Archives for November, 2010

Demonstrations during Pope’s visit to Spain-8593

November 8th, 2010
Demonstrations during Pope’s visit to Spain-8593

Gay activists staged demonstrations throughout the Pope’s recent visit to Spain, in protest at his condemnation of gay marriage and abortion. The country’s socialist government, led by José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, recently legalised both gay marriage and removed obstructions to gay couples adopting children, a controversial move in traditionally Catholic Spain. The Pope made his […]

Can supplements really halt hair loss?-7950

November 8th, 2010
Can supplements really halt hair loss?-7950

Hair loss can be an upsetting and stressful experience for both men and women, and many people will feel that there is nothing they can do to prevent it or to encourage lost hair to grow back. There are medications and supplements on the market, some of which make miraculous claims about their abilities to […]

Makeovers for men on the increase-5457

November 8th, 2010
Makeovers for men on the increase-5457

Cosmetic surgeons are starting to see more men in their waiting rooms, as the recession has forced male executives to start taking action over their appearance to look younger than the competition. Dr Daniel Sister, of Beauty Works West, a specialist in aesthetic medicine and non-surgical procedures, told Spear’s magazine: “Men now account for 30 […]

NHS Top-Up Plan to Allows Patients to Claim Out of Pocket Expenses-8888

November 5th, 2010
NHS Top-Up Plan to Allows Patients to Claim Out of Pocket Expenses-8888

With the NHS facing funding cuts of around £6 billion pounds a year, many people are having to pay for medical treatment out of pocket, and the expenses are beginning to rack up. Expenses for things not even related to treatments are also beginning to wreak havoc on people’s purses from parking costs, telephone fees […]

I Spy, a Golfing Surgery Phenomenon -7254

November 5th, 2010
I Spy, a Golfing Surgery Phenomenon -7254

A game of distances and accuracy, golf is best played with concentration, focus and, of course, the best tools. So often, a golf tournament is won by mere millimeters; and although you can outfit your golf club holder with the best putter, driver and irons money can buy you may still fail on the course. […]

Facebook Bad for Your Health or a Sign of a Bigger Problem?-2773

November 5th, 2010
Facebook Bad for Your Health or a Sign of a Bigger Problem?-2773

One of Facebook’s biggest downfalls is its annoying habit of consistently revamping its appearance. Facebook has more costume changes than Broadway performers and they usually leave users feeling anxious, annoyed and angry. Its latest change saw the font of one of its most popular features, the News Feed, shrink dramatically. In fact, reactions from users […]

Caring for Oral Braces-8605

November 4th, 2010
Caring for Oral Braces-8605

Braces are worn by people who want to improve the alignment of their teeth and enhance their natural beauty. It’s true, braces are a method to achieve a ‘perfect smile,’ and although the end goal is generally aesthetic, it is important to remember that in order for braces to have a lasting effect, they must […]

15 Year Research Results Restores Partial Sight in 27% of Patients-3790

November 4th, 2010
15 Year Research Results Restores Partial Sight in 27% of Patients-3790

Fifteen years of research in the field of retinal implants might be close to paying off. A sub-retinal microchip has been tested on 11 people with retinitis pigmentosa, an incurable condition that starts in infancy with sight which gradually diminishes into blindness. The research, carried out by Professor Eberhart Zrenner of the University of Tuebingen […]

‘Universal’ 3D fails to impress-7086

November 3rd, 2010
‘Universal’ 3D fails to impress-7086

The 3D revolution is not only taking over at the cinema screens, but is even entering our homes, with the introduction of 3D TV sets and more and more programmes broadcast using the new technology. However, there is still the problem of what 3D glasses to use when – and this is not just a […]

Child banned from pre-school over long hair-7443

November 2nd, 2010
Child banned from pre-school over long hair-7443

The mother of a four-year-old boy was told he could not attend a Catholic pre-kindergarten class in New Jersey, because of his long hair. Renee Szablewski had decided to let her son Jack grow his hair long, so that when it was cut off it could be donated to cancer sufferers needing wigs. Jack’s grandfather […]

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