Too Old for Laser Eye Surgery? -8981

October 17th, 2011
Too Old for Laser Eye Surgery? -8981

As we get older our eyesight changes and for some people these changes can be dramatic. What’s more, anyone diagnosed with an illness such as diabetes need constant monitoring, as eye disease can be a consequence of uncontrolled blood sugar levels. However, many older people are now looking to have laser eye treatment, particularly those […]

Has Mel B Gone Too Far? -8244

October 14th, 2011
Has Mel B Gone Too Far? -8244

Former Spice Girl, Mel B recently gave birth to her third daughter – Madison. However, after the birth she announced she intended going on a diet to lose 15 kilograms within 3 months. This is a huge amount of weight to lose over such a short period of time and has got a few people […]

Man Undergoes Plastic Surgery to Look Like Superman-2126

October 12th, 2011
Man Undergoes Plastic Surgery to Look Like Superman-2126

A Phillippino man recently underwent cosmetic surgery to make him look like his hero – the cartoon character, Superman. Herbert Chavez is so obsessed with the fictional super hero that he was prepared to have a series of painful operations to make his body and face look like that of the Man of Steel. However, […]

USA Federal Government Taking on More Responsibility for its Citizens’ Health Care-7178

October 10th, 2011
USA Federal Government Taking on More Responsibility for its Citizens’ Health Care-7178

Despite the arguments and legal battles currently ongoing in the USA over president Obama’s health care bill, the federal administration is designing a basic health package for most Americans. A report published by the Institute of Medicine has laid down guidelines for deciding what the new benefits package should include. The organisation is also looking […]

Want to Lose Weight? Drink Green Tea -9299

October 7th, 2011
Want to Lose Weight? Drink Green Tea -9299

Nowadays the number of plans, fads and diets are so large that it is easy to understand why people have become confused. But there may be help clearing up the confusion in the shape of green tea. It seems drinking the tea is fast becoming popular and with some justification. Green tea apparently stops you […]

FDA Cracking Down on Eye Care Professionals -5668

October 5th, 2011
FDA Cracking Down on Eye Care Professionals -5668

The growth in LASIK technology to improve the eyesight of customers has fired up officials at the US Federal Drug Administration. It seems the latter has decided to crack down on eye care specialists, who may be miss-selling the technology and / or making false safety claims. The FDA recently sent out a letter warning […]

Becoming a Father could Lengthen Your Life -4832

October 3rd, 2011
Becoming a Father could Lengthen Your Life -4832

That’s the conclusion of recent research. It seems that men who become a father are less likely to die from heart related diseases than childless fathers. While this is obviously good news for all dads, for men who are unable to father a child due to infertility problems this is just more pressure. Speaking with […]

Is a New Craze About to Hit the UK? -1826

September 30th, 2011
Is a New Craze About to Hit the UK? -1826

A new cosmetic surgery craze could be about to hit the UK, thanks to Pippa Middleton, the younger sister of Katie Middleton. Called the Pippa butt lift, the craze began after Pippa’s curvy figure (particularly her behind) was noticed during the marriage of her older sister to Prince William. Since then, many young women in […]

Can Marriage Breakup Cause Hair Loss for Women? -7495

September 28th, 2011
Can Marriage Breakup Cause Hair Loss for Women? -7495

It seems so, according to researchers at the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine. Scientists believe that while a woman’s genetic makeup is the prime cause for hair loss, marital split comes very high up on the list of reasons, charting at number 2. This may seem rather strange at first, but stress can often […]

Heated Debate Over Donated Eggs -1234

September 26th, 2011
Heated Debate Over Donated Eggs -1234

An unusual debate in Canada has become extremely heated, concerning whether women should donate their eggs to help couples with infertility problems. However, at a recent meeting of the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society, the discussion became argumentative, as the pro and anti factions on the main panel slugged it out. All to the delight, […]

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