asks Kaister: A. It's a new way to achieve perfect, natural-looking nails which last for weeks. Q. It is like a false nail A. No. For a start, there's no glue involved, and it won't ping off on a
00:00 Mon 18th Jun 2001asks M Scott: A. Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are tiny insects, about the size of a sesame seed, which live on blood. Their eggs are glued on to hairs close to the scalp and can be a
00:00 Mon 11th Jun 2001asks Ginapons: A. A spotty back is caused by inflammation of the sebaceous glands (the glands that produce oil). Q. What triggers it A. Experts believe that there are a few triggers, including
00:00 Mon 11th Jun 2001asks MissDon:A. Snoring is no joke. A recent survey found that it is the cause of one in seven domestic rows, and 95% of those questioned said they were woken by their partner's heavy snoring at least
00:00 Wed 11th Apr 2001asks Allan: A. There are three types of skin cancer: basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are unlikely to kill you. The big threat is malignant melanoma, which kills 1,500 people in the UK each
00:00 Mon 04th Jun 2001asks PDTV:A. All kinds of rage are on the increase: we have road rage, trolley rage, computer rage - not to mention hitting-back-when-you-get-an-egg-in-the-face rage. Our tolerance levels have never
00:00 Mon 04th Jun 2001 asks H Gray: A. At the moment, there's no evidence to suggest that ultrasound scanning will physically hurt you or your baby. Routine scanning hasn't been happening long enough to find out if it
00:00 Mon 04th Jun 2001asks ginapons:A. Cellulite is the name given to lumpy, dimpled, 'orange peel' skin, most usually found on women's hips, thighs, buttocks and upper arms. However, some experts doubt whether there's
00:00 Mon 28th May 2001asks Sander: A. There doesn't appear to be. It's believed that, when you are bitten, the mosquito (or whatever biting insect it is) injects some of its own saliva into you, rather than the blood of a
00:00 Mon 28th May 2001asks Su smith: A. Your memory, like most things, will work better the more you use it. However, you don't have to go around trying to remember things, just exercise it and stretch it a little. Good
00:00 Mon 28th May 2001asks Jayne b-t: A. Prepaid mobile phones are hugely popular with children in the UK, and 29 million text messages are sent each day. A Mori survey last year found that a third of 16 to 20-year-olds
00:00 Mon 21st May 2001asks Will Smith: A. It depends on the age of the person with TB. In adults, it's usually the lungs which are infected, and that makes it contagious. Children, on the other hand, tend to get infected
00:00 Mon 21st May 2001asks H Gray:A. Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is the most common digestive disorder in the UK today. It affects one in five people, and twice as many women as men seek medical help for it. IBS
00:00 Mon 21st May 2001asks DOUBRIS: A. It's called tinnitus, and it doesn't have to be ringing: it can be whistling, roaring, singing, buzzing or machine-type noises. Usually there's some hearing loss, too. Tinnitus is
00:00 Mon 14th May 2001asks johnjo: A. There are few things more miserable than hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), which affects around 10% of people in the UK. It's the result of your immune system overreacting to
00:00 Mon 14th May 2001asks Tony B: A. The easiest way is to take some exercise yourself. If you usually spend all your spare time sitting on the sofa watching TV, you can't expect your children to do anything different.
00:00 Mon 14th May 2001asks Atina Ellis:A. Glue ear is something children get after they've had a few middle ear infections (otitis media). It's when sticky fluid builds up behind the eardrum (otitis media with effusion).
00:00 Tue 08th May 2001asks J Arnold: A. Probably not. New research shows that a predilection for puddings may be inherited. US scientists have found a gene which is responsible for the ability to taste sweet foods. Q.
00:00 Tue 08th May 2001asks Archie Mac: A. Zero Balancing has been described as massage with your clothes on, therapy without the talk and meditation without the mantra. Q. Sounds like fun - how come I haven't heard of it
00:00 Mon 07th May 2001asks sporty:A. Acne affects seven out of ten adolescents, and occasionally lasts until adulthood. The areas most affected are the face, back, shoulders and chest. Q. What causes it A. The skin's
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