When asked, people will often say they should visit their dentist every 6 months, even if they don’t actually do it themselves. Dentists themselves will also generally recommend 6 monthly check-ups. However, where did this 6 month time slot come from, and does it matter that much? Recent research suggests that it makes no difference […]
It is that time of the year again when all the political parties of the UK hold their conferences. With a general election just 8 months away, politicians are making their policies heard. There are still two connected topics at the top of the agenda – the NHS and migrants. For the last 4 years […]
Cosmetic surgeons in Venezuela are reporting a shortage of breast implants, and it is impacting the industry. Cosmetic surgery is often considered to be a rite of passage for young women in the South American nation. But particular branded breast implant products are now hard to come by. There are other, equivalent products available – […]
It is thought around half the UK population wears glasses or contact lenses. Moreover, with an aging population this is likely to increase. However, growing numbers of people are opting to have some form of eye surgery to correct their vision and get rid of their spectacles. One individual who has benefited from this procedure […]
With the world moving so fast these days, many people across the globe either skip breakfast or limit what they eat. However, it has been generally accepted by previous generations that eating a hearty breakfast can sustain you for the whole day till the evening meal. But some people think that by skipping breakfast, they […]
A male Canadian politician – Justin Trudeau – has championed women’s rights. Mr Trudeau recently attacked members of his Liberal Party who said that the question of abortion was a conscience issue. The politicians believe it is their right as Canadian representatives to vote according to their own conscience. However Justin Trudeau retorted saying that […]
Unlike the UK which has a health service paid for through taxation and national insurance contributions, the US health care system is run by insurance companies. Young people in the US under the age of 26 who are embarking on employment are being advised that it is better to stay on their parents’ health insurance […]
The recent tragic episode involving a little boy and his parents in a disagreement with the medical profession demonstrates how far people will go for medical treatment when the need arises. However, in another case, a boyfriend went to extreme measures to help fund cosmetic surgery for his girlfriend. A worker for the well-known Subway […]
Employees of a leading company that manufactures military hardware components have gone on strike over the company’s proposed health insurance changes. Management at Precision Custom Components in the US State of Pennsylvania wants to change the rules of the current health insurance scheme by making employees pay ten times more for the same cover. According […]
Researchers believe that a chemical involved in the manufacture of plastic bottle may link to infertility in women. Scientists from the University of Illinois believe that bisphenol A or BPA is damaging to the ovaries. While it has been thought for some time that BPA was having an effect on women’s fertility, researchers were unsure […]