Aged :: Predicting the quality of life for older adults
As a growing number of baby boomers retire, our society will have more older adults than ever before, so it is crucial to determine what predicts quality of life in older age.
Life
Ultrasound :: Focused ultrasound relieves fibroid symptoms in women
A noninvasive ultrasound procedure effectively shrinks uterine fibroids and significantly relieves fibroid-related symptoms in women, according to the results of a multicenter clinical trial reported in the June issue of the journal Radiology.
Vitamin C :: Plants may produce more Vitamin C now
UCLA and Dartmouth scientists have identified a crucial enzyme in plant vitamin C synthesis, which could lead to enhanced crops.
Cervical Cancer :: New cervical cancer prevention HPV vaccine now available
Girls in King County and across Washington state will now have access to a new vaccine at no cost that prevents cancer caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Genitoplasty :: More women demand for designer vagina
One of the world’s most prestigious health journals BMJ has lashed a fast-growing trend in the United States and Britain for “designer vaginas”.
Genitoplasty :: Cosmetic genital surgery rising in UK
Demand for cosmetic genitoplasty or vaginoplasty is increasing. Lih Mei Liao, consultant clinical psychologist, and Sarah M Creighton, consultant gynaecologist, argue that surgery carries risks and that alternative solutions to women’s concerns about the appearance of their genitals should be developed.
Aged :: A new level of care for the elderly
Dublin company, Valentia Technologies, and Fermanagh company, McElwaine SMART Technologies have teamed up with the University?s Technologies for Rurality, Ageing and Independent Living (TRAIL) laboratory to develop new health care delivery systems that will help elderly people continue to live longer in their own homes.
Diabetes :: Governor Rendell unveils Pennsylvania?s first diabetes action plan
US Governor Edward G. Rendell signed two executive orders to improve how Pennsylvanians with chronic disease receive health care in the future. Both initiatives are part of the Governor?s Prescription for Pennsylvania health care reform plan.
Cancer :: Cancer & heart disease – biggest burden in Australia
A new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), examines levels of death and disability from a variety of diseases, injuries and health risks to determine the total ‘burden of disease’ in Australia.
Psychology :: Sex, beer and marketing ethics
The ethics and philosophy of marketing will come under the spotlight at a new public seminar being hosted at the University of Adelaide.