The Leading Physicians of The World

Cancers caused by smoking, drinking and excessive sunbathing have soared in the past decade, official research has revealed. The figures, released by the Office for National Statistics, reveal large increases in the incidence of so called “lifestyle” related cancers.The biggest rise has been in the rate of skin cancer, which has increased by 56% among men and 38% among women since 2002. Experts at the ONS blamed changes in fashion,  which has seen people wear more revealing clothing in recent years, along with increased levels of sunbathing and sun bed use. Oral cancers, which have been linked to smoking and poor diet, have increased by 37% while kidney cancer has increased by 25% in men and 36% in women. These are thought to be linked to drinking alcohol. Here are some habits that have the strongest link to cancer. 1  Excessive stress It’s hard to not have some type of stress in your life. We all have stressors from work, family, and just the day-to-day trials...

Healthcare is seen as a unique and most respected career choice when compared to other areas. For the last few decades, medical jobs have been minimal. For now, there are more than 200 designations available in healthcare sector. Just as the size of the medical field has increased, there have been major strides in medical advancements. It is remembered that in 2003 the number of women outnumbered that of men enrolling in medical schools around the globe. All the advancements and changes have however not come cheap. The U.S national health spending was below $2 trillion in the year 2006. This article will help you understand the historical medical advancements, medical careers available, and facts about current and former medical positions alongside salary information. Medical Advancements Let’s look at a few medical advancements since 460 B.C and how the medical profession is today: 460 B.C. - This is the time Hippocrates, who is regarded as the father of weste...

Taking care of your teeth at home can help you maintain your  dental health  and prevent periodontal, or gum, disease from developing. Richard H. Price, DMD, spokesperson for the American Dental Association and a former clinical instructor at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, says regular home care should include daily brushing and flossing. “My advice is to brush thoroughly, at least twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening before going to bed,” says Dr. Price. “Be sure to floss at least once a day. I do it after every meal when I can.” Proper dental care at home, combined with seeing your dentist regularly, is your ticket to good dental health, says Price, who is retired from a 35-year private group dental practice in Newton, Mass. Think you know everything about proper brushing and flossing techniques? Understand the basics and what you can do to promote oral health. Oral health begins with clean teeth. Keeping the area ...

As 2017 is almost halfway over, many predictions have come forth of what is expected to change in the healthcare industry come 2018. Some of these changes are based on the advancements made in the healthcare industry. Such advancements have come due to government laws to ensure there is reduced medical cost, improved consumer’s taste, convenience of health care, personalized health care and quality of health care. By looking at healthcare for 2017, below are the top 5 predictions of what to expect in 2018 and the coming years: 1.        Digital health in Full Action After the introduction of digital technologies in almost all industries, you will expect to see the same in healthcare. Digital technologies are enabled by proliferation of cloud computing, sensors, mobile applications, tablets and smartphones. As digital technologies are the enablers of healthcare transformation, many businesses under healthcare industry are looking to deliver new digit...