A Canadian advertising agency was recently forced to remove a billboard type advert by the reaction from angry commuters. An advert promoting hair loss solutions used mirrors, which were installed on the ceilings of public transport, to highlight people’s thinning hair, while promoting hair restorative treatment. Although most comments about the advert were negative, one […]
With modern living far more stressful that it was 50 years ago, it is probably not surprising that stress could be a major cause of recent infertility problems. However, it seems that being obese is also a contributory factor, and since obesity is a growing problem worldwide, then it is little wonder it is having […]
Being diagnosed with HIV is perhaps one of the most frightening things to happen to a person. Not just that, those diagnosed with the disease, which is the precursor to AIDS, will often struggle to get health care cover. However, new research by scientists in Atlanta may give hope to ex pats who are unable […]
A report published in the New York Times suggests children under school age are showing up with 10 cavities or other dental problems when visiting the dentist. Some conditions are so bad the children have to be anaesthetised prior to treatment. What is causing such an alarming increase in dental decay? Dentists believe that pre-school […]
That’s certainly the opinion of a growing number of medical scientists. Without doubt one of the greatest inventions of our modern times is that of the computer microchip. Not only is it found in diverse products as TV sets to smartphones and computers it is found in many medical and dental equipment, vital for the […]
A number of provinces in Canada apparently enforce a waiting list on immigrants to get health insurance. However, this has been criticised by many people including physicians. It seems anyone coming into the country can wait several months before they are able to access public health insurance. For instance, in Ontario this time period is […]
The Papacy is no stranger to courting controversy, and it appears that Pope Benedict XVI has continued that tradition by effectively condemning IVF and all other forms of ‘artificial procreation.’ The comments came at the end of a Vatican conference that discussed infertility – its diagnosis and treatment. The Pope believes that children should only […]
Yes, it does apparently. That’s official, according to one Canadian doctor who said that his patients look on average 7.2 years younger after treatment. However, his assertion has also been backed up by research, which has been trying to determine whether cosmetic treatment does affect an individual’s perceived age. One researcher said that generally cosmetic […]
It may come as a surprise to many people who avoid sugary foods on the grounds that it increases weight, but recent research seems to suggest differently. Scientists looked at the effects of one particular sugar – Fructose – which is found in fruits and often used in baking. They suggest it will not increase […]
Researchers at the University of California South Francisco Medical Centre are pioneering new methods for using stem cells to repair cardiac tissue damaged through heart-attack. Tested through UCSF’s Translational Cardiac Stem Cell Program, the findings of the study aim to promote healthier cardiac function, rejuvenate blood vessels, reduce scarring and lower the dangers of cardiac […]