Cosmetic plastic surgery does more than enhance physical features. It allows patients to feel better about their bodies, thereby improving self-esteem. Thirty four-year old Christine Destefano, for instance, was the subject of much teasing during her childhood years because of her nose. While the teasing stopped as Christine grew, her self-confidence was affected so much that she would feel uncomfortable when facing others. This all changed after her nasal reconstruction surgery, more commonly known as a nose job. Christine’s lack of confidence inspired her to turn to nip and tuck surgical...

Fiona Beaumont always had a lack in self-confidence because of her small breast size. Too add to her woes, when she gave birth to her daughter, her breasts vanished altogether. With a crushed self-confidence and a wedding fast approaching, Fiona then decided that it was high time to undergo breast enlargement surgery. Amazingly, Fiona’s partner was very supportive and both of them took out a considerable amount out of their savings to pay for the operation. Today, Fiona has a shapelier buxom figure and she is so glad that she had the boob job done. She also looked fantastic on her wedding...

According to a new study, some anti-hypertension medications, including those produced by popular brands like Novartis AG, Merck & Co and Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH, are linked to heightened cancer risk. The study, which the Lancet Oncology medical journal published online, warned that there is not enough data that can gauge the exact cancer risk. The researchers did state that further investigations should be done for this issue is alarming. Researchers looked at blood pressure drugs called angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs), which are recommended for patients with heart disease, high...

Autism, also called autistic disorder or infantile autism, is known to attack some children before they reach three years of age and is characterized by repetitive behavior and difficulty in speech and social interaction. It is also one of the most common illnesses. Now, a new research, which will be featured in the March issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, said the symptoms of autistic disorder cannot be identified in infants before they reach six months. However, signs can be recognized by the time they turn one. The research holds that...

According to a ConsumerLabs.com online survey, fish oil supplements have become more popular than other supplements and multi-vitamins. It contains Omega 3 fatty acids, which have been said to keep hearts healthy. Specialists also believe the fatty acids in fish oil reduce the risks of a stroke and getting cancer. Now there is a new research that claims it may be even more beneficial. The Archives of General Psychiatry study, which was authored by researchers with the Orygen Youth Research Center in Australia and the Medical University of Vienna in Austria, revealed that Omega 3 might combat...