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News : January 2008

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British businesses know the value of workplace health but remain reluctant to invest due to a gap in guidance and a lack of incentives, according to a new report out today.   Norwich Union...
The establishment of a federal health insurance authority to regulate the health insurance industry across the United Arab Emirates has moved a step closer.   Compulsory health insurance for...
The Post Office
Post Office Head of Protection Products, Duncan Caesar-Gordon, comments on The Competition Commissions PPI working paper:   "The Post Office has been calling for an open market for PPI sales...
One in ten girls have sexual infection
Young people need better education on sex and relationships to help them make informed decisions about their sexual health  experts have claimed. According to the Family Planning Association...
Breast Enlargement: How Big Should You Go?
Silicone gel implants have become the most popular choice for women undergoing breast enlargement surgery, surgeons have revealed. Medics at the Plastic Surgery Centre of the South in Atlanta claim...
Knee replacement patient - Belgium
British surgeons have created a new magnetic hip replacement that they claim can last a lifetime. According to orthopaedic surgeons Paul Lee and Michael Clarke, the MagneHip lasts for at least three...
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Royal Liver has increased the maximum sum assured for its accelerated critical illness product to £1m.   The insurer made the move to ensure that those people seeking a high sum assured will...
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Two out of three people in the UK say they have no plans to put any money aside to fund their social care in older age, research has found.   The survey of 1,000 people by three charities -...
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Norwich Union has a series of price reductions across its Mortgage Life Insurance and Term Assurance product ranges.   The move is designed to help those feeling the effects of the credit crunch...
It takes time to adjust to cosmetic surgery
A new study has revealed that the majority of cosmetic surgery patients take up to six months to feel comfortable with their new appearance. Research published by the Harley Medical Group suggests...
Thread vein surgery
Many women put up with unsightly thread veins and rosacea  without realising that there is a simple way to treat them. According to consultant surgeon Brian Newman, who operates clinics in Harley...
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Consumers who are unable to access an NHS dentist should consider private dental insurance , an expert has claimed. According to a recent survey for the Citizens Advice Bureau, one third of people in...
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In conjunction with the government’s proposal to encourage employers to promote good health among employees, and as a counter to the new year's 'obesity epidemic' headlines, The Royal Institute...
Breakthrough in cosmetic dentistry
Lumineers® by Cerinate® porcelain veneers is the pain free, non-invasive cosmetic dental treatment which will transform any smile into a whiter, brighter, full-on beam and enhance your...
Patients want celebrity cosmetic surgery
Clients in Beverly Hills are increasingly going to cosmetic surgery  clinics and asking for facial features they admire on celebrities, it has been reported. A new survey published by the Beverly...
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Scottish Friendly has won a prestigious international award for best practice in insurance administration - one of only five firms worldwide to be recognised, and the only European winner.   The...
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Around 71% of people in the UK have at least one life insurance policy, compared with 45% of people in Italy and 53% in both Germany and Spain, according to Axa.   The insurer found that buying a...
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Independent health insurance broker, Essential Healthcare is urging the millions of Briton's forced to forego their regular dental check ups due to a shortage of NHS dentists to bite the bullet and...
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The Ski Club of Great Britain has issued holidaymakers with tips for taking out insurance for ski holidays this winter.   The top tip on the list includes ensuring that the travel insurance...
Critical illness insurance has become such a success that it is now one of the biggest protection policies in the UK, its creator has claimed.   Dr Marius Barnard, who introduced the product in...