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March 27, 2012, No comments

Figures compiled and published by the Office for National Statistics suggest that one in three babies born this year can expect to live to be 100, and that by 2050 …

abortion

Doctors are certifying abortions without meeting patients

March 24, 2012, No comments

A shocking new report has revealed that some doctors routinely pre-sign consent forms for women to have clinical terminations without even meeting the ...

arthritispain

£1 Drug Slows Down the Progression of Arthritis by a Third

March 24, 2012, No comments

A breakthrough drug costing less than £1 a day could delay the progression of osteoarthritis, a study has shown. Strontium ranelate, known as Protelo ...

sleepingwoman

Sleeping Beauty Syndrome: A Rare Disorder

June 23, 2011, No comments

A 24-year old nursing student discovered that she suffers from a rare disorder called Kleine-Levin Syndrome only after her friends saw a documentary a ...

  • pensionersmoking
    Pensioners are UK’s hidden addicts
    June 22, 2011, No comments

    A recent study revealed that pensioners have become more and more addicted to drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes. Those above the age of 65 are advised not to give in ...

  • womanbreastfeeding
    Breastfeeding rates increase
    June 21, 2011, No comments

    According to 2010 data from the NHS Information Centre, the number of new mothers who are breastfeeding is increasing. The figures indicate that the rate of breastfeeding in England exceeds ...

  • motherdaughter
    Mother donates her womb to daughter
    June 14, 2011, No comments

    56-year old Eva Ottosson from Nottingham decided to donate her womb to her daughter. If the doctors agree with the procedure, her daughter will be able to have children. This ...

  • highheels
    Wearing high heels can lead to arthritis
    June 11, 2011, No comments

    Women who usually go out wearing their high heel shoes can be signing a long term contract with arthritis. Scientists from the British Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists warned people ...