Going bald, particularly for most men is not something they enjoy. In fact people spend millions of pounds every year trying to find that elusive treatment that will restore their hair or at least stop it getting worse. One treatment that does appear to be successful is hair transplant therapy. However, it is a very […]
A new film, which looks into the effects and consequences of abortion, came out this week, hot on the heels of Hunger Games. October Baby is a story about a 19-year-old woman – Hannah – who survived an abortion but suffers from lifelong health problems. She learns early on in the film that her health […]
Ever since the laser was used for the treatment of eye disease there have been great strides in both its development and the ways in which it is used. To most people TV laser eye treatment means improving eyesight and not having to wear spectacles again. However, this is only one small aspect – there […]
Baldness or thinning hair is no joke for many people, especially celebrities. So it comes as no surprise that Tom Cruise, famous for his roles in Mission: Impossible and other films should decide to do something about his hair. However, his chosen method has caused something of a sensation. Tom has decided to wear a […]
The Democratic Party was recently thrown into turmoil in the US State of Oklahoma. It appears that a candidate for the federal elections later this year has been told he will not get any delegates when the national convention meets. The reason? The party hierarchy says that the individual is not a bona fide member […]
March is Glaucoma month in that medical doctors have suggested that people get their eyes checked out for any signs of glaucoma. In Australia glaucoma checks have been heavily promoted to coincide with Senior Citizens Week. As such pensioners and other older people are being advised to get their eyes examined, as it is a […]
A Canadian advertising agency was recently forced to remove a billboard type advert by the reaction from angry commuters. An advert promoting hair loss solutions used mirrors, which were installed on the ceilings of public transport, to highlight people’s thinning hair, while promoting hair restorative treatment. Although most comments about the advert were negative, one […]
With modern living far more stressful that it was 50 years ago, it is probably not surprising that stress could be a major cause of recent infertility problems. However, it seems that being obese is also a contributory factor, and since obesity is a growing problem worldwide, then it is little wonder it is having […]
Being diagnosed with HIV is perhaps one of the most frightening things to happen to a person. Not just that, those diagnosed with the disease, which is the precursor to AIDS, will often struggle to get health care cover. However, new research by scientists in Atlanta may give hope to ex pats who are unable […]
A report published in the New York Times suggests children under school age are showing up with 10 cavities or other dental problems when visiting the dentist. Some conditions are so bad the children have to be anaesthetised prior to treatment. What is causing such an alarming increase in dental decay? Dentists believe that pre-school […]