmetic surgery
Experts advise against botox 'parties'
Men face longer recovery time after cosmetic surgery
Sexual health helpline launched for gay men
Private hospitals shift focus away from NHS
Aviva to unite business under global brand
LV= launches new travel insurance policies
Expats get access to Aetna’s network
2007 critical illness statistics
Discount travel insurance
Health insurance cover for foreigners?
HSF extends Irish arm
Voyager buys specialist
National Deposit launches hybrid healthcare product
FSA calls for end of misleading insurance comparison sites
Patients to have their say, thanks to Bupa
Bupa welcomes MBF policyholders merger vote
Tesco Health Insurance celebrates birthday
LV= highlights improved claims performance
Private patients 'still entitled to NHS care'
William Russell offers free Global Travel Insurance with Individual Globalhealth Elite
Sexual health clinics 'must be more welcoming to boys'
Survey reveals HIV knowledge gaps
Young people carry burden of STIs
Poor oral health linked to three cancers
Study examines factors in delaying knee surgery
Poor oral health poses public health risk
Survey reveals nation's dental habits
Fall prevention important during stroke rehabilitation
Celebrity fertility struggles influence family planning
Funding for care is 'postcode lottery'
Impotence may be sign of future heart disease
Probiotics 'may aid weight loss' after obesity surgery
Welsh patients face obesity surgery shortage
April 2008
AA Travel Insurance supports BA customers
Air travellers should notify airlines of medical conditions
Fraxel skin rejuvenation is 'fantastic', says expert
Second marriage for men prompts botox boost
Health screening old women 'is effective'
Private hospitals spurn NHS
InterGlobal enters Vietnam
Friends Provident withdraws scary income protection mailshot
Dubai to implement compulsory insurance
Shepherd's launches mortgage payment protection
Aviva enters Irish health insurance market
Pioneer income protection claims figures
Exeter and Pioneer merge
Bupa International cover for chronic diseases
Goodhealth Worldwide expands in Dubai
1 in 5 put off visiting the dentist because of cost
Free Oral-B electric toothbrush with Tesco Dental Insurance
Patients urged to consider surgery's psychological effects
'Sedation dentistry' an option for nervous patients
Synthetic bone material improves dental implants
Brits endanger teeth with poor eating habits
Half of Brits have had no dental treatment for two years
'Healthy demand' at West London Clinic
New range of aesthetic treatments launched
Cosmetic surgeons urged to check patients' mental health
Zurich's paid claims rise by 20 per cent
LV= improves Flexible Protection Plan rates
Bright Grey guaranteed Critical Illness rates
Bupa reduces critical illness premiums
Legal & General pays critical illness claims
Cosmetic surgeons launch 'miracle' skin healing gel
More mums choose post-baby makeovers
Obese people blame behavioural factors
Medicash to launch dental plan in April
Weight gain 'largely determined by genes'
Lifestyle changes 'must accompany obesity surgery'
Obesity surgery patients 'must change diet'
New PMI policy uses savings vehicles
National Deposit Group Healthcare Deposit Account
CS Healthcare adds care advice service
Bupa buys Cromwell Hospital
Workers who are ill reluctant to go sick
Death of the diet day
Goodbye BUPA, hello Bupa
Norwich Union Healthcare responds to Dame Carol Black review
Digestive bacteria may inspire obesity treatment
Brits underestimate skin cancer risk
Families of cancer patients support tissue banks
Expert issues travel health advice
Stop smoking start saving on life protection
Medical tourists need to mind the gap
The over-60s will soon outnumber the under-16s
Reformed smokers pocket a packet
InsureandGo condemns insurers not covering T5 victims
Insurance cover for medical tourists
'Useless' travel insurance policies condemned
Engage Mutual partnership with Bradford & Bingley
Smokers should tell truth on Life Insurance
uSwitch.com life insurance price comparison service
Apathy is causing life protection gap
IoD chooses Westfield for new health plan
Sheffield United and Westfield are just the ticket for charity
Medicash product changes
HSA launches unique Facebook personal planner
Medicash adds Best Doctors service
Long haul, mini breaks take off
Spire surgeon takes on superbugs
'Keep exercising,' prostate sufferers told
Media 'need to focus more on the prevention of cancer'
Lack of sleep blights women entering the menopause
Prostate cancer death rate 'falling faster in US than UK'
Study shows arsenic's role as cancer treatment
New London clinic specialises in non-surgical cosmetic treatments
Marker could help with prostate cancer diagnosis
Bowel Cancer is 'treatable if caught early'
Bright Grey life and critical illness claims statistics
Saga comments on travel insurers excluding T5 passengers from lost baggage claims
Punter Southall acquires Risk Placement Services
Direct Line resumes Heathrow T5 Insurance coverage
Competition Commission highlights risk of selling PPI with credit
RBS considers sale of Direct Line and Churchill
Half have not seen a dentist for two years
Boots administrator loses dental insurance customer records
Goodhealth Worldwide registers with Health Authority in Abu Dhabi
Skipton buys Medical Care Direct
M&S adds independent traveller cover
Preparation is the best defence in uncertain times
Young children found using sunbeds
Reconstructive breast surgery may reduce impact of breast cancer
RBS to auction insurers
Annual policies beneficial to frequent travellers
Income Protection: top 10 tips
Campaigners seek to protect abortion limit
Online private medical insurance launched
Pinnacle launches helpucover
Gene therapy offers blindness hope
British surgeons perform new eye surgery
Princess Grace Hospital introduces spine correcting surgery
Plans submitted for private hospital in Tunbridge Wells
Over two fifths of smokers tried to quit last year
Spire Hospital uses botox to treat bladder problems
PPI is a rescue package
March 2008
Concerns over government plans to deregulate laser treatment
Private 'super surgery' to open in Cardiff Gate
Lincoln launches tele-interviewing
Cosmetic surgery focus on face and chest area
Harley Medical Group reports rise in breast ops
Device for overweight diabetics goes on trial
UK firm trials novel obesity treatment
Ramsay acquires BMI private hospital
Technique predicts dry eye syndrome before eye surgery
HIV figures shows need for contraception advice
Cancer expert issues warning about processed meat
Racial differences in bowel cancer disease risk
Obesity may deter women from breast screening
Lumineers 'best of the best', says expert
NHS dentistry spend 'varies across England'
Hormone combination provides hope for male contraception
Bupa acquires London's Cromwell Hospital
February 2008
Brits choose overseas dental treatment
Cosmetic surgery for young people
Millions of Britons consider cosmetic surgery
Teens at risk of skin cancer from sunbeds
Spinal surgery 'better than non-surgical"
New private clinic recommended for Kent
New Latin America health cover
Bupa relaunches income protection plan
Unum removes last exclusion
Treatment in Spain health website launched
Older embryos boosts infertility treatment
Lack of tooth brushing poses oral risk
Reduce salt and obesity treatment
Fall in cost of laser eye surgery
NHS trusts refusing obesity ops
Music aids stroke rehabilitation
Ban made smokers quit
Bright Grey bespoke business protection
Kids go free with Tesco Travel insurance
Same-day skin cancer testing
BMI Healthcare offers HPV virus test
NHS patients 'failed' by dental contract
Cost of long term care predicted to double
Stem cells can transform knee surgery
Stress may hinder immune response to cancer
LV= launches Cilla Black charity partnership
LifeSearch claims guarantee pilot with AXA
European Court decision on risk equalisation
ExpatPlus: new in 2008
Britain's cosmetic surgery spend nears £500m
Shop around for dental treatment
Liposuction demand expected to rise
Spire Cardiff launches new stroke service
New CO2 laser reduces wrinkles
Cancer treatment with pacific algae
Alternatives to botox treatment
NHS dentists under pressure to treat fewer ch
New dental implants could replace dentures
Laser liposuction launches in UK
Decisions in Ireland
More men taking contraception seriously
Acupuncture could boost infertility treatment
Three out of four Brits have no will power
Shepherds Friendly launch MPPI product
Help at hand for Bristol charities
Friends Provident business protection
William Russell amends products
Don’t get sick, take the right precautions
5% online discount for Sainsbury's Life
Holidaymakers fail to get travel insurance
ABI advice on protecting your financial needs
Westfield makes donation for new ambulance
Westfield sees Eye2Eye with charity
Westfield contributes to ExtraCare Charity
Men 'more image conscious than ever'
Chemical peels effective against acne
UK engineers develop hip joint innovation
Contraception boost in UK
Spanish youngsters keen to go under knife
BMI Healthcare acquires nine new hospitals
More breast reductions for men
Spire Healthcare acquires Classic Hospitals
Rise in throat cancers for men
Cosmetic surgery 'on the rise'
Vaccine 'could halt' prostate cancer
Breast tumour treatment on trial
Obesity treatment prescriptions
Private care home gets £1m revamp
Bupa welcomes homecare support findings
Essential health cover for expats
Tesco Dental Insurance offers
Employees to swap stilettos for slippers
AXA seeks higher sums insured
January 2008
Workplace Health low priority for businesses
UAE to establish health insurance regulator
Competition Commissions PPI working paper
Customers ripped off on protection insurance
Young people 'need better relationship advice
Rise in silicon gel breast implants
Magnetic hip replacement may last a lifetime
Royal Liver raises maximum payout to £1m
Two thirds will not save for long-term care
Norwich Union reduces prices
It takes time to adjust to cosmetic surgery
Thread vein surgery - 'incredible' results
Private dental insurance
RIPH Health champions a healthy workforce
Breakthrough in cosmetic dentistry
Patients want celebrity cosmetic surgery
Scottish Friendly lands international award
Britons more likely to have life insurance
Switch to private dental insurance
Ski Club of Great Britain insurance tips
Critical illness cover is a "great product"
Towergate buys Britishinsurance.com
Allianz Worldwide Care partners with InRoomMD
Allianz Worldwide Care policy updates
New expat health policies for France
Nationwide offers Legal & General's insurance
Skiers and snowboarders beware
Obesity surgery may treat diabetes
Spire Healthcare offers eye treatment
Snowboarders twice as likely to break bones
Want to know what HSA has up its Sleeve?
