With the new proposals for changes in the National Health Service (NHS), it is perhaps worth knowing a little of what’s happening in the USA. A new study carried out by Health and Human Services Department has found that 129 million Americans under 65 years of age while having medical problems, do not have adequate […]
Laser eye surgery has been around for quite a while now. More and more people, particularly older people, are getting treatment. However it isn’t without risks. One of the commonest side effects is pain in the eyes. This is apparently more so with one particular type of laser treatment called zyoptics laser eye surgery. There […]
Kerry Katona, a celebrity on the ITV’s Dancing on Ice has confirmed that she wants further cosmetic surgery on her breasts. Since taking part in the show, Kerry said that she has lost so much weight she has dropped three dress sizes. The loss in weight she attributes to better diet and exercise from skating. […]
Well, this appears to be the case in Illinois, USA. The plaintiff was awarded $1 million. The case revolves around a 61 year old woman who visited her local GP, usually called primary care physician in the USA. She presented flu-like symptoms. The GP seemingly gave the woman a proper medical examination, including taking an […]
In recent years, more and more men have been getting a vasectomy. However, while this is understandable, modern family life has become more complex. As such, men do regret the decision and want it reversed. But can it? The short answer is yes, but for some it might not be successful. Deciding to have ‘the […]
It might be a small town in Mexico, just across the border from Arizona, but Los Algodones has a reputation for having more dentists than anywhere else in the world. Out of a population of just 4000, there are 200 dental practices, all of which are thriving. Many of the patients are US and Canadian […]
Scientists believe that men may be putting their sexual health at risk by using a particular drug used to cure baldness. The drug in question – Propecia – is made by the well known pharmaceutical firm, Merck. Merck is aware of the problem however, and has mentioned the potential side effects on their web site. […]
Becoming pregnant is one of the joys of life. However it has recently been found that some women are having difficulty getting travel insurance. This is a very serious issue in many ways, not least the cost that might have to be paid for treatment. If living and travelling in the UK, this is not […]
Stem cell research has been around a long time, but it is not something that the general public knows much about. Stem cells are cells found in the body which are found after embryonic development. Their purpose is to multiply via cell division, and repair damaged tissue or replace dying cells. Until now people having […]
Being told that you have cancer is bad enough, but when you find out that the insurance cover you had been paying out for many years is insufficient, this can devastating. But that’s exactly what has happened to one US resident. David Beach of Hemet was due to undergo chemotherapy. However the day before his […]