Politicians and health care professionals in the USA have joined forces to attack the basic statistical premise of Barak Obama’s health reforms. According to the US President, some 129 million people (half under 65) could be denied access to medical insurance because they have pre-existing conditions. The Obama health care reforms sought to address this. […]
A Malaysian based talent searching organisation is targeting foreign dentists who are currently residing in Malaysia. The company Talent Corporation believes there is a wasted pool of dental resources which isn’t being tapped into. In general, the people being targeted are spouses of people who have jobs in the country, but are not themselves employed. […]
Infertility doctors in the UK are warning that women should not delay having a baby as this can increase chances of infertility. A recent study said: “Women are six times more likely to suffer from fertility problems when 35 than 25.” The findings are just part of a study carried out by obstetricians and gynaecologists. […]
It seems Botox is fast losing its appeal, amongst celebrities at least. And the reason? Over indulgence. Nicole Kidman recently admitted (after years of denying it) that she had had Botox treatment on many occasions. However she also felt she had had enough. And she isn’t alone. Many female celebrities are now moving away believing […]
Well, that’s what a local church in the USA thinks overweight people should do to reduce their weight. More specifically, the Baptist Church in Kannapolis believes a combination of Bible study and group sessions will ‘release weight’. Called Thin Within, which is now in its 5th year, the weight loss programme doesn’t use any of […]
In many countries being able to afford a pair of spectacles is out of reach. However scientists may have stumbled across a new technique that could help. The idea is called ‘self retracting glasses’ and the technique was published in the Journal of Ophthamology. Designed for adolescents who are near sighted, patients are able to […]
While the UK is debating the future of the National Health Service, other countries are looking at ways to help people, in particular poor people who cannot readily access health care. One such place is Mumbai where as part of his 46th birthday celebrations, Sanjay Nirupam who is a member of the Mumbai North Congress […]
Anti abortion republicans pushing through several bills in Washington have got the backing of the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston is chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). He recently sent letters of support for the three separate measures being pushed through the […]
That’s the conclusion of recent research which found that 55% of people who suffered from hair loss would be likely to get a hair transplant if a celebrity had one. Perhaps more interestingly, more men than women (57% compared to 45%) said they would be more inclined to get surgery. Hair transplant surgery has grown […]
Dentists in Kent are hoping that a new project will help those in need, especially since the Government is embarking on a new reform process. The £11 million project is aimed at providing dental services to people formerly considered hard to reach. Speaking with reporters, community dental service’s clinical director Dr Mark Johnstone for East […]