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December-2009

December 2009 Articles

What happens at a teeth whitening clinicTeeth whitening clinics are able to remove stains and discolouration from teeth to make them look whiter and healthier. Teeth whitening lightens the
Is lap band surgery safe?During lap band surgery a physical barrier is put in place around your stomach, three quarters of the way up, to create a small pouch. The food you eat fills this pouch much quicker than it would...
Types of hearing aidWhile they can’t deliver perfect hearing, a hearing aid can make life easier by enabling you to hear more than you could before. If your hearing has been getting worse for some time
How to find a surgeon for LASIK eye surgeryLaser-in-situ-keratomileusis, or LASIK reshapes the cornea to correct long or short sightedness using a very precise laser to cut a small flap
Should I have breast uplift surgery?If you are unhappy with the way your breasts have changed in the last few years, you might be considering breast uplift surgery. Your breasts
Alcohol abuse treatmentsAlcohol abuse means drinking too much alcohol on a regular basis. Defining too much is quite difficult – the safe long term limits vary with body mass and sex and other factors, such as genetics and...
Living with prostate cancerProstate cancer is a cancer that arises in the prostate gland. In the UK and Ireland, it is the second most common cancer in men. (The most common is non-melanoma skin cancer.) Just under 35 000 men...
Home paternity testsHome paternity tests are not, in fact, carried out entirely in your home. The sampling can be done at home, but the actual tests are carried out in the laboratories of the company that you commission...
Embryonic stem cellsEmbryonic stem cells are the cells that exist in an early stage embryo. The ultimate embryonic stem cell is a fertilised egg – one cell that is capable of dividing to give rise to every one of the...
Sleep deprivationAt some point in our lives, most of us will suffer from some form of disrupted sleep. This can include difficulty in getting to sleep, difficulty staying asleep long enough or waking too early. In...
The effects of smokingDespite recent changes in the law, that banned smoking in public places, there are still a huge number of smokers in Ireland. Most are aware that smoking is bad for you, but few understand the true...
cervical cancer jabThe cervical cancer jab has only become available in the last couple of years and is being given to teenage girls to prevent them developing potentially fatal cervical cancer in their 20s and 30s.
Breast Implants Breast implants are one of the most popular forms of cosmetic surgery, giving the patient larger, firmer, or more even breasts. The operation is a relatively simple procedure and can have significant...

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