Abortion and Mental Illness Link Debunked-9746

February 14th, 2011
Abortion and Mental Illness Link Debunked-9746

Pro life campaigners have long believed that having an abortion is one of the primary reasons for mental breakdown. However this theory has been shot down by research published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Instead, scientists say parenthood is the major factor and not abortion. The research carried out by Danish doctors said […]

Celebrities Speak Out About Hair Loss-4713

February 14th, 2011
Celebrities Speak Out About Hair Loss-4713

With one in four men starting to lose hair in the 20s, it is good to know that celebrities are speaking out. Many, who themselves are going bald or thin on top are increasingly looking for solutions. For instance, actor James Nesbitt recently had a hair transplant; he told reporters: “It’s changed my life. It’s […]

Is NHS red tape affecting IVF treatment?-4619

February 11th, 2011
Is NHS red tape affecting IVF treatment?-4619

It seems so, according one Dorset couple. They told reporters that ever since they first went for treatment in 2007, they have been thwarted, with the local centre telling them that a change in policy now limits the number of IVF treatments they can have. In the case of the Dorset couple, they were originally […]

Judge condemns private cosmetic surgery clinic-2532

February 11th, 2011
Judge condemns private cosmetic surgery clinic-2532

The plastic surgery in question is based in Rotherham. It was accused of a series of failings that could have had serious consequences for its patients. The judgement was made by Nancy Hillier, the judge in the Health, Education and Social Care Tribunal. She said: “[inspections had revealed] significant and extensive breaches of the relevant […]

The myth of low fat diets-2156

February 11th, 2011
The myth of low fat diets-2156

Most people believe that just by eating food which is low in fat will help them lose weight. But an Australian fitness instructor has condemned this attitude. James Duigan, who is a fitness trainer to the rich and famous recently told reporters: “I see so many people trying their best and it’s just not working […]

Surgeons Under Pressure To Come Clean With Patients-7976

February 10th, 2011
Surgeons Under Pressure To Come Clean With Patients-7976

An Illinois malpractice lawyer wants surgeons to inform their patients as to whether or not they have had sufficient sleep prior to carrying out any operation. The lawyer, Patrick Salvi believes that this could prevent many malpractice suits being served on medical professionals. Publishing a report in the New England Journal of Medicine Mr. Salvi […]

Does Abortion Increase Mental Health Risks?-9375

February 10th, 2011
Does Abortion Increase Mental Health Risks?-9375

Apparently not according to recent research. The author of one study published in the New England Journal of Medicine said she was “not surprised by [the] findings.” Trine Munk-Olsen added: “Most well-made studies in the field of abortion and mental health show that having an abortion is not associated with an increased risk of having […]

Worries About Increasing Hair Loss In Korea-2482

February 10th, 2011
Worries About Increasing Hair Loss In Korea-2482

Since the Second World War, and more particularly since the 1950s after the Korean civil war, South Korea has become more and more westernised. As such, it also seems to have its fair share of ‘western health problems’; one of these could be hair loss. Why loss of hair is on the increase in Korea […]

Obama’s Health Care Statistics Under Attack-9294

February 10th, 2011
Obama’s Health Care Statistics Under Attack-9294

Politicians and health care professionals in the USA have joined forces to attack the basic statistical premise of Barak Obama’s health reforms. According to the US President, some 129 million people (half under 65) could be denied access to medical insurance because they have pre-existing conditions. The Obama health care reforms sought to address this. […]

Malaysia Targeting Overseas Dentists-1624

February 9th, 2011
Malaysia Targeting Overseas Dentists-1624

A Malaysian based talent searching organisation is targeting foreign dentists who are currently residing in Malaysia. The company Talent Corporation believes there is a wasted pool of dental resources which isn’t being tapped into. In general, the people being targeted are spouses of people who have jobs in the country, but are not themselves employed. […]

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