Foreign Office relaxes Kenya travel advice
'Invisible' brace for cosmetic dentistry
Facelift 'slims women's hips'
Hull guards against IVF mix ups
Expert advocates obesity surgery
Dividing lip zones may improve plumping
Cosmetic surgery funding trends
Cosmetic surgery 'ear jobs' in demand
Spire gives patients their sight back
Don't gamble on your life
Thousands wasted on unnecessary insurances
Ramsay Health Care UK new Medical Director
Scottish Widows launch online films
FSA hits bank with record £1m fine
New cancer treatment for Leukaemia
Wide variation in NHS treatment times
HIV survey raises sexual health concerns
Knee injuries - winter sports dangers
Groupama Healthcare enhances PMI product
New travel insurance price comparison site
Managers not leading healthy example
British workforce is left cold and confused
Colwyn Bay convalescence homes close
Protection insurance commitments on claims
Friends Provident financial underwriting
Tesco offers free winter sports cover
Brits prefer mobile phones to life insurance
Partial knee replacement increasingly popular
Black women 'need cancer treatment earlier'
Junk food not seen as a treat, poll shows
Lutine launches online product
Winter sports cover read small print
Michael Parkinson new face of AXA Sun Life
Health Shield updates health cash products
Exeter adds 10% co-payment option
Infertility treatment for cancer patients
Tesco dental insurance favourite smile
Brits lie about their lifestyles
Abu Dhabi Health Insurance Regulation Bill
Friends Provident review may recommend sale
British citizens warned against Kenya
Westfield launches flexible health cash plan
Westfield donation helps special needs school
12 million to book holiday by end Feb
Health insurance industry needs to unite
Bupa great run series
Parents & families to blame for obesity
Obesity treatment for over 60s
Laser treatment for dark-skinned people
Brow lift surgery 'opens up face'
Record cosmetic surgery interest
Brain circuits linked to obesity
Breast implant size important
Virus shows promise as anti-cancer agent
Salisbury on top for cosmetic surgeons
Trial obesity treatment cuts appetite
Renew Medica launches Medi-Spa
Ramsay Health Care UK hospital rebrand
Harley Street goes green
Spire Hospitals top league table
Breast implants 'don't cause cancer'
Obesity surgery helping women to conceive
NHS dentistry charges rise by 15%
New cosmetic treatment range launched
Boom in non-surgical cosmetic procedures
Cosmetic surgery patients get advice
Extra gene copies reduce cancer risk
Gene variation for liver cancer treatment
Cosmetic surgery an option for modern mothers
Timely varicose vein treatment
Measures to assess treatment outcomes
Consumer watchdog criticises cosmetic surgery
Men need more botox than women
Aon sells Combined to Ace
December 2007
New sports covers
Wider range of hospitals
Stand-alone payment protection
IHI launches unlimited medical cover
Gap breaks allowed with new gap cover
American Express creates an essential deal
AXA cuts rates on half of protection accounts
Bright Grey future secure
Statement from Norwich Union Life on FSA fine
FSA fines Norwich Union Life
Cleve West backs Bupa for Chelsea first
Bristol hip-hop group
Bowel cancer risk for obese patients
Liposuction stem cells help breast surgery
Bupa welcomes MBF board recommendation
Infertility treatment talk therapy
New screening test for breast cancer
Contraception to be available in pharmacies
New technology relieves knee and back pain
Cosmetic surgery women 'fear self'
Infertility treatment is a 'lottery'
Liposuction has 'come a long way'
Infertility treatment for obese more likely
Whitening toothpastes 'just remove stains'
Smiles rate higher than dentists in poll
New breast cancer treatment
Cosmetic dentistry for TV show winner
Income Protection claim statistics
Moving abroad? Don't forget health insurance
Infertility treatment increasing in demand
New cervical cancer treatment technique
Lung cancer treatment 'improving'
Top tips for winter sports insurance
Study on dermal fillers for acne scars
Travel insurance warning on Sri Lanka
GPs are dissatisfied with their job
Sick and tired of your problem's snoring?
New knee implant is just for women
Radical new prostate cancer test
Heath Lambert muscular dystrophy travel cover
Dental insurance demand grows
Workplace well-being programmes
Insurers announce plans for merger
Cover for travellers with health conditions
Bupa comments on cancer
Ant Insurance introduces short-term MPPI
Bupa Australia bid to take over MBF
New gait analysis system
November 2007
Spire Healthcare aims to build business
New knee joint op at Welsh private hospital
Lunchtime cosmetic surgery procedures rise
Counselling obesity surgery patients
Malta popular with UK medical tourists
NHS cancer plan is 'ineffective'
Avoid skin cancer - use fake tan, experts say
Taiwan to promote medical tourism
Breast sagging not from breastfeeding
Buttock enlargement surgery in Thailand
Sleep may prevent need for obesity treatment
Contraception advice 'inadequate'
New compound provides prostate cancer treatme
Obesity treatment in Edinburgh
Scientists develop skin cancer detection tool
Hip and knee replacements cut pain and disabi
Travel insurance - Costa packet!
AXA scraps automatic GP reports for under 45s
Travel health insurance - the cost of dying
Fictional doctors better known than real ones
BHSF goes football crazy
Sale of Foresters Health
Exeter signs international claims handling de
Cancer cells use 'invisibility cloak' to hide
Hip and knee replacements in private hospital
Bat radar could aid cancer treatment
Obese 'should be denied IVF'
India to invest $6.5bn in medical tourism
Omega 3 could help reduce Alzheimer's
Mouth Cancer Awareness Week
Consumer demand fuels new cosmetic surgery te
Pregnancy smoking leads to male infertility
Income protection rip-off in Public Secto
Non-disclosure is five times higher for paper
Bupa get set for an evening of rock and roll!
Make provision for long term care as early as
Brits value mobiles and pets over income prot
Friends Provident for sale?
