Recession Pushing Many to Cut Back on Health Care
from South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Marie Lima has a rash under her chin, but she's not going to see the doctor for it. She also skipped her annual doctor visit and dental checkup. And she won't be taking her shih tzu to the vet for an eye infection either. Like many South Floridians struggling to cope with the recession, Lima is skimping, delaying or completely forgoing her medical care to save money. More

Cosmetic Surgery and Your Career
from NewBeauty Magazine
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Laser Wrinkle-Blasting Treatments Soar
from American Chronicle
A cosmetic surgery technique called laser resurfacing is soaring in popularity as men and women flock to clinics to get their wrinkles smoothed out. Over the past three years, the number of procedures has increased 456 percent among men and 215 percent among women, according to new numbers released today by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. More

Lasers Leap in Popularity
from NewBeauty Magazine
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Men Scale Back on Cosmetic Surgery, Women Forge Ahead
from Cosmetic Surgery Times
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A Healthy Balance Between Insurers, Doctors and Patients
from The National
The health insurance industry in the UAE is a minefield, and that state of affairs is not limited to this country. If you’re an individual looking for medical coverage, the prospect of finding the right insurance policy can be daunting. If you’re a doctor, there is enormous pressure to meet the needs of the patient in ways no longer limited to treatment: today it also includes addressing the financial cost in real terms for that patient. More

Cosmetic Surgery Short Cuts Can be Deadly
from WNYC
The Health Department is warning New Yorkers that when it comes to cosmetic surgery, homemade injections can be deadly. Dr. Nathan Graber from the New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene says the number of transgender and Latina women injecting cheap, non-medical silicone is on the rise. More