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News : January 2010

Private Healthcare UK keeps you up to date with the latest news and developments in private treatment in the UK.

CIGNA International to offer individual private medical insuranceCIGNA International will develop and offer individual private medical insurance to respond to the emerging needs of customers around the globe.
Isle of Man policies cover new medical risksThe first insurance policies designed to offer Manx residents the medical cover they will need in the United Kingdom when the Reciprocal Health Agreement ends on March 31 2010, have been launched.
IVF success rates decrease with ageCouples who leave conception until later in life are risking "more trouble" with fertility, according to one expert. Clare Lewis-Jones MBE, chief executive of Infertility Network UK, has said that...
Visceral fat important for weight lossHigh quantities of visceral fat have been linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Despite these risks, around 88 per cent of Europeans are unaware of what visceral fat is,...
World First extends winter sports cover for skiers with pre-existing medical conditionsSkiing is dangerous, which makes travel insurance vital, but holidaymakers with pre-existing medical conditions are not taking cover as it can be hard to find affordable policies.
Young people 'indifferent' to Chlamydia riskParents and their offspring remain largely ignorant of the risks posed to health by STIs, such as Chlamydia. A new report from Populus has found nearly 60,000 young people between the ages of 15 and...
More awareness needed for bowel cancerMore awareness is needed to protect Britons from the dangers of bowel cancer, according to one doctor. While bowel cancer is Britain's second biggest cancer killer, Dr Chris Steele has warned that...
Orthodontic cosmetic dentistry benefits highlightedNational Orthodontic Week (NOW) will take place in March this year. The campaign is intended to inform patients of the possibilities available through orthodontics, including some cosmetic dentistry...
Isabel is The Face of ChildsureThe Face of Childsure began in September 2009 when Alison Thornberry, founder of Childsure decided to run a competition to find the face of their new brand of children's health insurance.
Better diabetes awareness urgedEducation about diabetes needs to be improved urgently to make sure patients understand how to look after themselves. That is according to Jenny Hirst, co-chairman of the Insulin Dependent Diabetes...
Vitamin D, lung problems linked in asthma patientsResearchers have identified an association between vitamin D intake and poor lung function in people with asthma. The study, carried out by scientists at National Jewish Health in Denver, found that...
Childhood obesity 'not being recognised'Three-quarters of parents whose children are overweight think that they are normal weight, new research has revealed. A study by scientists at the University Medical Centre Groningen in the...
Sainsbury's offers 10% off travel insuranceSainsbury's is offering a ten per cent discount on travel insurance to customers who book their policies online. The supermarket is promoting its travel policy, that promises comprehensive cover at...
One in three travel insurers deny quote to over 80s, says Age ConcernAge discrimination remains rife in the insurance industry according to new independent research published by Age Concern and Help the Aged. New evidence reveals a third of travel insurers...
Zurich reports fourth annual increase in critical illness paymentsZurich has released critical illness figures for 2009 that show a 28% rise in the total number of claims paid out since 2005. The number of critical illness claims paid out has risen for the fourth...
Aviva introduces discounts on critical illness coverAviva has introduced premium reductions for when cancer or multiple sclerosis exclusions are necessary under its critical illness plans. This means customers with pre-existing conditions or family...
Expats in Switzerland need insuranceExpats must obtain health insurance within the first three months of their arrival in Switzerland. Expats moving to Switzerland need to ensure they are covered by private medical insurance, in order...
Westfield unveils online initiativeWestfield Health has launched a range of online services and initiatives for customers. All policyholders on Westfield's Advantage, Good4you, Foresight and Chamber health cash plans can now view...
LV= launches new 50 Plus plan TV advertLV=, has launched its fifth TV advertising campaign to promote its 50 Plus plan. The new TV advertisement features three different families, with each one giving their perspective on losing a parent....
Thailand major medical tourism destinationThailand has been highlighted as a major destination for medical tourism. The Asian Medical Tourism Analysis (2008-12) has found that medical care in the country can be up to 70 per cent cheaper than...

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