Tevante Clark, from North Carolina, weighed 28 stone at his peak weight. At just 19, he was unhappy with his size, to such an extent that he felt that he could no longer hang around with friends. In fact, over a period of 4 years, his circle of friends began to leave him out of […]
Despite being rocked by constant and unrelenting opposition, the US president’s health care reforms are starting to look up. The two factors that are considered most important – prices and coverage – are favourable. According to the US Bureau of Labour Statistics, health care costs have been rising but rising very slowly. This is inevitably […]
There are a number of different types of headache, but a migraine attack is more than just a bad headache. It can be a very severe painful attack affecting the eyesight and causing a physiological response, such as vomiting. There are several causes for migraines, and in some cases the attack is brought on by […]
In a world where technology is becoming more and more advanced, many people are opting for laser eye surgery in order to improve their eyesight. Choosing laser eye surgery is not as straightforward as many think. Unlike cosmetic surgery, there are a number of factors which must be taken into account before a surgeon carries […]
It is generally accepted that as men grow older, many will either lose their hair completely or the hairline will recede significantly. However, hair loss isn’t just an issue exclusive to males. Many women also find that their hair thins over time. Around 40% of women will experience hair thinning by the time they are […]
The Irish government’s plan to introduce a universal healthcare system has stalled. It has been said that the plan to introduce the new health insurance scheme by 2019 is ‘too ambitious’. The problem stems from the fact that the scheme requires all Irish citizens to have full medical insurance to cover healthcare, but the current […]
American dentists have been leading the way in offering free dentistry to local citizens as a way of encouraging them to visit regularly, and to help those who struggle to pay for treatment. The latest dental clinic to open its doors for free is one based in Fayetteville, North Carolina. This free dentistry weekend – […]
In the UK, senior citizens are fully covered for illness via the NHS. However, this is not the case in many other parts of the world where a comprehensive national health care system is not the norm. In fact, once someone is deemed elderly, the likelihood of even getting private insurance to cover the inevitable […]
An Indian doctor along with a paramedic was arrested after a woman lost her baby. It is alleged that the woman, who was 8 months pregnant at the time, was accidentally given abortion medication meant for someone else. The doctor and the health worker have been arrested following the allegations. Speaking with reporters, the patient’s […]
Leading scientists believe that patients who are being treated for herpes should be warned about a potential side effect – loss of hair. The herpes virus (of which there are many forms) is relatively common. For instance, cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. While the cold sore can be treated easily, the […]