Pregnancy weight can be an extra burden for many new mothers, giving birth isn’t an automatic ticket to weight loss and for many it is the start of a new battle. Being famous doesn’t make a difference either, as Mariah Carey, the singer songwriter, will testify. However, after giving birth to her babies earlier this […]
You could be. That’s the opinion of one cosmetic surgeon, who recently said that the public are spending a record $10 billion each year in the USA to have cosmetic work done. However, many of the procedures can and do cost more, as corrective surgery is often needed when things go wrong. According to Dr. […]
If you are over 65, officially retired, but perhaps still working a few hours a week at a Raley’s supermarket, then you may be in for a bit of a shock. It seems that the company has decided to stop paying for health coverage. The changes apply to its hourly rated workers, although if you […]
The ongoing nature versus nurture debate took another twist recently when it was suggested that you can beat your ‘fat’ genes by exercising. However, may people blame their genes for their excess weight and make little effort with exercise. But scientists now believe this is just a cop out. Regular exercise can and will help […]
LASIK surgery is a relatively new concept in the treatment of eye problems. It stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis and involves carefully cutting and reshaping the cornea in the eye to improve a person’s vision. Initially the treatment was quite primitive, but the modern day LASIK machine offers a range of eye treatments by […]
Jean Daguerre and her husband struggled to have a baby. As such, they did what many other couples do – get help in the shape of infertility treatment. Luckily for Jean, the therapy worked and she bore a baby boy. Her joy was compounded when less than 12 months later she fell pregnant again; this […]
A trial against a cosmetic surgeon in Singapore was halted on the first day, after both parties involved came to an agreement. The case arose after a teenage patient of the surgeon filed a complaint. However, rather than go through what was thought to be a 7 day trial, both the complainant and the plastic […]
A dispute between the Slovakian Government and a health insurance company in the Netherlands recently went to arbitration, with the court ruling in favour of the Slovakia Government. The argument between the insurance company and Slovakian Government revolved around a new treaty relating to health insurance matters. The company insisted that the Slovaks violated this […]
Something the Dancing with the Stars contestants have found out. One of those stars in Nancy Grace, who recently told the show business magazine – People Magazine: “This has been a great side effect to dancing, so I’m happy, but I just think women should love their bodies like they are.” Nancy has apparently lost […]
Robots of the future are expected to drive our cars and clean our homes, but now it seems they will also ensure that we maintain a full head of hair. A new machine has been invented that could reduce the cost of hair transplant therapy. Called the ARTOS, the inventors believe that it can decide […]