Insurewithease set for launch
Expats in UAE to get insurance
Health plan will cover Bahrainis
French healthcare changes affect expats
UK not bothered with income protection
Legal & General extends maximum sum assured f
Troops forced to pay life insurance
Save money on your life insurance premiums
Lincoln's new cover for age-related issues
Medicash sponsors Jospice
Health insurance is the top water cooler conv
Norwich Union partners HSBC
Private medical insurance spurred by MRSA
Prudential moves equity release into the main
PruHealth and PruProtect join forces with Eba
Nectar points with Sainsbury's life insurance
Standard Life drops takeover of Resolution
Travel health insurance: Over 80s Cover
Advice for those travelling to Pakistan
Travel health insurance: Over-50s want to tra
Hip replacement in Malta after NHS refusal
Kissdental win dentistry award
Women may delay knee replacement ops
Cannabis may provide breast cancer treatment
Cosmetic surgeons prepare for Christmas
More men opting for botox
Cancer treatment 'over-activates cancer gene'
Pedometers may boost physical health
Varicose veins 'not just a cosmetic problem'
Christmas dinner equals weight management
Doctors 'not prepared to deal with obesity cr
Investigation uncovers cowboy botox ad
Gene may reduce person's cancer risk
Balding men 'have a really hard time'
Private hospital provides for Essex NHS
STIs on the rise, report shows
Philippines enjoys 'new wave' of medical tour
Vietnam offers latest cosmetic surgery techno
Research reveals lack of trust in NHS
Cities linked to higher breast cancer risk
Belly button makeover could be next trend
Work-related stress
Men give up too soon on impotence pill
Cancer treatment with blood vessel blocker
Sexual health services for men
Hip replacement surgery long-term gains
250,000 lose NHS dentistry access
October 2007
Exercise may prevent knee replacement surgery
Rise of the 100-year-old people
Coronary disease helps heart in operations
Cosmetic surgery conference
Popular bath emollients 'lack rese
Womb tear risk increased by C-Section
Calcium could prevent breast cancer bone risk
Pounds should not pile on for pregnant women
Tesco guarantee 20% saving on health insuranc
Michael Owen's fast hernia recovery
Thailand's medical tourism attracts 70,000 Em
Americans save money with treatment abroad
Medical tourism boom in America
Dental treatment holiday package in Kerala
Aetna acquires Goodhealth Worldwide
BCWA awards £5,000 to Bristol charity Hammer
FSCS to protect customers of Your Health Plus
Mouth Cancer Awareness Week gets online
Medical insurance guidelines will improve cla
New look for BCWA
Onlyinsurance to launch online PMI product
No terrorism cover on insurance
Internet key to insurance purchases
Breast cancer awareness highlighted
Pancreatic cancer risks reduced by apples
Cervical cancer screening via DNA tests
Wine pills could help fight against cancer
Aetna Positioned to Expand in England
Abortion and breast cancer link: latest news
Laser surgery improvements: 'more patients'
10 second laser eye surgery in London
Americans opt for medical care abroad
Self regulation framework for non-cosmetic pr
Obesity 'epidemic' increasing risk of cancer
Surgery reduces death risk in prostate cancer
AXA PPP healthcare on approved NHS list
Bupa improves NHS purchasing
Alcohol invalidates travel insurance
People prefer to contact insurers by phone
FSA plans for income protection
HSA improves Dental Plan
Travel insurance for breast cancer sufferers
Norwich Union plans revamp
Health industry employers don't care about st
Obesity risk for 'moderately active' Britons
Fatty foods link to ovarian cancer
Britons going on a 'nip and tuck holiday'
Breast cancer link to mothers with large hips
Women can drink during pregnancy
Friends Provident unveils new income protecti
Term Life preferred to Whole Life
Back up debt deals with payment protection in
Hip fracture risk for prostate cancer victims
Women take 2nd pregnancy termination pill
Obesity risk factor in oesophagus cancer
Medical tourism saves you thousands
Psychiatric evaluation urged before obesity
Male cosmetic surgey: no stigma
Bupa Thailand and Tesco
Bupa's new Miami office
Medical tourism means demand for translators
Pre-obesity-surgical weight loss linked to sh
Quick return to work for obesity surgery pati
More obese people than starving people
Expert extols benefits of obesity treatment
Acupuncture 'not advisable' during infertilit
Leading dental insurer slams NHS
Sperm gene may impact infertility treatment
HPV screening may give better results than pa
Britons borrow £1.4bn for cosmetic surgery
5% discount for M&S life insurance
DIY dentistry? Go private instead!
Reasons people have cosmetic surgery
Botox may benefit spinal surgery patients
Immune cells found to promote blood vessel fo
Diabetes rates on the rise
Korea mulls medical tourism complex
New polymer provides better hip replacement
Private dentistry 'may be cheaper than NHS'
HealthSure links with Manchester City
Caring Choices in Scotland
Young people consider life assurance sales to
Medicash sees dental claims increase
New survery shows how men access medical advi
Elderly 'more likely to need skin cancer trea
Breast cancer charity calls for complementary
Obesity danger: winter eating advice
Twins born with new infertility treatment
Post Office launches life insurance
Fortis income protection coming in 2008
Bupa opens in Ecuador
Easy steps to make a healthy Christmas dinner
Study of infertility in cows could help human
HPV immunisation scheme to combat cancer
Age and breast cancer: women still unaware
Smoking age in Ireland could be raised
Chlamydia awareness on the rise
New cancer treatment technology: update
Majority of women 'consider cosmetic surgery'
Bupa reduces life and CI premiums
Private medical insurance: Autumn deals
Groupama improves personal accident policies
Mouth Cancer Awareness Week
Resolution insurance set to seek raised bids
Standard Life and Pearl battle for Resolution
Get fit quick - health insurance alert for UK
Swifter assessments could prevent strokes
September 2007
Pensioner chooses Poland for hip replacement
Doctors question value of diabetes self-monit
Indian hospitals treating rejected NHS patien
Child asthma sufferers 'not getting best drug
Avocado compound may provide new cancer treat
Mould-free homes good for asthma
Hospital Group offers revolutionary obesity t
Womb lining causes obese women's infertility
Cervical cancer treatment to control disease
New keyhole heart surgery may benefit
Improved skin cancer treatment in the UK
Tangerine provides new cancer treatment
Oral contraception may lower cancer risk
Woman is oldest hip replacement patient
Bupa urges private sector to take lead
Doctors trial new laser eye surgery
Minority of children get enough exercise
Low-income families need obesity treatment
Hungary proves a hit for dental treatment
Patients reminded of medical tourism risks
Obesity surgery can improve sleep
New eye technology detects AMD risk
Men choose cosmetic surgery over exercise
Surgeons back smaller breast reductions
Study confirms safety of liposuction
'Dramatic change' in view of cosmetic surgery
Doctors stress importance of travel vaccinati
Bupa in Australian Merger
Goodhealth improves International Healthcare
Families in future healthcare plight
LV= sets out transparent approach to protecti
Norwich Union Healthcare: psychiatric benefit
Insurer says 2008 too early
Aetna to acquire Goodhealth Worldwide
Travel agents mis-selling travel insurance
Travel industry ignores disabled
PruHealth and Sainsburys encourage customers
Zurich enhances protection proposition
Expats risk losing free healthcare in France
International health insurance for peace of m
Engage Mutual use voice of Sarah Parish to dr
Make provision for long term care as early as
HSBC re-writes the protection rulebook
Why Take a Critical Illness Insurance Policy
FSA fines mortgage firm and its chief executi
Global support centre to open in Copenhagen
Expats health insurance - A new life in the s
People prefer to contact insurers by phone
Sick Brits in for a nasty European shock
Sheffield cancer care gets charity boost
Westfield Health in life-saving initiative
Westfield health combines surgery & cash
Bupa Arabia seeks to raise cash
Financial protection on World Alzheimers Day
Saga launches price comparison site
Norwich Union announces Post Office deal
Bupa Arabia authorised
Saga / AA merger approved
Legal & General calls in Samaritans
Boots to make health checks in-store
WPA wins top national award
Tooth whitening on the increase
Dental implant patients told to avoid paracet
NHS dentistry fails Preston youngsters
Australian private hospitals group buys Capio
Smoking found to harm oral surgery outcome
One in ten girls have sexual infection
Britons save thousands on treatment abroad
Insurance care and cover for expats
Protection providers should educate consumers
Bupa International will pay all bank charges
Saga / AA merger problems
Older people risk loss of sight
BMI Healthcare exposes the "silent disease"
Study reveals widespread breast cancer confus
'Natural and impressive' tooth whitening
New alternative to traditional liposuction
Rhinoplasty found to benefit transsexuals
Britons go abroad for dental treatment
Expert highlights non-surgical treatments
Latest results from Bupa
Elderly get £21 billion of unpaid care
PruProtection aims to shake up market
Which? slams illegal tooth whitening industry
Tooth whitening increase since smoking ban
Home tooth whitening kits warning
Improved safety linked to cosmetic surgery
Figures show rise in private dentistry
Changes in life leads to change in appearance
Standard Life boosts income protection cover
AXA reduces prices
Physiotherapy benefits knee replacement
Skin cancer check urged, despite the weather
Standard Life wins children's concert award
Bupa health insurance saves man's legs
Third of couples have fertility problem
DoH figures reveal infertility treatment vari
Combined Insurance launches cancer care plan
August 2007
Research questions childhood cancer treatment
Colon cancer due to hormone deficiency?
