Monthly Archives: May 2013
Smooth operator: A new invasive treatment promises to banish cellulite for at least a year — but how effective is it?
The Sunday Times 26 May 2013 Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss and even Princess Diana have all faced the moment when an unexpectedly dimply bum and thighs have been captured on camera for critical examination by a gleeful female audience. Cellulite, the orange-peel effect of pitted fat, affects more than 8 out of 10 women, though […]
Jolie gene flaw — now first man has surgery
The Sunday Times 19 May 2013 A 53-YEAR-OLD Londoner has become the first man in the world to have his prostate removed after discovering he is carrying a “faulty” gene that puts him at increased risk of developing cancer. The businessman, who has family members who have suffered breast or prostate cancer, discovered he was […]
Wiggins joins race to save lives: The cyclist wants untried drugs to be fast-tracked to help the dying
The Sunday Times 5 May 2013 SIR BRADLEY WIGGINS is backing a campaign for the terminally ill to be given access to unlicensed drugs after being inspired by the bravery of a five-year-old boy. The cyclist, who was awarded a knighthood after winning the Tour de France and a gold medal at the Olympics last […]