Health & Beauty

We all know the problem; unwanted hair in one place or another that always seems to come back and drive us nuts when we least expect or want it. This is why many people today are turning to laser hair removal to deal with their issue. It's actually become one of the most common cosmetic procedures in the country and can be performed on just about any area of the body where hair is a concern. But like anyone seeking cosmetic alteration of any kind, you probably have a lot of questions about the topic. Is it safe? How does it work? Does the hair grow back? We'll cover all of this and more...

Macmillan Cancer Support’s mobile support bus is coming to Exeter, Exmouth, Tiverton and the Mid Devon Show with cancer information specialists on hand to answer questions and provide information. The charity encourages anyone with worries or concerns about cancer to visit the team for advice and support.

Elaine Perry, Macmillan Information and Support Specialist said “Whether you want to know more about the symptoms to look out for, need advice about managing the side effects of your treatment, or want to find local support for carers, come along and see us. We’d be happy to help...

NEW figures from Cancer Research UK show that people who are obese now outnumber smokers two to one in the South West, as the charity urges Government action to tackle obesity.

While smoking is still the nation’s biggest preventable cause of cancer and carries a much higher risk of the disease than obesity, Cancer Research UK’s analysis also reveals that being overweight or obese trumps smoking as the leading cause of four types of cancer – bowel, kidney, ovarian and liver.

In the South West, three in ten adults are obese.

The news comes as Cancer Research UK...

Many people have heard about different dental surgeries and there are a number of them out there. Lately, though, there has been more talk of porcelain veneers and dental implants, but many people have little idea as to what they actually are. The truth is that these modern-day little marvels are more than just something cosmetic. They have many uses, including the restoration of a person’s smile.

First, let’s start with what porcelain veneers and dental implants are. The best place to begin is with porcelain veneers. This might sound like something you do to renovate the tub in...