Seven Countries with the Worst Drug Problems
Some countries are locked in a death match with dangerous drugs. Here are seven countries with the most vexing drug problems and how they got that way.
News & Features: Lifestyle
Veganism and Pregnancy – Do I Have to Eat Meat to Have Multiples?
When it comes to veganism, it seems everyone’s a critic. Some people claim that vegans are weak and malnourished. But not many have asserted that veganism affects a person’s fertility – until recently.
PGD: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
PGD provides choices that parents of yesteryear never dreamed of. But is PGD a medical miracle or an unethical outrage?
10 Habits That Hurt You and the Environment
Many of our bad habits give both us and the environment a raw deal! Here are 10 of these habits, all of which you can kick to the curb and feel good about your decision.
Real or Rumor? Celebrity Pregnancies
Is she or isn't she? DocShop.com dishes on the latest celebrity baby rumors.
10 Potential Hazards of Going on "Fad" Diets
Worried about the risks associated with trendy diet and exercise programs? In this article, we explore ten little-known health risks of going on today's popular fad diets.
Best Celebrity Booties
Which female celebrity do you think has the best-looking derrière? The DocShop team picks out 2008's most spectacular celebrity butts.
Surrogate Pregnancy: Social Trend, Legal Reformation, or the Next American Family?
According to the Organization of Parents through Surrogacy, there are over a thousand surrogate births per year. Are we witnessing a medical trend or a social and legal reformation?
Improve Your Abs – Five Popular Treatments for a Fit and Firm Stomach
Liposuction, abdominal etching, and the six-pack spray tan are just a few of the treatments that can help get your abs ready for summer!
6 Ways to Save Money on Prescription Drugs
By taking advantage of government and AARP programs, and being a wise consumer, those in need of drugs can often get them cheaper than the average person can. Here are six ways to save money on prescription drugs.
Trade In Your Old Gold Teeth for Cash!
With the price of gold recently reaching a record high of nearly $1,000 an ounce, many people are trading old gold dental fixtures for some much-needed cash.
Television's 7 Top Doctors
For as long as most of us can remember, doctor/hospital shows and sitcoms have been a fixture on television. Check out our list of our favorite TV doctors.
Could Bottled Water Be Damaging Your Smile?
Because most brands of bottled water do not contain the cavity-fighting mineral fluoride, some dentists say that drinking bottled water could put you at higher risk for developing tooth decay.
The Causes of Halitosis and How to Remedy Bad Breath
Studies show that bad breath is the third most frequent reason patients visit a dentist behind tooth decay and gum disease. Thankfully, there are a number of remedies available to treat bad breath, and some are as simple as proper dental hygiene.
Eating Disorders among Men – A Deadly New Trend Emerges
As the image of the ideal male continues to change, a deadly -- and in many cases secret --problem is gaining strength. Recent statistics suggest that more and more men are struggling with eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binging.
Muscle Mania: Understanding "Bigorexia"
Although he may be built like Arnold Schwarzenegger in Conan the Destroyer, a man with bigorexia constantly compares himself to other men, fearing that he is the Clark Kent to another man's Superman.
Ten Diet Secrets
There are hundreds of "diet secrets" that claim they will help you lose weight, but our tips won't cost you extra cash. Check out our ten diet secrets that will help you lose weight - permanently.
How Far Will Women Go to Increase the Size of Their Breasts – Without Surgery
From breast enhancing hypnosis to breast augmenting pumps, which breast enlargement gimmicks work and which don't?
High Times and Oral Health – Marijuana Linked to Gum Disease
An international team of dental researchers has found that smoking an average of nearly one joint a week could triple a person's risk for gum disease.
Chinese Pregnancy Calendar and Gender Predictor
Planning to get pregnant and wondering whether there is anything you can do to increase your chances of having a boy or girl? Already pregnant and want to know what the gender of your baby will be? The Chinese pregnancy calendar and gender predictor may hold the answers to your questions…
Super Size My Penis: Which Male Enhancement Methods Work and Don't Work?
This desire for a larger penis has led to the development of various contraptions, supplements, and surgeries to increase penis length and girth. Not all of them work, and even those that do work may not be as effective as one would hope.
7 Medical Organizations Fighting Evil
In recent years, international medical organizations have stepped up the effort to bring medical care to the parts of the world where it is most urgently needed.
Fertility and Finances
A recent study of lap dancers conducted at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque may have found proof that women go into a state of estrus (a period of sexual excitement) each month.
Surrogacy Clinics in India — a New Twist on Outsourcing
In a controversial combination of biology and international commerce, Indian women are acting as surrogates — carrying the biological babies of foreign couples — at cut-rate prices.
7 Biggest Medical Scandals in Recent Years
From reused syringes in medical facilities to price fixing by big medical companies, here are the seven biggest medical scandals to hit the United States in recent years.