Gay activists staged demonstrations throughout the Pope’s recent visit to Spain, in protest at his condemnation of gay marriage and abortion. The country’s socialist government, led by José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, recently legalised both gay marriage and removed obstructions to gay couples adopting children, a controversial move in traditionally Catholic Spain. The Pope made his […]
Hair loss can be an upsetting and stressful experience for both men and women, and many people will feel that there is nothing they can do to prevent it or to encourage lost hair to grow back. There are medications and supplements on the market, some of which make miraculous claims about their abilities to […]
Cosmetic surgeons are starting to see more men in their waiting rooms, as the recession has forced male executives to start taking action over their appearance to look younger than the competition. Dr Daniel Sister, of Beauty Works West, a specialist in aesthetic medicine and non-surgical procedures, told Spear’s magazine: “Men now account for 30 […]
With the NHS facing funding cuts of around £6 billion pounds a year, many people are having to pay for medical treatment out of pocket, and the expenses are beginning to rack up. Expenses for things not even related to treatments are also beginning to wreak havoc on people’s purses from parking costs, telephone fees […]
A game of distances and accuracy, golf is best played with concentration, focus and, of course, the best tools. So often, a golf tournament is won by mere millimeters; and although you can outfit your golf club holder with the best putter, driver and irons money can buy you may still fail on the course. […]
One of Facebook’s biggest downfalls is its annoying habit of consistently revamping its appearance. Facebook has more costume changes than Broadway performers and they usually leave users feeling anxious, annoyed and angry. Its latest change saw the font of one of its most popular features, the News Feed, shrink dramatically. In fact, reactions from users […]
Braces are worn by people who want to improve the alignment of their teeth and enhance their natural beauty. It’s true, braces are a method to achieve a ‘perfect smile,’ and although the end goal is generally aesthetic, it is important to remember that in order for braces to have a lasting effect, they must […]
Fifteen years of research in the field of retinal implants might be close to paying off. A sub-retinal microchip has been tested on 11 people with retinitis pigmentosa, an incurable condition that starts in infancy with sight which gradually diminishes into blindness. The research, carried out by Professor Eberhart Zrenner of the University of Tuebingen […]
The 3D revolution is not only taking over at the cinema screens, but is even entering our homes, with the introduction of 3D TV sets and more and more programmes broadcast using the new technology. However, there is still the problem of what 3D glasses to use when – and this is not just a […]
The mother of a four-year-old boy was told he could not attend a Catholic pre-kindergarten class in New Jersey, because of his long hair. Renee Szablewski had decided to let her son Jack grow his hair long, so that when it was cut off it could be donated to cancer sufferers needing wigs. Jack’s grandfather […]