Researchers seek eye treatment in fish eyes
Broccoli reduces prostate cancer risk
New device detects hip replacement problems
Brits embarrassed to discuss contraception
Parents alerted to UV eye risks
Charity stats show rise in 'lifestyle' cancer
Liposuction may reduce excess sweating
Launch of Medical Tourism Association
Bangkok cosmetic surgery clinic targets men
'Junk food mums' may boost obesity treatment
Transplant-related cancer treatment "encourag
Test improves diagnosis of hip replacement in
Low fat diet 'bad for kids'
Scottish cancer treatment wait "disappointin
Experts raise blood pressure concerns
Veg pigments may provide cancer treatment
Cancer survival improving, figures show
Scientists link virus to obesity
Consumers advised against unregulated pharmac
Obesity surgery improves survival, study show
Report finds NHS stroke services lacking
Garlic may provide new cancer treatment
Tobacco images to cut need for cancer treatme
Ex-smokers 'still at risk of lung cancer'
Consumers warned not to sunbathe after laser
Patients may require more private treatment i
Experts advise on cosmetic surgery treatment
Scientists rejuvenate facial ageing theory
BAAPS criticises cosmetic treatment marketing
New 'Cup&Up' breast lift
Woman posted photos to get NHS breast reducti
Research may lead to new cosmetic treatment
Breast surgery remains most popular cosmetic
Brits have cosmetic surgery to please partner
Medical tourism growing in Malaysia
Medical tourism on the rise
NHS - fewer dentists and fewer patients
Private dentistry only option for Bolton pati
Blood pressure drugs lead to stroke reduction
Charity calls for improved care of the elderl
New life insurance policy for vegetarians
Tesco enters dental insurance market
Amex advice: check your travel insurance
Guide to making dental care affordable
Unum income protection package
Skandia critical illness claims figures
Holidaymakers run the risk without insurance,
Alcohol and obesity risks from Medicare Inter
Legal & General's new rates for Term Assuranc
The cost of US healthcare according to Michae
Kids go free with AA Travel Insurance
Income protection insurance needs a revolutio
Norwich Union revamps equity release proposit
Thousands of pounds to be saved by avoiding l
British Insurance teams up with Norwich Union
New income protection product
Norwich Union drops Quote Me Happy
Businesses need income protection
Medical Tourism Association has launched
TheInsurance Surgery is moving
Critical illness cover not wasted on the youn
Unum slams Defaqto's income protection report
Paymentshield pulls income protection product
Two Royals end insurance merger talks
Overgrown school area set for a makeover by Bupa
Sale of BUPA Hospitals approved
New rules for new UK expatriates in Spain
Quinn: Idea from Ireland
Bupa expands care home provision
Doctors perform ovarian transplant first
July 2007
New obesity treatment injection developed
New surgery technique for obesity
Survey shows lack of sexual health awareness
Minimally-invasive cancer treatment
HIV, transplant patients higher cancer risk
GM skin cells may provide cancer treatment
Kidney cancer treatment rejected in Scotland
New obesity treatment
Male breast cancer awareness
NHS wait rule fails breast cancer patients
Nanoparticles to improve cancer biopsies
One third don't protect against skin cancer
Tumour paint may aid cancer treatment
Stroke patients given surgery hope
Scientists find obesity, asthma link
Woman denied obesity surgery threatens action
Need for travel vaccinations
Lentils recommended for dieters
Government to improve contraception access
Patient wins bowel cancer treatment ruling
Obesity treatment patients to live longer
Drug addiction treatment in demand
Men delay prostate cancer treatment
DIY test reduces risk from bowel cancer
Study suggests low cholesterol, cancer link
Figures show STI increase
Study finds social obesity link
Daily pint boosts bowel cancer risk
NHS patients receive patchy obesity treatment
Cosmetic surgery experts warning
Lunchtime breast enlargements planned
Eating after tummy tuck good for rehabilition
Celebrities fuel DIY cosmetic surgery
Workers look to internet for cosmetic surgery
Middle-aged men opting for cosmetic surgery
Rise in female genital cosmetic surgery
Consumers influenced by cosmetic surgery TV
No regulation for dentists who offer botox
Local groups set cosmetic surgery standards
Low-cost dental treatment in Budapest
Diet experts care of the elderly concerns
Low cost travel cover
Pilot to tackle non-disclosure
Chase Templeton buys Preferred Medical
Consumer confusion over equity release
Synergy Protect relaunched
Dental services contract in Northern Ireland
New professional income protection
British in denial about their health
Plans to introduce Vitality Points system
Rental cover for shared ownership mortgages
Healthcare in the Netherlands
Income protection for rent
Classic Plus improved
Expat cover better than country specific
Novel underwriting approach
New personal accident cover
Income protection savings
Money off Post Office travel insurance
Equity release key to care fees planning
Denplan does good deeds
Payment protection insurance and the Internet
Best buy income payment protection policy
Non-disclosure is the issue in protection
Direct Line warns travel insurance customers
British Insurance sale soon to be completed
Bupa takes training to new levels
New Dubai health insurance law in six months
Bupa hospitals chooses new name
Price cuts on critical illness rates
Life insurance has never been cheaper
Expatriate health insurance urged
Self-employed income protection unfair
Critical illness non-disclosure
Critical illness non-disclosure
Specialist over 50s insurer sponsorship
Norwich Union cuts life insurance prices
Law Commission proposals
Aegon launches reducing life cover
Partial payouts on critical illness claims
Resolution buys Friends Provident
Tell your travel health insurer everything
AXA Protection to expand teleunderwriting
Bright Grey launches family campaign
Westfield charity donations
Bupa rebuffed by MBF
Autumn price rises and other changes
L&G pays some claims with non-disclosure
Regular exercise for a healthy lifestyle
Young people keen on private health insurance
Friends Provident for sale
Modular healthcare cover for small businesses
Need for business loan protection
Bupa International offers 24-hour online chat
Scottish Provident brand to be retained
HSA donates 70,000 to hospice grants scheme
NU brand may be axed
PPI Guide not helpful for consumers
Newport to get new private healthcare unit
Bupa Hospital shortlisted for national award
Private hospitals advertise for NHS patients
EU ethical disparities force couples abroad
UK loses infertility treatment lead
Complementary therap may impede IVF success
Report calls for more infertility funding
Obese men more likely to need treatment
Infertility treatment for cancer patients
June 2007
NICE draft approval smoking cessation pills
Private hospital to provide cancer treatment
Proposed cancer treatment funding scheme
ICR welcomes prostate cancer treatment
Family go to China for stem cell treatment
Sleep disorders have "huge secondary effects"
Scientists trial AMD eye surgery
High blood pressure is biggest stroke risk
More needing psychiatric care for cannabis
Patient finds cheaper knee replacement in Fra
NHS postcode lottery for respiratory illness
Eye drug only available privately in England
'Smart drugs' to improve rheumatoid arthritis
Travel to Prague for tourism and treatment
Researchers call for end to male cancer taboo
Obesity surgery increase alcohol sensitivity
Yemen promotes medical tourism destination
Medical tourism for hair launched in Brazil
Panel to decide on cervical cancer jab
Obese patients 'most likely' to survive
Rise in early-stage abortions
Smoking ban enjoys public support
Kerala to establish medical tourism centre
York GP highlights obesity treatment lottery
Sexual health service welcomes new centres
Emotions affect hip replacement recovery
'Frog spawn molecule' cancer treatment
Singapore recognised for medical tourism
Computerised test may improve detection
WHO warns of risks for long-haul travellers
Iranian cosmetic surgery boom
Fat reduction available at Scottish clinic
Entrepreneur launches cosmetic surgery firm
Demand for male breast reduction surges
Botox doctor stresses importance of expertise
Baaps issues breast implant website warning
Indian men keen on cosmetic surgery
Risk from unqualified Botox practitioners
Cosmetic surgery now available for feet
Anti-aging creams 'not as good as Botox'
Non-surgical nose job
Women urged to boost their self-esteem
How to choose a cosmetic surgeon
Orthodontists forced into private clinics
NHS dental contract is a costly disaster
Fewer children can get NHS dental treatment
Professional tooth whitening
Most care homes provide a good service
A quarter of Brits are uninsured on holiday
Unum
New sex discrimination laws coming
Company updates
New help to stop smoking
New Zurich policy in the pipeline
It pays to buy travel insurance early
Britain lagging behind in cancer survival
EU urges food industry to tackle obesity
Cinven wins 1.5 billion pound Bupa auction
Cheap loan protection cover
Touch a poster and get insurance
Insurance needed for Iqama
Spain No 1 for Brits buying abroad
From the boardroom to the garden
Consumers don’t trust the insurers
Bonus for Brighton residents
Standard Life helps primary school children
Norwich Union equity release campaign
Bupa studies carbon footprint
Tailored insurance for gap year travellers
Growing popularity of PMI
Give up smoking
Tesco offers three months’ free cover
Popularity of Private Medical Insurance
New occupational health clinic in London
Turkey bound - don’t forget health insurance
Saga buys AA
Income protection policy improved
ABI launches draft guide
GCC investors plan first Islamic insurer in B
Remember family income benefits
Travel trade loses battle on travel insurance
New film compares US with Europe
All change
LV= cuts term life prices
Scottish Provident appoints Medicals Direct
Tomorrow enhances equity release offering
Unum launches new underwriting approach
Chinese office opens
Alzheimer’s awareness week
Sales of cancer drugs plan taking off
One in four don't have travel insurance
Insurance firm receives licence
Ace Life gets FSA approval for new company
Reform pans NHS
New gym deals
Kids go free
AntInsurance launch new website
People with illness can get travel insurance
Bupa Hospitals bought by private equity firm
May 2007
Obese patients barred from NHS surgery
UK travellers 'ignoring health advice'
UK researchers get stomach bug funding
Obesity surgery 'cuts diabetes risk'
India promotes monsoons and medical tourism
India's medical tourism to grow
Approval for cancer treatment in Scotland
Audit finds variation in stroke care
Australia considers medical tourism
Obesity surgery first for Vietnam
Insurers to seek approval for genetic tests
Gene-based eye therapy trialled in London
Medic extols Singapore medical tourism
Nurses lack contraception training
China offers cerebral palsy treatment
Patients denied free cancer drugs
Revolutionary MRI scanner used in Oxford
Cancer survival rates 'double'
Scientists find 'cure for baldness'
Young people need sexual health education
Allergy patients put at risk
Knee surgery for women launched in UK
Men's sexual health steroid link
More Brits travel to Poland for treatment
Survey reveals poor prostate cancer awareness
Patient advocates obesity surgery
Medical tourism was 'best thing I ever did'
New medical tourism breaks for Scots
Obesity treatment under the spotlight
Koreans get cosmetic surgery for interviews
Minimise risks of non-surgical treatments
Cosmetic surgery review - better regulation
Bangkok clinic offers new cosmetic surgery
Experts sound cosmetic salon warning
Stress fuels cosmetic surgery demand
Cosmetic surgery patients omit to seek advice
Breast surgery 'not to attract men'
UK's botox regulation 'completely inadequate'
Young people opting for cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic surgery "can improve people's lives"
Turkey adds to medical tourism boom
Elderly opting for cosmetic surgery
Medics urge caution over cosmetic surgery
Women opting for genital cosmetic surgery
Croatia grows as dental destination
Hospital Group unveils new dental veneers
Dentists reject NHS in favour of private
Everybody outside for class!
