Geneticists at Edinburgh University have found a new gene connected to infertility and it is hopes this discovery could solve the problem completely. The scientists looked at fruit flies and discovered that when the gene SRPK is missing chromosomes do not huddle or cluster together—a process thought necessary for fertilisation and healthy egg development. Speaking […]
Anyone who has been a victim of a personal injury should consult with a solicitor regarding their situation. Most people who sustain a personal injury are entitled to compensation from the other party who caused the accident. Your solicitor will advise you on your specific case and provide advice. There are three different manners in […]
Both men and women can suffer from hair loss, but what are the causes of this condition? It is well known that a person’s genetic makeup have an effect, but is this only cause? There are many reasons, including illness. The thyroid, for instance, produces hormones that regulate metabolism and energy levels. However, disruption of […]
The Meharry family of Nashville, Tennessee has been living in the city for the past 200 years. However they are also a family with a long tradition. It seems, as well as being dentists they were instrumental in abolishing slavery in the area. This appeared to stem from a kindness by a local Tennessee family […]
Now that the 2012 US presidential election is over and the incumbent Barack Obama won – just- his health care reforms are now being pushed forward. The reforms themselves do not come into force till 2014, but the federal government has released its health insurance plans which detail what is covered and what is not. […]
A ten year old girl lopped 12 inches off her hair and donated it to the Little Princess Trust. The latter is a charity that helps other children who have lost their own hair by donating ‘real-hair’ wigs. Maisie Reynolds who lives in the town of Murton in County Durham told reporters that she decided […]
It is often said that one of the reasons people get a facelift or some other plastic surgery is because of what their Hollywood favourites do. Be that as it may, the question that is perhaps more pertinent is do Hollywood film stars actually get cosmetic surgery to embolden their image in the way we […]
In what can only be described as one of the most bizarre cosmetic surgery stories a man has been awarded compensation of £26,000. The individual apparently underwent surgery on his nose only for the operation to leave it a different colour. He decided to get a nose job after years of playing rugby left his […]
India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, but still has massive social problems. It is also a growing destination for tourism, which some believe could be developed further by encouraging medical tourism. The question is how? Currently, the growth in the development of medical clinics (in particular infertility clinics) is not […]
Scientists have found that advice often given to Type 2 diabetics may not be right after all. It seems that they are told to lose weight in order to cut their risk of heart attack or stroke, but this may not be true after all. However researchers were surprised to find other medical problems could […]