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If you've ever noticed there's something not quite right with Paris Hilton's eyes, you're not alone! And it seems there might be a medical reason for it. A source told reporters that the socialite visited a plastic surgeon with her sister Nicky last week to get her droopy lid fixed. Apparently, Paris had secret surgery six years ago to lift her lids but the muscles in her left eyelid were damaged during surgery, which resulted in droopiness. To make matters worse, Paris is wearing blue tinted contact lenses over her naturally brown eyes while filming new movie The Hottie and the Nottie, which is making the problem even worse. Her PR Elliot Mintz says; "To the best of my knowledge, Paris has never had any kind of cosmetic surgery." Has she or hasn't she? You decide! [0 comments] .
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A weekend to Rotorua can feel like liposuction to the family wallet. First there's $75.60 for a family pass to Te Puia to see the Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley, $75 for a family pass on the luge, $25 for the Rotorua Museum and another $35 to soak off all that spending at the Polynesian Spa. That's not to mention all those other fantastic but expensive attractions on offer: the Buried Village, Hell's Gate, Paradise Valley Springs, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, the historic Blue Baths, Rainbow Springs ... the list goes on. Give it a week and you could have some serious debt to deal with. So what does a humble tourist do when visiting Rotovegas with a cash-strapped single parent, five children between you and no budget to speak of? The answer is that it's quite possible to enjoy the essence of Rotorua: thermal activity, Maori culture, and outdoor activities, without spending any money over and above accommodation, food and petrol.
FDA Approves The Return Of Silicone Breast Implants
Philadelphia, PA (AHN)- Silicone breast implants, which the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned fourteen years ago, have returned to the operating tables of cosmetic surgeons. The FDA gave the green light towards the end of 2006 and the implants are now being seen more and more. Silicone gel-packs are said to be superior to saline-filled packs. Women are not shying away from the past controversial implants, even though the FDA labeled silicone packs as "reasonably safe," according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Crystal Clenfuegos, the spokesperson for Allergan, Inc., a manufacturer of implants, said, "Approximately 90 percent of women prefer silicone over saline in countries where both options are available." Even though the FDA determined that the original fears relating to silicone implants were speculative and exaggerated, there are risks to be considered.
Top medical milestone: Sanitation
Following up on a topic a few weeks ago, the British Medical Journal has released to the results of its poll on the top medical advances since 1840. The winner, narrowly, is sanitation. Though it's not glamorous, I suppose it's hard to argue with clean drinking water and the disposal of wastes. I voted for antibiotics, which finished second. A number of you selected germ theory, which finished in fifth place, by one vote. Here are the top five vote getters: Sanitation: 1,795 votes -- 15.8 percent Antibiotics: 1,642 votes -- 14.5 percent Anesthesia: 1,574 votes -- 13.9 percent Vaccines: 1,337 votes -- 11.8 percent Germ theory: 843 votes -- 7.4 percent Click here for arguments by professionals in favor of each of the 15 nominated advances.
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