PruHealth announces exclusive gym deals
Declined claims fall significantly
Onlyinsurance plan new products
Post Office comments on PPI research
Goodhealth for sale
New travel insurance for the over 50s
HSA helps Alzheimer’s Society helpline
Protection or rejection
Care system not fit for future generations
NFU Mutual announces TV sponsorship
One Day Travel launched
Skandia pays critical illness claims
Bright Grey gives families a helping hand
Money worries forcing Mums back to work
Insurancewide.com responds to Which? report
Challenge to Ontario ban on PMI
Save money by shopping around
Growing acceptance of paying for care
Think you know protection?
Scottish Provident critical illness stats
Long term care system chronically underfunded
Direct Line and Nat West Life for sale
Under 35s want text service
Dubai health insurance scheme
Pioneer release 2006 claims figures
Norwich Union Healthcare advertising campaign
Bupa hospital sale update
New LHF Dental Plan
MOD and Sterling Life deal for soldiers
Equity release popular among retirees
£2bn worth of drugs wasted every year
Business awards shortlist revealed
Instant cover for UK based New Zealanders
Medical insurance for treatment in India?
Prolific critical illness lists not helping
Does your travel insurance cover terrorism?
Lincoln Exceeds ABI Standard CI Definitions
Aegon Scottish Equitable product updates
Scottish Provident: Rebrand 2007
Cancer doctors’ drug cost concerns
A scheme aimed at the business comm
Hamilton sold
New policies from Foresters
Norwich Union cuts prices
Social changes driving female life cover
M&S customers can donate to breast cancer
Travel insurance - cancer survivors exploited
Travel health insurance for cancer patients
New lifetime mortgage
Tesco Instant Travel Insurance
Cancer insurance pilot
NHS ignores day-to-day needs
Royal London approaches Royal Liver
PMI boosted by NHS failings
April 2007
International Medical Travel Association
Asthma incidents 50% higher among obese
Drugs watchdog to review Velcade
Book highlights benefits of medical tourism
Mediterranean diet could help reduce asthma
Costa Rica emerging as medical destination
Medical tourism thrives in Kerala
Hospitals buy equipment for heavy patients
Study reveals eye surgery MRSA threat
Genes found to affect chemotherapy
New ad rules to address childhood obesity
Genetic obesity link found
Patients go abroad to escape infection
NHS faces abortions 'crisis'
NHS maternity services failing
More Brits seeking treatment abroad
Difficult births in obese women
Heart disease risk increased by salt
Patients to get more hip replacement choice
Thai seminar shows medical tourism benefits
Patients seek private treatment as NHS fails
Mother's puberty provides obesity prediction
Survey reveals death ‘lottery’
Students poorly informed about contraception
Medical tourists turn to Philippines
Cancer is Britons' number one fear
Stroke rehabilitation boost
Stick-thin models make women feel inferior
Brazilian cosmetic surgery firm expands
1.6m Britons want their partner to have cosme
Cosmetic surgery booming in Wales
Cosmetic surgery boom as summer approaches
Cosmetic surgery loans
Government shies away from botox regulation
Stem cell cosmetic surgery therapy in Europe
Rise in demand for private cosmetic dentistry
Elderly breast cancer patients
Charities call for care of the elderly debate
Over-70s brain cancer treatment
Greenbee Life Cover launched
Home reversion regulation goes live 6 April
Saga eyes stock market flotation
Home reversion plans boom as pensions fail
Bright Grey introduces standard definitions
New cover for regular visitors to France
Bupa to auction UK hospitals
Winter sports injuries can break the bank
L&G launches Progressive Income Protection
New nutrition and fitness website
GE Life has unveiled its new name – Tomorrow
Friends Provident celebrate 175 years
Gap year cover is essential
Sky-dive for charity – sponsors wanted
Retired face soaring travel insurance costs
Senior citizens can't find travel insurance
Cancer drug use
New law to integrate UAE health insurance
Critical illness products updated
LV unveils enhanced Critical Illness Cover
Travel Agents selling rip-off insurance
New travel cover for the over 50s
Lifetime mortgages on second homes
Quinn Group completes Bupa takeover
Free cover for children
Boots launches private medical insurance
New policy for cancer drugs
Long term care more expensive than Eton
Launch of Find and Afford
Blair admits he broke pledge on dentists
Swiss voters reject health insurance reform
Standard Life updates critical illness
Bupa upgrades critical illness plans
FSA tells firms to improve standards
Chase Templeton Group acquire Redferns
Britain becoming a high net worth nation
USA Medical treatment is most expensive
Bupa Middle East record
Bupa response to launch of mycancerdrugs
Bupa response to launch of Boots PMI
Denplan launches new quality programme
Aetna Global Benefits coming to the UK
Bupa in hospital sale talks
March 2007
Patients removed from NHS waiting list stats
Boost to Singapore medical tourism
Action needed to combat sexual health crisis
Britain's baby death rate blamed on obesity
Green tea provides prostate cancer hope
Genes may be to blame for drug addiction
Pre-natal vitamins reduce child cancer risk
UK and India strengthen ties
Hip replacements among obese patients
South Korea attracts more medical tourists
Costa Rica hospital promotes services
Nice says no to lung cancer treatment
Obesity surgery patients need support
Obesity surgery can produce memory loss
Parents should know about contraception
New website focuses on obesity surgery
Hip replacement success down to genes
Stem cell treatment hope to eye patien
Private clinics to operate in supermarkets
Private midwives threatened by new rules
NHS could force patients to go private
Scots face hip replacement delays
Caribbean to invest in medical tourism
Private medical screening controls proposed
Cyprus clinics involved in medical tourism
Disc transplant is spinal surgery first
Heart surgery uncertainty could cost lives
Singapore offers 'world-class healthcare
Ante-natal classes under pressure
UK prepares for 'Female Viagra'
Study denies shoulder surgery myths
Pensioner hails Indian hip replacement
Green tea 'could prevent HIV'
Fish oils can help protect the heart
Urine test for prostate cancer screening
Research 'is key' to cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic surgery branches into eyebrows
Big Apple tempts cosmetic surgery patients
Cosmetic surgery on the rise as prices fall
Doctor gives advice on tummy-tucks
Laser liposuction 'next big thing'
Breast enlargement linked to self esteem
Size 12 'perfect' for women
Cosmetic surgery information evening
Cosmetic dentistry Hollywood smiles
Dentists still opting for private work
Watchdog to investigate care of elderly
HSA introduces screening for health cash plan
L&G injects new life into critical illness
Cost is barrier to health screening for women
HSA’s new Dental Plan a success
HSA incubator helps little lives
Bright Grey enters business protection market
Paymentshield launch hybrid policy
Kick the habit and save money
Bupa space travel insurance
Just Retirement enter protection market
Limited time special offer
Stress highlights need for income protection
Bupa advertising targets younger audience
PruProtection
Royal Liver backs Capital of Culture
Nearly four million plan to give up smoking
Welcome LV =
PruHealth to offer Flexible Protection Plan
Fraud and invalid insurance uncovered
Travel insurers are ageist
People seeking health information on the Web
Postcode lottery for NHS dental treatment
Pension Term Assurance is dead
See no evil hear no evil
Most motivating music to exercise to
Launch of InterGlobal Insurance Company
Are you in the wrong job for your personality
£92 million paid in critical illness claims
Travellers want more personal assistance
UK public losing faith in NHS dental care
Life market ignoring special risk cases
Tesco offers free annual travel cover
RIAS increases age limits
InsureandGo wants more terror cover
NHS staff would not be patients in own trust
New income protection plan for self-employed
2 million unable to find NHS dentist
Patients are losing out says BDA
FCO travel advice for Philippines
Thomas Cook launches travel insurance
Greenbee Life Cover
L&G pull out of health cash market
New advertising campaign from Bupa
Cromwell Hospital pioneers brain surgery tool
February 2007
Virgin stem cell bank announced
Pregnant women warned about private scans
Patients with eating disorders
Welsh get patchy cancer treatment
Sea creature cancer treatment
January abortion figures
Nearly half of women report pregnancy scares
Hair dye allergy
