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
London: Eczema is a common skin complaint in the U.K, affecting one in five children and one in twelve adults. The National Eczema Society runs National Eczema Week from 15th 23rd September, aiming to raise awareness of skin condition, … Continue reading
London: Fewer than 3% of 11-year-olds get enough exercise, according to new research. Recommendations are for youngsters to take an hour a day of moderate to vigorous exercise but experts found that few were doing so. They said it was … Continue reading
New York Americans are living longer than ever, but still die younger than people in some 40 other countries. Ugovernment statistics released yesterday show American life expectancy at an all-time high of nearly 78 years. The information is from 2005, … Continue reading
London: UK pharmacy Boots whose anti-wrinkle cream Protect & Perfect had women queuing in the streets to buy it, has now come up with an anti-ageing treatment for hair. Boots Expert Hair Loss Treatment Spray for Women, is according to … Continue reading
London: A natural food supplement called Asphalia, composed of completely plant-derived materials which are grown and produced in South Wales and are naturally rich in melatonin, has been proven to aid the bodys ability to achieve REM sleep faster than … Continue reading
Southampton: Scientists in the UK are working on ‘early warning’ blood test for cancer. It looks for tell-tale signs in the blood long before symptoms appear and could save thousands of lives every year. Doctors believe blood tests will revolutionise … Continue reading
Genetically engineered cells, that produce an enzyme that disolves the toxic plaques associated with Alzheimers disease, have been produced by scientists. The researchers used mice which they infected with a human gene that caused them to develop, at an accelerated … Continue reading
London: Learn how to strengthen your pelvic muscles in seven simple steps – live web chat with expert Kari Bo: date: Tuesday 11th September 2007 Chat time: 16:30 (GMT-1) Whether you have just had a baby or are just looking … Continue reading
The way you walk, sit or sleep effects posture and can constitute to a number of serious, long-term health issues. Leading London-based osteopaths, Posture Dynamics explain the rules to consider for good posture. Slouching is both unattractive and unhealthy and … Continue reading
London: Research released by Flora today reveals that the UKs saturated fat consumption is a third (33.5%) higher than the average Guideline Daily Amount (GDA) for a typical UK adult* · Fat forecast: Based on the current rates of decline, … Continue reading
Rome: Arthritis of the knee may be the first sign of a type of lung cancer that is hard to treat in heavy smokers, suggests research published ahead of print in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. The Italian researchers … Continue reading
Rock and pop stars are more than twice as likely as the rest of the population to die an early death, and within a few years of becoming famous, reveals research published ahead of print in the Journal of Epidemiology … Continue reading
LifeScan is tackling the social stigma of blood testing for people with diabetes. Recent research* by the company found that a third of all British people with diabetes fail to regularly test themselves, particularly when out and about in public. … Continue reading
London: The UK Government’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has confirmed fears that artificial colours in children’s foods can make them behave badly. The FSA tested a range of E-numbers on two groups of children and discovered that youngsters found it … Continue reading
Glasgow: Premature heart attacks could be prevented if close relatives of victims were screened and treated, say experts at Glasgow University. Siblings of those with premature heart disease – which occurs in men under 55 and women under 65 – … Continue reading
London: Toddlers as young ad four years, are suffering from raised blood pressure because they are eating too many salty processed foods, UK researchers say. Campaigners claim this puts youngsters at an increased risk of hypertension in later life – … Continue reading
Many cases of cervical cancer will soon be prevented because scientists now know what causes the disease. In a report in The Lancet, a US specialist, Professor Mark Schiffman comments: “We hope to see a major decrease in the numbers … Continue reading
New York: A new study in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, found that people who smoke are more likely to develop dementia than nonsmokers or those who smoked in the past. The study followed nearly … Continue reading
London: A survey conducted on behalf of UK newspaper, the Sunday Telegraph, has found that 23 percent of men or one in four would have cosmetic surgery to improve their looks. The survey of 1,000 British men was done by … Continue reading
London: he number of people having their teeth whitened has increased since the smoking ban came into force. The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) said there had been a “marked increase” in demand for whitening treatments since the UK … Continue reading
New York: Cosmetic procedures billed as “vaginal rejuvenation,” “designer vaginoplasty” or even “revirgination” are not medically necessary and are not guaranteed to be safe, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has warned. The group, which educates and accredits doctors … Continue reading
MYTHS AND TRUTHS – FLORA FAT FACTS – UNCOVERED Did you know that FLORA spread was launched in 1964 when the bright minds in the government and medical profession came together and asked us to create a heart healthy alternative … Continue reading
