Cosmetic or plastic surgery is a growing industry, with celebrities often taking the lead. Los Angeles is generally referred to as the plastic surgery capital of the world with glamour, good looks and perpetual youth being the main goals of the Hollywood elite. However, a growing number of well-known personalities are baulking at the idea […]
That’s the conclusion from scientists at North Carolina State University. In some people losing weight can be detrimental to their relationships. It is now generally accepted that being overweight is not good for a person’s health and wellbeing. Many people also suffer psychologically despite the ‘jolly fat’ persona by some who either struggle to lose […]
The Chief Executive of the organisation Mind, Paul Farmer, believes that there a large numbers of men suffering from depression who are missing out on treatment. Males between 40 and 50 are the most at risk of committing suicide out of any demographic in the UK. Men within this demographic often are concerned with feeling […]
There are serious worries that Indian girls are putting themselves at risk of infertility and diabetes. Scientists believe that the love of fast food plus an inability to handle stress has caused an increase in the incidence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a hormonal disorder which manifests itself in enlarged ovaries along with […]
A high profile British dentist found himself in court after he was accused of missing the diagnosis of cancer in his patients. It seems one patient had a tumour in pre-cancerous state for 15 years, but this was missed completely every time the individual went for a check-up. Oral cancer is a growing and massive […]
People who lose weight will often report feeling better in themselves after doing so. While scientific research generally ignores anecdotal evidence, some scientists claim that in this case there it could be true. It seems when you lose weight your cholesterol level improves and your blood pressure and metabolism start functioning properly, and at normal […]