Smear test policy putting young women at risk
Breast cancer treatment
Sexual health ignorance
Abortions during relationships
Lifestyle terminations banned
Indian knee replacement
Medical tourism to thrive
Vietnam enters medical tourism industry
Medics attack surgery freezes
Medical tourism in India
Exercise beneficial for breast cancer
Regulation of backstreet clinics shelved
New obesity treatment
Hong Kong medical excellence
Natural contraception 'as effective as the pi
Breast cancer treatment beneficial
British women fattest in Europe
'Beating heart' surgery no better than bypass
Vitamin D reduces falls among elderly
Private clinics defend health MOTs
Thailand to host medical tourism event
TV shows behind cosmetic surgery boom
Lower eyebrows the new ideal
No regrets after male breast reduction
More men want cosmetic surgery
New cosmetic procedure takes off five years
Natural breast implants on horizon
Half women consider cosmetic surgery
Scientists study skin filler
Pensioners admit cosmetic surgery dreams
Restylane - 'a very popular filler'
NHS forcing dental patients to Hungary
NHS dentists delay treatment
Cosmetic dentistry warning
NHS dentists turn away patients
Polish dentists 'better skills and training'
Survey reveals problems of stress
Skiers should take adequate travel insurance
Healthy steps launched
Health cash plan book of vouchers offer
Complementary therapy rise
Good year in 2006 for PMI
Bupa gift to charity
Paymentshield mortgage protection insurance
BIBA launch new payment protection insurance
Canada Life meets critical illness standard
Quinn Group acquires Bupa Ireland
New income protection insurance launched
Cirencester Friendly income protectio
Paymentcare comments on PPI market
Pioneer income protection enhancements
New Asda Life service
Regulator fines GE Capital Bank over PPI
British Insurance on PPI referral
Health insurer buyout
OFT refers PPI to Competition Commission
AXA reduces prices
NU critical illness improvements
Expatriate insurance from Kinsure
Growing market for health insurance
Banks unfair to PPI customers
The end of ski holidays?
AXA offers free membership at LA Fitness
Dental insurance becoming a must have
New healthcare cash plan
Medical insurance in Saudi Arabia
Switching payment protection insurance
AXA buys Legal & General PMI business
Capital One payment protection fine
British Insurance for sale
Off-piste travel insurance warning
Critical illness underwriting
Warning of heart problems
Friends Provident income protection benefits
Cash plan discount extended
AXA life and critical illness products
PMI providers fail to meet expectations
PruHealth passes 100,000 mark
Non-smokers save on life insurance
British concern over NHS
MPs demand tougher travel insurance rules
Pensioners embrace cosmetic surgery
William Russell global health plans
Cash plan provider offers free holiday
Adventurous over 50s neglect travel insurance
AXA PPP healthcare charity sponsorship
New CT Heartscan Service at Capio Hospital
DoH to close maternity units
January 2007
Legal age for buying tobacco increase to 18
Housework protect against breast cancer
Drink a day ok high blood pressure
Britons believe cancer risk is down to fate
New eye surgery technique-quicker, less pain
Indian hospital-medical tourism initiative
Herceptin, significant survival benefits
Obesity treatment needs more trials
Pill heightens blood clot risk for obese
Overweight 9-yr-olds develop heart disease
Lasik is "a great comfort for patients"
Jamaica hospital chief - medical tourism
New Philippine hospital for medical tourism
Gonorrhoea, bladder cancer link confirmed
Cold virus provides cancer treatment hope
Overeating inflates life insurance cost
Faith-based NHS care "impractical"
Computer-aided knee surgery rescues skiers
Obesity surgery helps 5st weight loss
Cancer treatment for young people inadequate
Obesity surgery in Brazil - affordable, safe
Vitamin A inhibitors, prevent gullet cancer?
Surgeon choice improve cancer treatment
Radiotherapy 'should be standard' after ops
Obesity surgery 'should be last resort'
Lives depend on cancer vaccine decision
Ministers attack government obesity strategy
Weight loss procedure, effective alternative
Patients left to go blind without treatment
Tests of new spinal surgery procedure
Keyhole heart surgery is a UK first
Lasik eye surgery available for thin corneas
Stem cells provide cosmetic surgery solution
Patients have unrealistic expectations
Surgery lottery 'violates common sense'
Cosmetic surgery focus for stem cell research
Third of women would have cosmetic surgery
Harley Street offers all-female surgical team
Men choose 'torsoplasty' to improve body
Brits seek cosmetic surgery to enhance chin
Liposuction, lowest complication rate
Botox addiction 'not possible', says clinic
Better visual results from new tummy tuck op
Cosmetic surgeons offer cut-price surg
Cosmetic surgeons offer advice on services
Combination therapy 'the way forward'
Patients should visit specialists for botox
High-tech face-lift offers quicker recovery
Men seek breast-reducing liposuction
Polish dentistry impresses on quality & price
New policies for Gibraltar, Spain and Portuga
The Adventure Travel Show
PruHealth offers New Year incentives
Scottish Provident death rates fall
New look website for Denplan
Adventure holiday risks
Ten reasons for not getting std life quote
Companies fined for breaking PPI rules
A healthy outlook for PHP
Your Health Plus Limited goes bust
Bupa supports cancer charity marketers
Brits lost billions thru illness and injury
Exeter Friendly updates PMI plans
Bupa link with Fitness First
Exercise for vanity and health
Health Shield updates health cash plans
AIG Direct launches Cancer Support Plan
AIG withdraws Healthnow
Unum updates definitions on critical illness
Product for people with parents living abroad
Accident prone construction bulls
Virgin Money response to cancer findings
Stroke rehabilitation 'poorer in women'
New Gamma Knife treats multiple brain tumours
Launch of new cellulite treatment
December 2006
Computer program "new era in cancer research
Underweight women 'more likely to miscarry'
New ultrasound technique aid breast cancer
Soaring obesity rates, cancer epidemi
Tunisia 'extraordinary' medical tourism boom
Bupa national ophthalmology services network
Patients travel to Singapore for procedures
Mexican hotel enters medical tourism
Exercise reduces colon cancer risk by a fifth
Scots go under the surgeon's knife in India
Norfolk patients denied obesity surgery
Smoking 'plays a role in knee osteoarthritis'
Obesity surgery to be offered to children
Private patients faster access to cancer care
Marie Stopes offers Christmas contraception
Fall in breast cancer cases - low HRT uptake
Early cancer treatment improves life
Low-fat diet prevent breast cancer recurrence
Patients face two-year wait for hip replaceme
10% discount for Hajj travel vaccinations
Mistletoe 'not an effective cancer treatment'
Obese kids' parents hamper official study
Self-inflicted illnesses face longer NHS wait
New skin treatment - "remarkable improvement"
Long-lasting lip enhancements
40% rise in cosmetic surgery in 2006
Bangkok clinic offers free transport
Experts give advice on preparing for surgery
TV shows to provide cosmetic surgery insight
Do your homework before treatment abroad
Croatian sightseeing with dentistry de
Still not enough NHS dentists
Britons 'need to save for long-term care'
Home monitoring system launched
Westfield Health has received another award
Webmoney have new underwriter and products
Norwich Union reduces its rates
Risks of non-disclosure
Launch of sickplayplus
Scottish Widows celebrates anniversary
Bupa to exit Ireland
Accident and sickness risk to income
AXA PPP healthcare relaunch prestige plan
Workers too scared to take lunch break
Insurer cuts illness claim times
Scottish Provident may be taken over
PTA chaos
WPA adds new option to essential cover
Expats don't look back
Virgin Money comments on Macmillan research
Health Shield improve health cash plans
Tesco launches new health insurance products
Bupa launch gap year cover for over 35s
PTA, No insurer has permanently withdrawn
Bupa against excessive surgeon fees
Protection planning being ignored
Bupa pledges millions to help charities
Britons need to plan for growing old
New 2007 company plans from Denplan
WPA offers dental cover to children
Prudential equity release plan wins award
Life insurance from greenbee
Scottish Provident cut prices
HSA donates £ 100,000 to Alzheimers Society
Uncovering benefit of company health cover
Min. standards needed for tele-underwriting
Lutine withdraws PTA
HCA hospitals publishes quality report
Tories warn of 43 threatened maternity units
BUPA publishes data on treatment outcomes
