Romanian children adopted from overcrowded orphanages in the 1990s were more likely to suffer psychological problems as adults compared to other children taken in by British families, according to a...

For the fifth consecutive year, the Commissioner for Health under the Office of the Ombudsman has complained about “the great delay in receiving replies and feedback from the Department of...

Almost 50% of men will experience some degree of hair loss by the age of 50 and some will start seeing the first signs of hair recess in their early 20s. Like with most things, we take it for granted...

On the market one can now find a multivitamin syrup for children with an excellent apple flavour. It is again a case of an apple a day keeps the doctor away. The innovation of Candi B is that...

Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. It results from the interaction between three compounds of the nervous system: the peripheral...

Unwanted body hair is an issue that sends women running to beauty salons, keeping therapists busy for hours on end. In an aesthetically driven world, visible body hair - common on arms, upper lip,...

When talking about persistent pain, we need to start by clarifying a few things. Take the nomenclature, for instance. You probably think of long-standing pain as chronic pain. Health care...

Sensitive teeth are a common problem, affecting as many as 40% of the population. If you wince when you sip a hot drink or when you eat a cold food like ice cream, then you probably have sensitive...

Mealtime is generally a pleasant part of the day and often a social activity that most people enjoy in company of family or friends. However there are many individuals who cannot enjoy this experience...

A smart trap for mosquitoes? A new high-tech version is promising to catch the bloodsuckers while letting friendlier insects escape - and even record the exact weather conditions when different...