More than one in three people who drink alcohol “binge” on a typical night out. The annual Healthy Ireland report has been released and it makes more mixed reading. 54 per cent of male drinkers binge, compared to 19 per cent of woman. The problem is even worse among the least well-off, with 43 per… Read More »
LONDON (Reuters) – Consumers and the pharmaceuticals industry alike are anxious about medicine supplies, if there is no deal on Britain’s departure from the European Union. FILE PHOTO: Protesters demonstrate against the possible stockpiling of medecines and food in the event of a no-deal Brexit in London, Britain. Aug 22, 2018. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo While… Read More »
A significant proportion of the population is grappling with a new and controversial disorder: compulsive sexual behaviour, a new study has found. And it’s not just men, as a surprising number of women say they have trouble controlling their sexual urges. Of 2,325 U.S. adults surveyed, 10 per cent of men and seven per cent… Read More »
Fears for almost 10,000 pensioners as one of the biggest care providers is on the brink of collapse and ‘may go out of business by next MONTH’ The Care Quality Commission has today raised concerns that Allied Healthcare The firm offers home care services across 84 councils to around 9,300 people It provides a range… Read More »
WASHINGTON — A top official of the American Cancer Society has resigned in part because of concern over some of the organization’s fund-raising partnerships. The official, Dr. Otis W. Brawley, an executive vice president and chief medical officer, resigned his post late last week after 11 years at the society. His departure was largely attributed… Read More »