November 2006
Scientists unveil new skin cancer treatment
Articial liver provides transplant hope
Mothers and daughters body perception differs
Artificial organ allows heart to heal itself
Prostate cancer patients denied drug
Stem cell heart attack treatment
Alcohol-related deaths double within 15 year
Disability may reduce breast cancer survival
Smoking worsens cancer treatment side-effects
Patient receives smart knee replacement
Statins could help more people
Government launches sexual health campaign
Non-invasive obesity surgery on the horizon
Nice opposes lung cancer treatment on NHS
Thailand for quality treatment at low prices
South Africa, support for medical tourism
BOTOX® injections could reduce knee pain
Cosmetic procedures after obesity surgery
Hip replacement surgery, reduce back pain
Nice faces court action over drug decision
One third Scottish pregnancies are unplanned
Obesity surgery patients, risk kidney stones
New sex education programme 'no better'
Criminal drug addicts, get heroin on NHS?
CT scans improve facial reconstruction
Folic acid 'could reduce heart disease risk'
Over-65s, obesity surgery more complications
The Philippines, new medical tourism package
Chemotherapy causes changes in brain
First-time ecstasy use damages brain
NHS hospital defers hip and knee replacement
Sunbeds increase skin cancer risk by 75%
Physiotherapy practice launches physical MOT
Indian hospitals and airlines tourism deals
Asian women rely on gold to prevent ageing
Men - greatest untapped market
Australia promotes cosmetic surgery holidays
Alcohol and stress age the skin
Philippines more popular for cosmetic surgery
MediSpa to open more UK clinics
FDA approves silicone breast implants in US
People in their 60s considered middle-aged
BOTOX®seekers warned, visit reputable clinics
One fifth of cosmetic surgery loans by men
Dental patients return smiling from Hungary
Vaccinating staff and residents reduce flu
Cancer tops critical illness claims
Standard Life critical illness claims
Paycare make it happen at Wolves
UnumProvident extends age limit to 70
Westfield wins cash plan award
Top operations for expats revealed
Foresters health insurers are not boring
Medicash boss is new ambassador for health
Standard Life Healthcare launches new option
Post Office warning on cut price insurance
InterGlobal highly commended at awards
Standard Life new range of income protection
Westfield Continues Life Saving Initiative
'Increasing pool' of UK HIV cases
Liverpool Victoria helps with Farepak losses
Travel agents' risky sales practices
CIS adds free legal helpline for 2m customers
Life insurance voted the number one priority
Treasury review of travel insurance stirs it
Norwich Union test the nation’s knowledge
AXA PPP healthcare 6 week cover promoted
MIA travel insurance for existing illness
Britons give dental health the brush-off
British Insurance welcomes FSA fines
Scottish Widows warns on income protection
British retirees living in squalor abroad
PruHealth awards ‘double whammy’
Bright Grey to extend term of Critical Illnes
Chase Templeton takes over PHA
New PET/CT scanner at the Cromwell
Private emergency unit will "ease the burden"
October 2006
Delay in flu jabs leads to NHS rationing
Medication needs of obesity surgery patients
Food cravings likened to drug addiction
Research aims to improve sleep patterns
Gastric band offers effective obesity surgery
Patients 'not treat obesity surgery as cure'
Chemo delay following breast surgery 'okay'
New AMD drug produces 'exciting' results
BOTOX® useful stroke rehabilitation tool
Exercise guidance 'not reducing child obesity
Cancer jab "mandatory" for 11 to 12-year-olds
Breast cancer patients with anaemia, exercise
Glaxo - EU approval of breast cancer drug
Health divide splits England
Vision and hearing deterioration connected
Medical information on a memory stick
Arthritis drug not available through NHS
Alzheimer's drug to be available privately
More Scots turn to private healthcare
Health screening introduced by Saga
Stem cells to treat motor neurone disease
Vitamin D linked to breast cancer prevention
ECG test on sale to the public in UK
Cervical cancer vaccine now available in UK
India increasingly popular
New heart centre boost medical tourism
Warnings issued on drug-induced labour
Cancer drug not available on NHS
Obesity surgery gives women pregnancy hope
Celebrity distorts perception, breast cancer
Indian hospitals in modernisation drive
"Coffee break face lift" now available
Tourists dabble with cosmetic surgery
Eyelash transplants
NHS dentistry survey reveals "grim picture"
Do-it-yourself dentistry 'harmful'
Bupa wins care home award
John Lewis teams up with Friends Provident
HSA launches new guide to dentistry
Pre paid funeral plans
Music therapy helps stressed out Britain
ABI improve online and telephone applications
Norwich Union pulls out of care market
MediCare International changes underwriters
Scottish Widows supports Breast Cancer Care
New UK study on healthy lifestyles
Report on cost of private medical insuran
Health screening service for the over 50's
Royal Liver launches new product
New Equity Release Provider
Greenbee launches travel insurance policy
Tax relief on private health insurance
Realities of retirement
Mondial UK launches Personal Accident product
Joint bid for Scottish Widows
Anniversary of Prudential's lifetime mortage
Lutine enters Pension Term Assurance market
Norwich Union critical illness payments
Swiss Reinsurance buys GE Life
Saga sponsors Knox-Johnston
WPA wins new best healthcare product
Backcare Awareness Week - check insurance
Buying property in Spain not just for old
A winner with Westfield Health
Zurich launches guaranteed whole of life
British Insurance slashes premium costs
Scottish Widows to launch menu product
Payment protection insurance practices
Expacare launches new product, Valuecare
PHC launches individual HealthCover4Life
Dentists quit NHS in fees bust up
New affordable dental plan from HSA
New health cash plan for small businesses
Smokers to be denied NHS ops
Delays as NHS cancels 620 operations a day
Disinfectant reduces MRSA by 75%
Bupa opens emergency treatment centre
Robotic wheelchair boost rehabilitation
September 2006
German spa hotels provide post-op relaxation
Semen may fuel cervical cancer growth
Waist size 'good indicators of health risks
Older fathers linked to autism in kids
Obesity doubles the risk of cataracts
Density of breast tissue, cancer risk link
French surgeon was 'brilliant'
Hypnosis reduces children's cancer pain
Philippines promotes medical tourism
Clinics to provide cervical cancer vaccine
Bupa hospital introduces bariatric surgery
Scots avoid operation waits
Obesity surgery being 'rationed' on the NHS
Singapore offers discounts for treatments
Artificial cornea could restore eyesight
Vitamin D reduces pancreatic cancer risk
One in seven young men has chlamydia
Abortion rate rise
Acupuncture is 'beneficial' for back pain
Irish attracted by medical tourism
Sleeping disorders depression
Prostate cancer treatment, diabetes risk
New band for obesity treatment
Smokers unaware they have COPD
Belgian hospital - precise cancer treatment
Newer obesity treatment more effective
Germany, attractive option, medical treatment
Diabetes, leads to acute organ failure
History of STD linked to prostate cancer risk
Drug users warned of dental health risks
Governor backs Indian city
Drug 'could halve cirrhosis death rate'
Breast cancer increase but outlook brighter
Community psychiatric care found lacking
Exercise before joint ops aids recovery
Hip replacement reduces lower back pain
Women 'want to look 10 years younger'
Plastic surgery reduces nasal obstruction
Mums, divorcees enjoy cosmetic surgery boost
Men wake up to benefits of cosmetic surgery
3m elderly suffer poor mental health by 2021
Brits fail to save for long-term care
Health-on-Line : Discount for buying online
Fast-living Brits face burnout
Hygiene over privacy, top reason for pmi
Brits sacrifice sex to live to 100
Health insurance market growing
Health-On-Line product launches planned
Liverpool Victoria adding Red Arc
LHF Healthplan donates to charity
Scottish Equitable changes name
Hidden expense of payment protecti
Sales boost for Universal Provident
It has never been cheaper to insure own life
Medicash celebrates 135 years
Elderly parents receive £33 billion of care
Qatar's compulsory health insurance for expat
Why Mutuals are better
Scottish Widows checks out of Asda life cover
Free Extra Care service for all critical illn
Scottish Provident cuts prices
Homeowners to pick up compulsory mppi bill
Britons underestimate private treatment cost
Dencover launches 3 in 1
No desire to delay retirement
Crunch time for NHS dentistry?
