Plastic Surgery can improve your breathing and the flow of oxygen. A patient with a deviated septum can get this corrected by means of rhinoplasty. Usually, a deviated septum makes it difficult to breath, causing too much snoring. The moment this is corrected, both the patient and his/her partner can […]
Dear Dr. Manny, My kids keep getting sore throats in the winter. I can’t help but wonder. How do I know whether they have strep throat? When do I need to get them tested? Thanks for your question. Not all sore throats are the same. Some of them are related to allergies, some of […]
Rhinoplasty surgery, commonly known as “nose job” is a surgical procedure carried out to improve the structure and function of the nose. During this procedure, the nasal cartilage and bones are modified, or tissue is added. Rhinoplasty surgery may be performed for a number of reasons ranging from birth defects, […]
Botulinum toxin (Botox) is a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is one of the most potent poisons known and as little as 1 gram of botulinum toxin could kill over 1 million people. Two kilograms could kill the entire human population of Earth. However, targeted and controlled […]
The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared Congo’s Ebola outbreak an international health emergency, sounding a rarely used global alarm after the virus threatened to spread to a major city and into neighbouring countries. Despite a highly effective vaccine and a swift international response after it was declared 11 months […]
By using the right words and repeating the phrases, adults can help young kids get over picky eating behaviors and eat healthier foods, according to a new study. Saying “Lentils will help you run faster,” for instance, encourages preschoolers to understand the benefits and pick the foods they want, the […]
Blepharospasm – Overview Blepharospasm is an abnormal, involuntary blinking or spasm of the eyelids. The condition can appear for a few days and then resolve on its own without treatment, however, in some cases it can progress to a chronic condition causing lifelong vision challenges. The condition is different from […]
Widespread beliefs about sleeping include advice on how much sleep is enough, what quality sleep means and how to achieve it, but when these pronouncements are wrong, they can do more harm than good, researchers argue. The study team gathered the most common sleep “myths” and asked sleep-science experts to […]
A forehead lift, also known as a browlift or browplasty, is a plastic surgery procedure that is used to elevate a drooping eyebrow and to eliminate forehead creases and worry lines. Reasons for Forehead Lift Aging is an inevitable process and often, the brow and forehead area are the first […]
History of Surgery – Overview Surgery is the branch of medicine that deals with the physical manipulation of a bodily structure to diagnose, prevent, or cure a disease. The patient’s tissues are cut during this technique to permit the manipulation of otherwise inaccessible tissues. The history of surgery can be […]
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery – Overview Endoscopic Sinus Surgery is a surgical procedure that involves the opening of the passages of the paranasal sinuses to allow for proper drainage of the nose using a nasal endoscope. The paranasal sinuses are a group of four air-filled spaces that the nasal cavity. The […]
Hair Transplant Surgery – Overview Hair transplant surgery is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of hair follicles from one part of the body, known as the ‘donor site’, to a bald part of the body known as the ‘recipient site’. The donor sites for a hair transplant are […]
Injuries attributed to car accidents range from minor issues that take a few days to resolve to permanent disabilities. Keep in mind that measures to minimize injuries on the roads are always there and they range from the use of seatbelts and the seating position of the occupant, as well […]
The bizarre trend was sparked after celebrities including Kourtney Kardashian, Charlotte Crosby and Sophie Kasaei revealed they have lightened their behinds. In fact, there’s been a 23 per cent surge in the number of women seeking anal bleaching as they feel the pressure to “look like porn stars” in the bedroom, according to a […]