According to figures published by the World Health Organisation (WHO), dental health is still a major problem in the industrialised nations. The figures comes from the 2003 report which says that between 60% and 90% of children and the vast majority of adults still have problems. In the USA, the figures reveal that dental caries […]
When people think of health insurance, it is normally in connection with adults. However it shouldn’t be forgotten that in the US children also need to be covered. This fact was highlighted recently by the story of one mother whose health insurance expired just one week before her daughter was diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder […]
Ensuring you keep healthy by eating a proper diet filled with nutrients is the general advice. A proper diet would also include foods that contain antioxidants, the latter being important to prevent the degradation of cells in the body, caused by free radicals. While eating foods that are high in antioxidants is still important, scientists […]
In a recent interview singer Jennifer Hudson spoke of how Weight Watchers helped her lose weight. Speaking with Oprah Winfrey on the latter’s TV show, Jennifer said: “It’s like a brand-new me. Sometimes I don’t even recognize myself. … I feel so empowered.” She added: “I don’t really like to count the pounds. I look […]
A firm of personal injury lawyers have predicted that the cutting health and safety inspectors will lead to a significant rise in accidents and injuries in the workplace. Chris Grayling MP, the Work and Pensions Minister, recently announced that 11,000 heath and safety workplace inspectors will lose their jobs in upcoming cuts. DBS Law, based […]
Rumours are flying around about British singer, Leona Lewis when she was attending a function with Canadian singer Justin Bieber. It seems commentators believed Leona must have had cosmetic surgery because “she looked different”. Leona was attending a film premiere in Los Angeles wearing a long dark wig, but it was her nose that got […]
A seminar was held recently for women who worry about how they can look after themselves during and after chemotherapy. One of the most frequently asked questions it seems by women undergoing chemotherapy is: Will I lose my hair? Since looking and feeling good is of paramount importance for everyone, in particular women, it was […]
A billboard which effectively compared legal abortion with genocide has been severely criticised. The billboard appears to be the latest strategy in targeting particular communities in an effort to influence them. While hard hitting adverts are normal today – anti tobacco ads have been around for a long time now – this appears to be […]
It seems according to a Canadian dentist Dr. Ian McConnachie, anyone with poor oral hygiene can pass bacteria onto a baby, even through a simple kiss. As such, he believes that parents shouldn’t wait till the baby has grown its first tooth to ensure he or she is being cared for orally. Dr. McConnachie told […]
Stephanie Germanotta has revealed that her hair is falling out because she dyes her hair too much. Of course we all know her as Lady Gaga, but the natural brunette has said that she misses her dark locks when she goes to “get a chemical haircut because my blonde hair is falling out”. Seen as […]