New policy from British Insurance
IP Insurance-First time buyers run risks
HSA launching individual dental plan in Sept
HSA Cash plan promotion
Pensioners not planning for Long Term Care
Tesco launch own private medical insurance
PruHealth taking off big time
Hospital superbugs fuel patient concerns
Scans of vegetative brain reveal awareness
August 2006
Exactech defends its knee replacements
Elderly and vulnerable affected by NHS cuts
Mushroom ‘could help in fight against cancer’
Sexual health money going towards NHS bills
Genetic defect may prevent 'full' feeling
GBS test available in private clinics
Obesity vaccine one step closer to reality
Poor cardio fitness increases complications
Ignorant of link between obesity and cancer
'Funnel chest' surgery boosts CV performance
Record procedures using computerised system
Cataract surgery achieves 95% success
Breast cancer drugs get draft approval
Cancer drug delivery 'to be revolutionised'
Morning surgery 'safer'
India gets new, less invasive hip implant
New spinal fusion procedure reduces risks
Laser treatment provides acne relief
Longer life means more knee problems
Effect of weight loss on cellulite, variable
One third of Britons will be obese by 2010
Cancer drugs decision a "scandal"
Wristband reduces nausea after surgery
Combined transplants reduce organ rejection
Government announces anti-obesity campaign
Breast cancer patients skip medication
Intestinal surgery linked to eye problems
Gastric bypass 'effective' for severe obesity
Over-confident Brits overlook travel jabs
Less invasive techniques speed recovery
Obese patients face aggressive ovarian cancer
Stryker approval of hip replacement
India 'nation of choice' for medical tourists
Obesity treatment launched in UK
Switzerland first to approve blindness drug
Middle-aged women want cosmetic surgery
Breast implants link to suicide, not cancer
Cosmetic surgery popular among minority group
Advice for cosmetic surgery patients
Combined cosmetic procedures safe, study show
BOTOX® could limit facial wound scarring
Obesity surgery-rise in body contouring
Scottish demand for cosmetic surgery growing
Plastic surgery application trial
Health officials identify unsafe clinics
Dentists earn more from private treatment
NHS looks overseas to beat dentist deficit
62% expect NHS dentistry to get worse
NHS dental charges up 80%
Demand for company dental plans rising
Healthy mouth equals healthy body
NHS dentist contracts remain unresolved
Legal & General cuts prices
£1500 Center Parcs voucher offer
Norwich Union cuts prices
30 days from financial crisis, says Prudentia
Consumers lack critical illness understanding
Income Protection Insurance - Bupa cuts prices
Prudential launches sales team
Critical illness prices cut
Improvements to Norwich Union Healthcare PMI
Standard Life Healthcare changes
AXA makes Protection Account more available
Pioneer releases claims figures
New insurance scheme for cancer sufferers
New Gamma Knife – Perfexion to be installed
Policy 'worrying' for patient safety
July 2006
Benefits of overseas treatment
BOTOX® could ease depression
Cancer more common in rural, wealthy children
Gastric bypass more effective than banding
NHS services for MS 'in a very sorry state'
New treatments to combat obesity
Allergy sufferers let down by NHS
NHS obesity surgeons treat most serious cases
Varicose vein treatments less intrusive
Obesity can hamper medical diagnoses
Nice opposes NHS availability of cancer drug
India medical tourism destination of choice
New knee replacement causes 96% less wear
93 weeks for NHS hearing aids assessments
New cancer drug likely to be 'limited' on NHS
Women dislike their body
New facelift device produces promising result
Cost is barrier to cosmetic surgery
New face scanner
Patients report looking younger after BOTOX®
Link: periodontal infection and heart disease
Australian health insurance
Bupa insurance for cancer patients
Government backed equity release products
Healthcare insurance for Spain and Portugal
Legal and General pays for Herceptin
Long waits for diagnostic tests on the NHS
New rules on expatriate insurance in UAE
New equity release plan
Private medical insurance in Scotland
Sports injuries could cost you
Lebanon Conflict
Health Insurer goes green
EU healthcard to apply in Romania
Insurers will have to answer case studies
Insurers will pay for new cancer drug
PruHealth aims to be the leading health insur
Flexible Protection Plan online direct
Critical illness policy offers wider cover
Cheap insurance for the young
CIS Critical Illness Insurance
Bupa-UK Superbrand for third consecutive year
New MRI technique builds faster images
New biomedical imaging sensor
MRI and CT scan waiting times released
June 2006
Anne Diamond has lap band surgery
Britons prefer plastic surgery to tea
Body dysmorphic disorder
Changes at BAPS
Cosmetic surgery becomes the norm
Cosmetic surgery increases by 30%
Contour threading for facelifts
New cosmetic surgery site
Need for dental insurance
Dental complaints service
Improved private medical insurance from PruHe
Insurer pays for Herceptin
New medical insurance plan for families
Financing long term care remains unclea
Freedom Healthnet launches Diamond Plus
Scottish Provident sold
Liverpool Victoria introduce teleunderwriting
Expatriate health insurance in Spain
Pay less for mortgage payment protection
Standard Life plans to go public in July
New PMI plan from BCWA
Critical illness recommendations
Legal and General launches Healthcare Choices
Confidence in NHS hits a new low
Award winner for international health insuran
Insurers need to amend policies
Expatriate health insurance compulsory in UAE
Bupa Pension Term Assurance
Affordable PMI from PatientChoice
New cancer treatment system at the Cromwell
Thalassemia - New test available
May 2006
UK tooth whitening boom
Updated products from PHC
Innovative product from Prudential
Self employed and small business
Most people are health illiterate
Health insurance in Bahrain
Dedicated support for cancer sufferers
Denplan launches Elementary Dental Cover
Critical illness cover
Breakthrough in cancer treatment
New weight loss programme for obesity
April 2006
New health insurance products
Bupa enhance critical illness policies
Doctors choose private health care
March 2006
Companies make customer pledge
Free pedometer from Saga
Liverpool Victoria claim figures
New dental insurance plan
Saga increases cash plan levels
Stop smoking and save money
February 2006
Changes in Netherlands health system
Dentists abandoning NHS
Goodhealth moves into China
New dental and optical plan
Latest Scottish Widows claims figures
New medical insurance policy
Queues for dentists banned!
Small businesses lack protection
Small businesses need health insurance
New private hospital in Coventry
January 2006
Campaign to boost PMI
Critical illness plans rejected
Critical illness figures
Fixed price pledge for expatriates
Goodhealth changes insurers
Health insurance compulsory for expatriates
Health insurance compulsory in UAE
New cover for cancer
New policy for the over 55s
Paycare new literature
PruHealth offers free gym membership
Rules on critical illness under review
Scottish Equitable publish figures
Self employed risk health and wealth
Standard Life new plan
Obesity surgery increases
Hospital waiting lists
December 2005
BUPA Thailand
Exeter Friendly
Groupama
HSA
Joint advertising campaign
Norwich Union
Price increase for AXA
PruHealth
RFU special offer
Westfield Health
Private hospitals and cleanliness
Hospitals and insurers join forces
New technique for breast cancer treatment
New treatment for prostate cancer
Cosmetic surgery becomes the norm
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