Scientists believe that men may be putting their sexual health at risk by using a particular drug used to cure baldness. The drug in question – Propecia – is made by the well known pharmaceutical firm, Merck. Merck is aware of the problem however, and has mentioned the potential side effects on their web site. […]
Becoming pregnant is one of the joys of life. However it has recently been found that some women are having difficulty getting travel insurance. This is a very serious issue in many ways, not least the cost that might have to be paid for treatment. If living and travelling in the UK, this is not […]
Stem cell research has been around a long time, but it is not something that the general public knows much about. Stem cells are cells found in the body which are found after embryonic development. Their purpose is to multiply via cell division, and repair damaged tissue or replace dying cells. Until now people having […]
Being told that you have cancer is bad enough, but when you find out that the insurance cover you had been paying out for many years is insufficient, this can devastating. But that’s exactly what has happened to one US resident. David Beach of Hemet was due to undergo chemotherapy. However the day before his […]
Harley Street clinic in London recently said that they can offer non-surgical solutions to hair loss. While they are not applicable to all conditions this will be a welcome move for many who have hair loss problems. According to a spokesperson at the clinic, depending on the severity of the condition it might be possible […]
There are times when you might need to contact a lawyer to represent you if you’ve had an accident or perhaps want to sue for malpractice. Finding a lawyer is not always that easy. The larger companies will no doubt have someone available, but they can be costly. Cost wise, small firms are probably better […]
If so, you are among a growing number who appear to be wearing them. In fact, over recent years rimless glasses have become as important a fashion accessory as any other device or gadget. The concept was the invention of Japanese Kazuo Kawasaki; they are sometimes called ‘Kawasaki style frames’. The problem with traditional spectacles […]
Having plastic surgery during teenage years is a growing phenomenon. In fact, in the US thousands of young people are having treatment every year. While this trend is worrying a number of people, some believe that the growth is connected with bullying. For instance, one student, Erica Morgo who had work done on her nose […]
Currently women who want to abort their foetus at home are not allowed to do so. Instead it has to be carried out at a clinic or hospital. The Pregnancy Advisory Service (PAS) who are asking for a change in the law, want women to take a second pill at home in just the same […]
Flagging dentistry in the NHS got a boost recently with a new practice opening, setting up in Chapelgate in Retford. The new practice is on the site of a previous doctor’s surgery. The new practice is the brain child of three award-winning dentists who were winners of the Yorkshire and Humberside Employer of the Year […]