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Do I Need a Second Opinion?

How many times have you come away from the doctor's a bit unsure and wanting a second opinion, but never actually seeking it? With a survey revealing people are more likely to seek a second opinion on financial advice (36%) [...]

November 30th, 2016|

The Huffington Post: An Open Letter to the Public, by Alivia’s Michaela Hull

Alivia's very own Senior Personal Health Manager, Michaela Hull has written for the world famous Huffington Post to share her views on the importance of a second opinion, her background and her perspective altering experiences with Alivia's clients. She also touches [...]

October 19th, 2016|

Spotlight On: Prostate Cancer Treatment

Alivia’s “Spotlight On” series offer patients an all-in-one overview of some of the key treatment options for patients diagnosed with serious illness, including new exciting treatments too. In the UK, over 47,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every [...]

September 22nd, 2016|

Could Going to Uni Put You at Risk of Serious Illness?

According to a recent study in Sweden, there is a link between higher education and increased brain tumour risk for certain types of brain tumour. The study recently published by the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health has “observed consistent [...]

July 8th, 2016|

Could Eating More Whole Grain Reduce Cancer Risk?

A recent publication in the BMJ has argued that consuming a minimum of three servings of whole grains a day can reduce your risk of developing heart diseases, cancers and other serious diseases. Involving 45 associated studies, researchers led by [...]

July 6th, 2016|

Is a Zika Vaccination Close?

Scientists at the Deaconess Medical Centre at Harvard Medical School in Boston, USA, have discovered two potential vaccinations against the Zika virus challenge in mice, according to a new study published in Nature today. The study shows that a single [...]

June 29th, 2016|

The Incredible Case That Made National News: The Full Story

Sunday’s Daily Mail, featured the incredible story an Alivia client diagnosed with cancer. But there is more to it that meets the eye. This is a complex case that is still ongoing. The article explains how Mr. Spartaco Dusi of [...]

June 15th, 2016|