Jason Shankey, expert in Male Gromming, launched a unique range of hair and skincare products this year, and is now going one step further by promising men a completely pain-free shave. The Limited Edition ‘Perfect Shave’ comprises Shankey’s three shaving products and his expert guide to shaving, all packaged together in a gorgeous, masculine box. Shankey, who is a regular contributor to magazines such as Men’s Health and FHM, and TV shows including 10 years younger, told us “97% of men suffer from pain, irritation and redness due to shaving, and my unique ‘Perfect Shave’ recipe utilises our three hero products which target men’s underlying shaving problems, facilitating a quick, painless and easy to follow daily routine”.

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Are chimpanzees necessary for medical research?

A report from the Institute of Medicine out today answers that question with a very qualified yes, saying that most biomedical experiments dont require the use of chimps and that given the genetic ties and physical traits the animals share with humans, the NIH should fund such research only in certain specific circumstances.

The recommendations, which apply to research funded or supported by the NIH, include three criteria for the use of chimps in biomedical research: there must be no other suitable lab or animal models available, the research cant be ethically done in humans and forgoing the use of chimps will significantly slow or prevent important advancements to prevent, control and/or treat life-threatening or debilitating conditions.

The report was commissioned by the NIH.

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The postcode lottery of treatment in the NHS has been exposed by the largest government analysis of healthcare in England, which reveals wide regional disparities in patient treatment.

The NHS Atlas of Variation, a copy of which has been obtained by the Guardian, lays bare the tension between the health secretary’s vision of a “localised” health service and the need to impose basic minimum standards of acceptable care.

While ministers accept that “some variation is warranted because different populations have different levels of need”, the differences in cost, quality and patients outcome mean that “unwarranted” inequalities need to be ironed out.

The most stark contrast shows up in the rate of prescribing anti-dementia drugs, with patients in some parts of the country – such as North Lancashire – prescribed 25 times as many treatments and tablets to help “temporarily improve or stabilise symptoms” than in Kent.

One possible reason for such disparities, according to the report, is the lack of awareness some local GPs have in spotting Alzheimer’s early.

Charities have long warned about the barriers put in place by clinicians. “Ou

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Switching to an electronic cigarette or e-cig is perhaps the most sensible thing to do today if you are a smoker; not only will you be able to enjoy an even better smoking experience, you can also save a lot of money and enjoy tons of added benefits in the process. To get started, you simply need to select the right vaping device to purchase. Here are a number of things to consider before you buy an electronic cigarette.

First, you need to understand that there are two main types of electronic cigarette mechanism: the more modern two-piece design and the slightly older three-piece one. Full Post…