London: The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD), the not-for-profit organisation and leading educational entity for the advancement and ethical delivery of cosmetic dentistry, today highlighted a new procedure: the snap-on smile, which transforms the look of teeth without injections … Continue reading
New York: US consumers named having “whiter teeth” or a “better smile” most often when asked to list the benefits of practicing good oral hygiene, despite a growing body of evidence that suggests that the gum disease gingivitis, if allowed … Continue reading
London: Actress Angelina Jolie has them. So does star Scarlett Johansson, and virtually every young actress, model and wannabe. The them are full and luscious lips which men seem to find irresistable. So what is it about big lips that … Continue reading
Salivary melatonin may play an important role in maintaining periodontal health, according to a new study published in the Journal of Periodontology. This is one of the first attempts to examine the influence of salivary melatonin upon periodontal disease, an … Continue reading
London: The number of people suffering from diabetes continues to rise, according to new figures from Britain’s National Health Service. And the epidemic of obesity is to blame say officials. The numbers suffering from the disease in England has increased … Continue reading
Edinburgh: A £2m collaboration to help find treatments for diseases such as diabetes and leukaemia has been launched in Scotland. The Roslin Cells Centre claims it will be the first in Europe to develop human stem cell lines to be … Continue reading
Newcastle: Living close to heavy industry may increase the risk of developing lung cancer, says a report published in the UK by the University of Newcastle. Over 200 women under the age of 80 with primary lung cancer were compared … Continue reading
Birmingham: Female liver transplant recipients outlive men given the same procedure by an average of 4.5 years, suggests UK research to be published in the medical journal Gut. And while younger people tend to live longest of all, they also … Continue reading
New York: Catherine Zeta-Jones is to become the face of anti-aging for cosmetic house Elizabeth Arden. Zeta-Jones, who at 37, has been the face of Elizabeth Arden for several years, will appear in print ads for Intervene a new range … Continue reading
London: A new hair rejuvenation treatment using nanotechnology to inject keratin inside the hair shaft has been launched in the UK. The treatment, called Tanagra, comes from Brazil, restores damaged and ageing hair giving in strength, flexibility and shine. The … Continue reading
Los Angeles:West LA Medical & Skincare, Los Angeles, one of the pioneers in non-surgical cosmetic rejuvenation, has introduced Acoustic Wave Therapy, a new FDA approved treatment for the effective reduction of cellulite. There are two major causes of cellulite; the … Continue reading
Wellington: A New Zealand doctor has been fined for prescribing diet pills for a woman after he failed to detect a giant 14.7 kg cyst in her abdomen. The doctor, who was not named, was fined 22,500 dollars ($14,860) by … Continue reading
New York: Imported genetically-modified rice has been eaten by UK consumers because there are no offical tests for contamination, the Food Standards Agency has admitted. Millions of families are believed to have been eating American long-grain rice tainted with GM … Continue reading
Many every foods are contaminated with chemicals, says a report by the World Wildlife Fund. A series of tests looked for eight groups of chemicals, including banned pesticides, artificial perfumes and industrial chemicals, in 27 different supermarket food. These included … Continue reading
WORCESTER, Mass: US scientists have used stem cells to slow vision loss in rats suffering from a similar disease to macular degeneration, says a report in the journal Cloning and Stem Cells. The finding supports the idea of trying the … Continue reading
London: Twenty-five British hospitals have bought tissue which may have been taken from diseased corpses in the UK body snatchers scandal. And at least 40 British patients have been given transplants using body parts plundered by the mafia gang who … Continue reading
New York: A recent ruling of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will put some American consumers of popular skin lightening products on alert, citing serious concerns with the safety of products containing hydroquinone which may pose a risk … Continue reading
Boston: The vitamin, folic acid, which is important in preventing birth defects, may help treat depression. New research by Tufts University in the US has revealed that those with depression have low levels of the vitamin which is found in … Continue reading
London: Organic milk has no health advantage over conventional types, the UK’s food watchdog, the Foods Standards Agency(FSA) has found. A recent three-year study conducted at the Universities of Glasgow and Liverpool found organic milk contained 68 per cent more … Continue reading
London: Childless women have a 20 per cent higher risk of dying younger than those with two children, according to research from the UK’s Economic and Social Research Council. The statistics also show that childless women also had a greater … Continue reading
London: Our hectic lives are making us ill, a new survey has discovered. Those questioned were anxious about – not getting enough exercise (48%), not getting enough sleep (42%), general fatigue (34%), not being able to find a National Health … Continue reading
London: Responsibility such as marriage and bringing up a family, is just as likely to make you happy as a high-flying career, according to a new study. Scientists at the City of London University questioned 10,000 adults at 30 and … Continue reading
A Special Medical Bulletin from Ronald Klatz, M.D., D.O. Founder of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine Chicago: Influenza is a highly contagious viral respiratory infection of the upper respiratory tract. The virus that causes the flu enters the body’s … Continue reading
London: Poor lifestyle habits such as binge-drinking, bad eating habits and smoking are to blame for the increasing number of young adults who are not getting enough vital nutrients, a new UK study says. As a result it is predicted … Continue reading
London: Retired farmer, Jim Webber, is still gardening at the age of 103, and is believed to be Britain’s oldest worker. He works a regular week tending the pub garden in his village in the county of Dorset. The great … Continue reading
