The ‘pill’ has been around for decades now. But it is birth control medication for women. Men meanwhile have always had to rely on more physical things such as condoms. However scientists in Australia believe that they are closer than ever to developing a contraceptive pill for men. It apparently involves preventing the male sperm […]
Many actors, particularly those who are described as method actors who try to literally get into the role they are playing often undergo changes in their weight. However some medical people are concerned that doing this can put their health at risk. One actress whose doctors are concerned about is Northern Ireland Antonia Campbell-Hughes. It […]
A dental management company founded in Texas was recently included in the Inc Magazine’s top listed businesses. It is apparently one of the fastest growing businesses in 2012. Productive Dentistry Academy is also one of the USA’s foremost providers of dental marketing and dental consulting services; the last 3 years has seen a 73% growth […]
The Coalition government health secretary recently courted controversy when he made his own personal views known about abortion. And while he was condemned not least by the prime minister, some people have come out in his support. What’s more, it is also women who have come out in favour of reducing the limit to 12 […]
A cap on any malpractice suit passed by Kansas State legislature has been upheld by the Kansas Supreme Court. The new law which caps any money paid out for what is called non economic damages to $250,000 was challenged, but a majority of judges on the Court body felt the law was correct and justified. […]
If there is one thing that humans love, particularly the female of the species is to dress their hair in as many different ways as possible. But what happens when you unfortunately lose your hair? Well, for most people a wig or a hat is probably the expected solution. But in the case of one […]
The South American country of Uruguay have taken a giant leap forward in recognising women’s rights by decriminalising abortion in the first trimester of pregnancy. Currently, the law only allows abortion to take place if a woman has been raped, or when her life is in danger. It was, however, a very close contest with […]
For those who are looking for that secret pill that will help them lose weight will have not one but two new drugs to choose from in the near future. The US Food & Drug Administration has given the two pharmaceutical preparations the go-ahead. They are aimed at helping to reduce the obesity epidemic which […]
There are lots of adverts these days on the TV promoting laser eye surgery. However not everyone is suitable. What’s more, the adverts (perhaps for obvious reasons) do not emphasise this fact. To start with anyone who has an illness such as diabetes may not be suitable for treatment. The reason is that the disease […]
