A rather strange debate is going on at the moment as to whether Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton because he is going bald. The prince’s baldness was originally noticed in 1998 when it was commented upon in People Magazine. Ten year’s later, William even joked about. Since then, there has been a certain amount […]
Despite trying to ensure that all US citizens are covered by health insurance, it seems opponents of the health care reforms are having success. The bill passed before the recent federal elections include a provision that all citizens must have insurance cover. The Government also included another provision that this will be subsidised for those […]
One of the major problems when getting old is the development of cataracts. At one time nothing could be done about this. However nowadays surgery including laser surgery is helping transform peoples’ lives. Along with new techniques, scientists are also developing many other ideas. One particular innovation is called Clearsight and is the result of […]
Dentists across the United States are organising a National event called ‘Give A Kid A Smile’. The event takes place every February and October each year. The idea behind the event is to offer children free dental care, and to educate them on the necessity of looking after their teeth. Although it is a National […]
Research carried out by the Oregon National Primate Research Centre at Oregon Health & Science University has found no link between taking birth control pills and weight gain. The researchers spent a year studying Rhesus monkeys, whose reproductive system is almost the same as humans. Half the group of monkeys were of normal weight, and […]
The Two Lives Of Doctor Steiger A Swiss plastic surgeon leads a double life. On the one hand he works at his clinic on the banks of Lake Zurich; on the other he works for International Red Cross. His clinic in Switzerland is visited by an array of the rich and famous, all looking to […]
Without doubt losing your hair whether you are a man or a woman is traumatic. It’s perhaps even more so when it’s unexpected. It’s also something that tends not to be discussed; it is one of the last remaining taboo subjects. That all changed recently, when a 60 year old woman found a bald spot […]
Not as easy as you might think, according to one lawyer, Robert Webb. He recently told reporters: “Most people think of medical malpractice as something a doctor does; negligence in treating a patient. However, medical malpractice may also refer to any health care professional, and that includes dentists, nurses, druggists, technicians, therapists, hospitals and clinics.” […]
The anti abortion backlash seems to be gathering pace with many fronts being opened. For example, Marjorie Dannenfelser is president of the Susan B. Anthony List, a United States anti-abortion pressure group. Its purpose isn’t just to oppose abortion but to promote the pro-life cause and force Congress to stop all funding for abortions. In […]
Some may have thought the debate over fluoridation is over, but it seems not. Apparently in Canada the debate has been thrown wide open once more by the new administration of Calgary. Why this dispute is continuing is somewhat of a mystery since fluoridation of water supply has been around for a long time now, […]