London: Complementary health expert Jayney Goddard today defended the reputation of herbal medical remedies following a recent study labelling them as “hocus pocus”. In a new book published by Collins, Goddard, founder and president of The Complementary Medicines Association examined … Continue reading
London: More than eight out of ten Brits have back problems, according to a new survey from the British Osteopathic Association. The survey, released to coincide with BackCare Awareness Week (8-12 October) and the Back Show (London Olympia 6-7 October) … Continue reading
Tel Aviv: Israeli scientists have developed a nasal spray that zaps the brain plaque doctors believe is the cause of Alzheimer’s disease. The spray which contains bacteriophages, a virus which scientists call “phages” has only been used to treat mice … Continue reading
Stockholm: Stress at work can increase the risk of women developing breast cancer by upto a third, a new study of Swedish women suggests. It is thought the increased risk is a result of poor lifestyle choices which lead to … Continue reading
London: The number of people living past 100 in England and Wales reached almost 9,000 last year for the first time, figures show. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the number of centenarians had increased ninety-fold since 1911 when … Continue reading
London: Some beauty salons are breaking the law by having untrained staff carry out potentially dangerous teeth-whitening procedures, the UK consumer group WHICH has warned. The chemicals used can damage gums and cause chemical burns if applied incorrectly, says a … Continue reading
London: As the autumn days get shorter and darker, the prospect of living in sunnier pastures becomes all the more enticing. Whilst the majority of Brits go on holiday more than their parents did in their day, this is not … Continue reading
Leeds: The recent smoking ban will have a major impact on our health, saving an estimated 500,000 lives a year, but a specialist non-surgical cosmetic clinic has noticed another drastic impact of the ban. Over the past two months, SkinGenesis … Continue reading
New York: The Volmetrics diet method has been named the best overall diet plan in America, nudging out Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig. A panel of experts from Consumer Reports magazine rated diets on nutritional analysis, amount of weight lost, … Continue reading
Jerusalem: A plant-based antioxidant that fights wrinkles in your skin has been isolated by a researcher at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Antioxidants help to fight free radicals, which can break down many body tissues when present in excessive amounts. … Continue reading
London: Many people enjoy drinking alcohol and then exercise the following day quite comfortably. While this fact sheet outlines the impact that alcohol can have on the bodys performance during exercise, it is not designed to persuade people to change … Continue reading
If youve always wanted a more voluptuous bust to but wouldnt consider invasive surgery, Perfect C is the ideal solution. A completely natural herbal supplement, Perfect C is specially formulated to enhance the size and shape of your breasts by … Continue reading
Boston: A diet rich in potatoes, white bread and white rice may be contributing to a “silent epidemic” of a dangerous liver condition. “High-glycaemic” foods – rapidly digested by the body – could be causing “fatty liver”, increasing the risk … Continue reading
New York: United States researchers have come up with a novel use for men’s testicles, which they say are a rich source of stem cells and so could be transformed into a wide range of tissue types to help fight … Continue reading
Chicago: Scientists have already proven that calorie restriction – but not nutrients – can prolong the lives of everything from yeast to mice and monkeys, but they didn’t know why, until now. In a new study published in Cell magazine, … Continue reading
Cambridge: Some humans have cancer fighting cells which may be used to fight the disease in others. Dr Zheng Cui, of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, whose work has been published in the latest issue of the New … Continue reading
Boston: A company that distributed human growth hormone to “well known athletes and entertainers” has agreed to pay a $10.5 million penalty and cooperate with ongoing law enforcement investigations, federal prosecutors said on Tuesday. Under the terms of the agreement, … Continue reading
Stockholm: Lung cells grown from mouse embryo stem cells have been successfully implanted into the lungs of mice, a breakthrough that could one day help humans with sick lungs, say researchers. The experiment was conducted by a team of scientists … Continue reading
Tokyo: Tomoji Tanabe, has celebrated being the oldest man in the world at the age of 112. Born on 18 September 1895, he celebrated his record birthday at home in Miyakonojo, on the island of Kyushu, 900 kilometres south-west of … Continue reading
London: Nautilus are offering free trials to all those who visit the website www.nautilustreadclimber.co.uk giving the opportunity to try before you buy. Nautilus have teamed up with a number of health clubs around the country to offer the free trial … Continue reading
Los Angeles: Evolutionary theory says that individuals should die of old age when their reproductive lives are complete, generally by age 55 in humans, according to demographer Cedric Puleston, a doctoral candidate in biological sciences at Stanford. But the fatherhood … Continue reading
Even the threat of an early death is not incentive for most UK adults to exercise, according to a new survey of 2,100 people from YouGov. Only 38% of people questioned by YouGov said they would do more exercise if … Continue reading
London: Many Britons are unaware how to follow a healthy, balanced diet, the official food watchdog has said. A survey by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) suggests widespread ignorance about how much starchy food like rice, bread and pasta should … Continue reading
An ingredient of green tea called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) helps increase the activity of detoxification enzymes, according to a new study. In a clinical study, backed by the US body, the National Cancer Insitute, reearch was carried out to determine … Continue reading
Geneva: Depression is more harmful to health than lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and obesity, according to a new report from the World Health Organisation (WHO). The organisation investigated information on 250,000 patients in 60 countries, and discovered that on … Continue reading
