Nov 23 2008

Yoga Styles: Guide to the Most Popular Types

Welcome to Yoga! Here, read a basic guide to yoga styles that will help you find the best yoga practice to suit your interest and physical condition.

The image of yoga has changed during the past years. If once, the first picture that popped your mind was of a group of white wearing weirdoes standing on their heads and breathing loudly, now you are probably thinking about Madonna’s well shaped arms. Currently, yoga is one of Read more »

Nov 23 2008

My Head is Spinning! Vertigo and Dizziness…

by Christian Goodman

Mot of us take the ability to stand upright for granted. In fact, we can stand still without needing to hold on to something for support.

Thanks to our balance system, healthy people can do these things.

However, not everyone’s systemic balance allows for the ability to walk with ease. Vertigo or dizziness are terms used to describe the effects of the impaired balance system. Though these feelings Read more »

Nov 23 2008

Coeliac disease charity celebrates its GP of the Year

Coeliac disease charity celebrates its GP of the Year

Dr Fayyaz Chaudhri received his award from Neil Crawford. Photograph:Chantal Richards

The Maryport GP, who won a glass award and a certificate, was nominated by one of his patients who cited him as going above and beyond the call of duty as a GP.

The charity says the GP has brought the health service and coeliac patients in his area closer together and has a great understanding Read more »

Nov 23 2008

Facebook and Myspace advertise teen vaccine for cervical cancer

Facebook and Myspace have started advertising a new teenage vaccine for cervical cancer today. The government have placed advertisments for the vaccine which protects teenagers against human papillomavirus (HPV). Habbo Hotel and Lola’s land which are lesser versions of myspace and facebook have also started to advertise the vaccine. The government are trying to make as many young teenagers as aware as possible of the dangers of cervical Read more »

Nov 23 2008

Getting the Right Information on Drug Testing and its Procedures

One of the main problems of a company or an organization can be the misuse of drugs. It can effectively harm the security, competence and status of any organization, and that too within a very short time span. There are quite a lot of hazards that are associated with the alcohol and drug uses within the work premises. Without necessary primary protection the whole working environment, and office premises can be destroyed.

To save Read more »

Nov 23 2008

The demise of a liver transplant program

Watch how the pursuit of profit and volume endangered patients and drove a reputable liver transplant program into the ground.

The demise of a liver transplant program

The WSJ writes recounts the fascinating story of a surgeon hired primarily to increase the volume of surgical procedures at the University of Pittsburgh, priced at almost half a million per transplant. For those who can’t access the WSJ, go and read Jeffrey Parks’ summary.

By taking Read more »