At least 13,000 premature deaths from cancer could be prevented each year in the UK alone, says the World Cancer Research Foundation. “By eating healthily, being physically active and keeping to a healthy weight, we estimate that about a third of the most common cancers could be prevented” says the report http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21299550
A recent study finds people with diabetes are suffering needlessly from regular low blood surgar attacks. Yet another reason why individuals with diabetes should track the glucose levels and be proactively manage it. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8287614.stm
December 1, 2008 by healthsupportsystems
Health Support Systems, Inc. announced the availability of complimentary Health Campaign Materials for enterprises, community health groups and small health plans. The Health Campaign includes free online and print materials on smoking cessation, diet, and nutrition, with a health dashboard to tie it all together. It also includes a series on living with diabetes and hypertension.
March 31, 2008 by healthsupportsystems
Health Support Systems (www.healthsupportsystems.com) today announced the launch of several new features to the enterprise version of its flagship product, the Health Monitor. Among the new features are the ability for patients to: add and track radiology and imaging records several new risk reports ability to search over 1000 diseases by name or symptoms
March 1, 2008 by healthsupportsystems
Health Support Systems (www.healthsupportsystems.com) today announced the launch of another service that is available at no cost, named the “Ask an Expert” program. Using this free service, users can post their medical questions and receive answers from medical professionals from around the globe. Since the health care professionals may not be licensed to practice medicine […]
December 1, 2007 by healthsupportsystems
We thank all those users who have sent in their feedback and bug reports. The new version incorporates a lot of bug fixes and enhancements. New features include: Medication and immunization tracker Complete drug information including latest safety alerts on all prescription medicines Powerful search tool that lets you search the drug database by brand […]
November 1, 2007 by healthsupportsystems
San Francisco based Health Support Systems, Inc (HSS) today announced the release of an online disease management portal, offered free to individual users. (http://www.healthsupportsystems.com) This free service helps people who are living with chronic conditions like diabetes, obesity, hypertension or heart disease better manage their health through a combination of self-monitoring, education and qualitative analysis. […]
February 4, 2013 by healthsupportsystems
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