Author Archives: health

Melanoma death rates are rising in men but static or falling in women

The rate of men dying from malignant melanoma has risen in populations around the world, while in some countries the rates are steady or falling for women, according to research presented at the 2018 NCRI Cancer Conference. Researchers studied worldwide data on deaths gathered by the World Health Organisation, focusing on 33 countries with the… Read More: Melanoma death rates are rising in men but static or… »

Medical News Today: How to eat healthfully: Double your portion size

According to a recent study, larger portions of food might not be so bad for us after all. The findings add to our understanding of the psychology of healthful eating. Portion control is important, and a new study provides a positive spin. If somebody gives us a huge bowl of candy, we are likely to… Read More: Medical News Today: How to eat healthfully: Double your portion… »

Aussie kids anxious over healthy food obsession

AUSTRALIAN children are facing more pressure than ever over their eating choices and are being shamed for “good” or “bad” foods they consume, leading to a generation of kids who are not being set up for health success and may be more likely to develop eating disorders. Adults are also bewildered about healthy eating information,… Read More: Aussie kids anxious over healthy food obsession »

All About Tattoos

Tattooing is a big business. Although it is difficult to get accurate information the best guess is that last year the tattoo industry grossed $ 1.6 billion dollars. That represents acres of skin that are permanently marked.   Millennials are the the largest group who are tattooed. It is estimated that more than 45% of… Read More: All About Tattoos »