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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder can be an overwhelming mental condition to deal with...
Pneumonia
What is pneumonia and how serious is it? Find out all you need to know here ...
Strep Throat (Streptococcal Pharyngitis)
Throat a little sore? If it’s not a viral infection such as the common cold or flu, it could be strep throat....
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DRCs Ebola outbreak to be treated with experimental vaccine
With an active outbreak of Ebola virus in the DRC, swift responses are underway to contain cases of infection. A stockpile of an experimental vaccination has now arrived in the country to help curb new infections.
Soldier undergoes ear transplant after surgeons grow a new ear on her forearm
Thanks to the revolutionary surgery performed by plastic surgeons from the US army, a young soldier has undergone reconstructive surgery to replace the loss of her left ear...
MDMA – Could the well-known party drug aid in treating PTSD?
MDMA is commonly known as a popular party drug with mood-enhancing effects - but could this drug be used to treat PTSD?
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Blue Fingernails
Blue fingernails are often the result of poor circulation as a result of cold weather, but there are a number of other factors that may cause this symptom...
Strawberry Tongue
Strawberry tongue is a symptom of a number of conditions that result in the tongue becoming swollen, red and bumpy.
Flu (Influenza)
The change of a new season often brings with it bouts of flu infections. What should you do when you have the flu?
Flu Vaccine (Flu Shot)
The flu vaccine allows our bodies to create vital antibodies in order to form immunity against the current strand of flu for the season. Each year the flu changes and so does the flu shot. Don't get caught with the flu this season...
Aesthetic Medicine
Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping)
Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping) has recently gained traction in offering a non-invasive approach to reshaping the nose, find out about the procedure here...
Cinderella Surgery
Walking in heels is not exactly a walk in the park. The question is, how far would you go to fit into a great pair of heels?
Botox
Are fine lines and wrinkles catching up with you? If you're considering having Botox to achieve a more youthful appearance, here's everything you need to know...
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)
Are you keen to have a 'nose job'? Whether for functional or purely aesthetic reasons, there's plenty to consider before having a rhinoplasty procedure. Here's everything you need to know ...
Breast Augmentation
Everything you need to know about having a 'boob job' - from choosing the right plastic surgeon to the size and shape of your implants and more.
Fillers
Considering having filler treatments for fine lines and wrinkles? Here's all you need to know ...
Health & Wellness
Foot Binding
Foot binding is now seen as a beauty standard based on torture and unrealistic cultural expectations for a woman, but it wasn't always seen this way..
What is waist training and corsetry?
Waist training is a technique that developed from the introduction of corsetry. We explore what these techniques are...
Vaping versus smoking
The debate of vaping vs. smoking has gone on for quite some time now, find out about it here...
Turmeric (Curcumin)
The popular spice known as turmeric has gained some attention in regards to the health benefits and side effects of the herb, find out more here...
24 things every woman should know about her vagina
It's amazing how little some women know about their own vaginas. we have summed up 24 facts that every woman should know about their vagina.
Pregnancy & Fertility
Birth Control
Preventing an unwanted pregnancy is simple to do and comes down to your preferred method. We breakdown the different types, and pros and cons of each ...
Pregnancy Symptoms
So you think you might be pregnant? There are a number of different symptoms associated with being pregnant that can be easily overlooked. If you think you might be expecting, read this article to find out what you need to know.
Stages of Pregnancy - The First Trimester Week-By-Week
If you want to know all about the stages of your pregnancy, then read our article on the first trimester as we cover each week in detail.
Second trimester - Weeks 14 -16
Welcome to our second trimester! Your body will start to go through a number of visible changes at this stage, here's what you need to prepare for...
The third trimester overview
You are nearly there! Having moved passed most of your morning sickness and other symptoms, you are now getting ready to have a baby in your third trimester...
Infertility
Struggling to have a baby is something many may experience in their lives. Men and women alike experience it, so much so that male infertility is as common as female infertility.