London: Uk scientists have identified seven pieces of “rogue DNA” which could put men at increased risk of prostate cancer. Theese genetic flaws are so common that it is thought every man has at least one. Currently men are screened … Continue reading
The US’s Food and Drug Administration said yesterday that it has opened a safety review on reported side effects of Botulinum Toxin for the treatment of a number of non-cosmetic conditions. Under review are Allergan brands Botox, Botox Cosmetic, and … Continue reading
London: Bike Week, the UKs biggest mass participation cycling event, is this year challenging families to get out of their cars, step away from the TV and get on their bikes. The call to action is Free the Family and … Continue reading
London: Research conducted by Help the Aged has revealed that the UK public rank mental decline higher than any other worry about ageing, including big issues like the pensions crisis and the fear of isolation (1). In response to this … Continue reading
London: Green fingered garden lovers, shopping enthusiasts, fashionistas and foodies are being encouraged to get into the swing of spring as the Country Living Magazine Spring Fair returns to the Business Design Centre in London. Held on the 12-16th March … Continue reading
London: A UK supermarket has had it shelves cleared of a new anti-wrinkle cream costing less than £2 ($1). Aldi supermarket’s own label Siana Moisturising Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream at £1.89. Aldi’s own label anti-wrinkle cream is flying off the cut-price … Continue reading
For those who are eager to tackle the gardening this year but dont know where to begin, First-Time Gardener is the answer. Packed full of practical tips and detailed step-by-step instructions, this book is the beginner’s guide to gardening. Kim … Continue reading
New York: Scientists have discovered one of the ways in which smoking cigarettes makes you age faster and puts you at risk of diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer. Researchers at the University of Rochester … Continue reading
London: The number of people choosing cosmetic surgery continues to increase in the UK, with 32, 453 procedures carried out by members of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons in 2007. This figure is an increase of 12.2% from … Continue reading
London: Breakthrough ice technology developed by a British company means that many thousands of women with non-cancerous breast tumours can now be successfully treated in their doctors surgery rather than having to endure a hospital operation. The treatment, developed by … Continue reading
Vancouver: Just two cans of a carbonated drink can increase a man’s chance of getting the painful joint disease gout by a staggering 85 per cent, according to new research from Canada. The study, published online by the British Medical … Continue reading
London: The over-50s may be retiring from the boardroom, but they are not giving up on the bedroom, reveals a new Saga survey today. According to the Saga/Populus survey of nearly 8000 people over 50, two thirds of those surveyed … Continue reading
London: People who exercise regularly appear to be biologically younger than those who lead sedentary lifestyles, scientists have found. Inactivity not only leads to a greater risk of ageing-related diseases, but it may also influence the ageing process itself, researchers … Continue reading
Sydney: Scientists have discovered that chocolate may increase the likelihood of osteoporosis and bone fractures in women. In a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition women who ate chocolate every day were found to have less … Continue reading
A host of celebrities including, Kirsty Gallacher, Penny Smith and Amanda Lamb are calling on everyone to join the Help the Aged annual fundraising event, The Big Spring Walk, which takes place from Friday 25th April to Sunday 27th April … Continue reading
New York: Pfizer, the manufacturer of anti-smoking drug Chantix, has updated its label to include a warning on mental health symptoms. CHANTIX® was approved in the US in May of 2006 as an aid to smoking cessation. Since then there … Continue reading
Michigan: Couples who row over their differences are more likely to live longer than those who bottle up stress. This is the conclusion of reserach at the University of Michigan School of Public Health where scientists studied 192 couples over … Continue reading
London: A scientist has claimed that an experimental helmet whch bathes the brain in infra-red light is capable of stimulating the growth of new brain cells in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The creators of the helmet, a County Durham, UK-based … Continue reading
London: Insreasing numbers of females are dying of alcohol-related diseases, official UK Government statistics have revealed. The number of deaths from both men and women have also doubled in the last 15 years, with a huge rise in middle-aged women. … Continue reading
Washington: Brisk walking for just 30 minutes daily is enough to half the risk of premature death of men from all causes, according to new research. The US-government-sponsored analysis — the largest such study ever — found that a regimen … Continue reading
New York: Cancer deaths continue to increase, with the American Cancer Society reporting 12 million new cases of malignancy diagnosed worldwide in 2007, with 7.6 million people dying from the disease. The report, Global Cancer Facts & Figures, finds that … Continue reading
Fed up with overcrowded public transport or bored of sitting in traffic?Why not ride to work and reap the benefits? Evans Cycles, the UKs largest specialist cycle retailer, gives you a few reasons why cycling to work could be more … Continue reading
Vienna: The world’s population is growing older as people live longer, and fertility and birth rates fall. A study, published online by Nature, carried out by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis at Laxenburg, Austria, examined population forecasts and … Continue reading
London: A new quick procedure not widely available on the NHS which treats age related blindness disease is now available at 13 Spire Healthcare hospitals around the UK. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects the central part of your vision and … Continue reading
London: Do you worry about what goes into your kids food? Do you find it difficult to know which foods are high in additives? Children are very sensitive to what they eat, particularly when it comes to salt intake. Eating … Continue reading
