New Alternative To Going Under The Knife-4262

May 5th, 2011
New Alternative To Going Under The Knife-4262

If you have been thinking of getting cosmetic surgery carried out, but don’t fancy going under the knife, there is now an alternative available. It’s called Ultherapy, although it’s only available in the USA at the moment. What’s more it’s so brand new, there are only one or two cosmetic surgeons using the new procedure. […]

Anti Abortion Attacks Could Massively Increase Unwanted Pregnancy Rates -6881

May 5th, 2011
Anti Abortion Attacks Could Massively Increase Unwanted Pregnancy Rates -6881

Anti Abortion Attacks Could Massively Increase Unwanted Pregnancy Rates That’s the opinion of the Guttmacher Institute in America. The latter is a well respected organisation that advises on sexual health matters. The Institute warns that there could be as many as 973,000 unplanned pregnancies if Republican anti abortionists get their way and ensure organisations like […]

Americans Warned Not To Opt Out Of New Health Care Reforms-6901

May 4th, 2011
Americans Warned Not To Opt Out Of New Health Care Reforms-6901

While people can opt out of the new scheme to buy health insurance which is due to be enacted in 2014, they have been warned not to do so. An Oregon representative, Peter DeFazio told reporters that while he doesn’t believe in compulsion he said: “It’s your choice. But remember, there are consequences, and you’re […]

Hair Loss Drug Blamed For Medical Problems-5472

May 4th, 2011
Hair Loss Drug Blamed For Medical Problems-5472

A pharmaceutical company in the US is being sued by a law firm in Connecticut; the latter cites Procepia, a drug used to help cure hair loss as the reason for a man’s sexual dysfunction and mental health problems. The law firm has combined its resources with two other law firms to take the well […]

Kirstie Alley Finds A New Way To Lose Weight-0424

May 4th, 2011
Kirstie Alley Finds A New Way To Lose Weight-0424

Actress, Kirstie Alley was recently asked to take part in the US version of Strictly Come Dancing called Dancing with the Stars. As well as looking forward to doing the show, Kirstie is also looking forward to losing weight since she wants to increase her fitness level. She told reporters: “I’ve lost 60 pounds, and […]

Infertility Warning Ignored By US Government Agency -2200

May 4th, 2011
Infertility Warning Ignored By US Government Agency -2200

A Government department in the USA approved a new genetically modified alfalfa crop despite a warning from a respected scientist. The warning was given two weeks before the approval because a new pathogen was found that could cause infertility in humans as well as animals. The pathogen which is so small it can only be […]

Personal Injury Lawyers Opposed to State’s Malpractice Rule Changes-6991

May 3rd, 2011
Personal Injury Lawyers Opposed to State’s Malpractice Rule Changes-6991

While there is major concern over the amount of money paid out in malpractice suits, the main opposition to any reform comes from personal injury lawyers. This is perhaps unsurprising when it is realised they stand to lose millions of dollars from plaintiffs who are awarded significantly high sums. However reformers believe there has got […]

Korean Cosmetic Surgery Booming-9066

May 3rd, 2011
Korean Cosmetic Surgery Booming-9066

And it seems to be the Chinese who are helping explode it. As incomes increase in China more and more young people are opting to go under the knife. One Korean surgeon, Sung Min-yun told reporters: “As incomes rise in China, people are more focused on beauty, and more and more of them are coming […]

Dental Growth problems with Japanese Children-5277

May 3rd, 2011
Dental Growth problems with Japanese Children-5277

It seems that one out of every 10 Japanese children is not developing the full complement of 28 adult teeth, according to dentists. This means it could affect their ‘bite’ as well as storing up further dental and other oral problems. The findings come from a survey of 15,544 children aged 7 years and over, […]

British Medics throw a Spanner in the Works -9074

May 3rd, 2011
British Medics throw a Spanner in the Works -9074

It seems that the abortion debate may well heat up this side of the Atlantic after new guidelines were published recently. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists recently suggested that women should be told some pertinent information about abortion and pregnancy. For those who are opposed to abortion in Britain, this will be like […]

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