Using lasers in dentistry seems rather science fiction-ish, but there are a number of US dentists who swear by it. Still rare – only 6-8 per cent of dentists use laser techniques, but its use is becoming more and more prevalent and is mostly used for minor surgery such as gum contouring and treating small […]
It appears that 58% of British holiday makers are not aware of the benefits of a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). That’s the finding of recent research by the well know web site – moneysupermarket.com. The research also found that a third of Britons believe incorrectly that the E111 normally taken with them on holiday […]
Well, it seems a growing number of people think there is since the number of women opting for weight loss surgery as a cure is growing in the USA. The reasoning behind this is a known fact that overweight women generally struggle to get pregnant, so it stands to reason that if a woman wants […]
There are a growing number of charitable organisations and many individual causes in the US that are now springing up to help families in financial need, when a medical emergency arises. The latest was started by a mother – Denise Mbise who with her friend Brenda Thomas discussed together how they could raise money to […]
Well, that’s according to a paediatric dentist in the United States. Jonathan Shenkin told reporters that he has created a friendlier atmosphere in his dental practice which he believes puts children at their ease. He told local reporters: “We create an environment that is friendly and hospitable to kids and not as clinical.” According to […]
If you are one of the many people skipping an eye test, then you could be putting your health at risk. That’s the conclusion of a recent report published in the US by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDCP) The organisation carried out a survey questioning a fairly large sample of 11,503 adults […]
Having surgery to combat your obesity is probably the final straw for people who suffer from weight problems. However it seems surgeons operating on obese people are revealing some interesting facts, which could improve our understanding of why people become obese and may also help design better therapies. Without a doubt, having surgery can be […]
According to researchers in the US, more and more men are now turning to cosmetic surgery. Once the preserve of women to ensure they keep their looks, men are now also turning to cosmetic treatments. The ‘trophy husband’ seems to be the new ‘thing’ for many men. For instance, Ron Holland who owns a fitness […]
Footballing star Wayne Rooney recently admitted receiving hair treatment for a rapidly receding hairline. However it appears he has now set a trend among many other men who are also worried about their hair. Wayne originally made the announcement on Twitter saying: “I was going bald, so why not?” After the procedure he told his […]
High Abortion Rate for IVF Pregnancies in Britain -1124
June 27th, 2011Researchers have found that around 750 women over the past 19 years who had IVF treatment also aborted the baby. Most of the abortions occurred in the weeks after implantation into the mother’s womb, and was the result of what the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority called a ‘change of heart.’ It seems the abortions […]