Archive for March, 2009

Patience, Patterns and the Slumdog MIllionaire | Weight Loss and the Mind | Podcast #90

Become an observer of the most amazing person in the world: Yourself!

How does Slumdog MIllionaire have to do with your fitness level? The answer will surprise you!
Motivation versus De-Motivation.
And much more…
Weight Loss and dieting are an epidemic in today’s society. It is more a function of how we think than anything else. There are [...]

Steaming hot tea linked to cancer

Drinking steaming hot tea has been linked with an increased risk of oesophageal (gullet) cancer, Iranian scientists say.

Medical scan sensitivity boosted

A technique using the fuel which powers the space shuttle could make a form of medical scan much more sensitive.

Thyroid disorders ‘misdiagnosed’

People with suspected thyroid disorders are being mistreated and misinformed, experts warn.

Call for higher circumcision rate

Circumcision should be routinely considered as a way to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections, argue US experts.

Therapists offer gay ‘treatment’

Therapists are offering to “treat” homosexuals despite there being no evidence that it works, research suggests.

Africa faces ‘cancer steam train’

A former health secretary has told the BBC that the problem of cancer in Africa is “like a steam train coming down the track”.

Laser consultations ‘flawed’

People may not be properly counselled about the risks of laser eye surgery, a Which? study suggests.

Plans for abortion advice TV ads

Pregnancy advisory services - including abortion information - could soon be advertised on UK TV and radio.

China milk scandal terms upheld

Five people convicted over a milk contamination scandal in China fail to get their sentences quashed on appeal, reports say.