London: A British company claims it has grown the “first artificial living skin graft”. The firm, Intercytex, says the development is a ‘clinical breakthrough in regenerative medicine’ following early-stage trial results, which were published yesterday. The technology, known as ICX-SKN … Continue reading
New York: A new scientific study has shown it may be possible to reverse skin wrinkling. The research, published in the Archives of Dermatology, suggests that topical application of retinol, a form of vitamin A, could make older people less … Continue reading
London: Bruce Willis says he has ruled out playing his character John McClane as a youngster in the Die Hard series because he has too many wrinkles. Speaking at the London premiere of the latest film in the series on … Continue reading
London: Britons aim to lose a massive 13 million stone in weight by mid-August, according to a new poll by breakfast cereal giant Kelloggs. Over a quarter of Brits are currently dieting to be body-beautiful this summer, with the average … Continue reading
BETHESDA: Few older people die with brains untouched by a pathological process, however, an individual’s likelihood of having clinical signs of dementia increases with the number of different disease processes present in the brain, according to a new study. The … Continue reading
New York: People with a family history of Alzheimer’s have been warned not to eat the duck liver delicacy foie gras. A study by researchers at the University of Tennessee Medical School have found that the foie gras contains proteins … Continue reading
London: Join weight management expert Dr Ian Campbell (pictured right) as he talks through issues relating to weight management and the phenomena of “yo-yoing” in a live web chat on Wednesday 20th June Chat time: 12:30 (GMT). Can you relate … Continue reading
Los Angeles: The first over-the-counter diet drug approved by the US Food & Drug Administration has gone on sale. In some cities there were stampedes as the drug called Alli sold out. Alli is a lower dose version of the … Continue reading
Los Angeles: Adults who never marry may not live as long as their wedded peers, new research from the University of Califronia suggests. While the protective effect of marriage on health and longevity has been pointed out before, newer research … Continue reading
London: A leading fertility expert has revealed that new drugs are being developed that would delay the menopause. The UK’s Professor Robert Winston if Imperial College London who was speaking at the Cheltenham Science Festival said that a protein had … Continue reading
San Diego: Eating healthy food and taking regular exerice, cuts the risk of dying by half in breast cancer victims, say scientists at the University of California. Walking for thirty minutes and eating five portions of vegetables and fruit daily … Continue reading
Glasgow: A glass of cider a day is good for health, new research from the University of Glasgow suggests. Scientists have found that the drink, made from apples, and which is currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity, following a huge … Continue reading
London: To celebrate the opening of The Hospital Groups new state-of-the-art clinic in Weymouth Street, W1, the leading cosmetic surgery provider is offering Botox treatment at a massively reduced price of £99.00 for any one area. The new stylish clinic, … Continue reading
São Paulo: Scientists in Brazil claim that coffee is a miracle cure for cellulite. In a study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology eight out of ten women who used a cream containing a caffeine solution every day for … Continue reading
London: British scientitsts are working on a proecdure to use stem cells as a cure for age-related macular degenertion, a leading cause of blindness in the elderly. The first 45-minute operation would use stem cells grown in a lab to … Continue reading
San Diego: Men with higher levels of the hormone testosterone may live longer, according to a new study. Men with low testosterone levels tend to have fatter waists, high blood pressure and higher blood sugar levels, researchers found. Those with … Continue reading
La Jolla, California: The day when humans could enjoy at least a partial elixir of life, a pill extending lifespan by up to 40 per cent, is now closer with the discovery of a longevity gene. Scientists studying worms have … Continue reading
London: Ageing men should start munching carrots if they want to attract the opposite sex and turn back the clock. According to new research by scientists at the universities of Glasgow and Exeter animals use the pigments in carrots to … Continue reading
London: Baby boomers are putting youngsters to shame when it comes to health, according to a new survey by health club chain Fitness First. Baby boomers – those born after the Second World War unti the mid-60s, are eating more … Continue reading
Chicago: A fermented wheatgerm extract has a greater tumor inhibiting effect on estrogen positive and estrogen negative breast cancers than the worlds best selling cancer drug, Tamoxifen, according to research published today at the 2007 meeting of the American Society … Continue reading
People can be encouraged to walk for up to 30-60 minutes more per week if they are given the right kind of help, finds a study published on www.bmj.com today. This could make a valuable contribution to improving public health. … Continue reading
London: Cocoa, the main ingredient in chocolate, is good for the circulation and eating it may reduce the risk of blood clots by improving blood circulation through the heart and brain. Cocoa, contains flavonols, naturally occurring antioxidants, which can help … Continue reading
London: A powerful antioxidant extracted from the bark of the French maritime pine tree can help prevent damage to the heart caused by high blood pressure. The study to be published in an upcoming edition of the journal of Cardiovascular … Continue reading
London: Almost three quarters of contact lens wearers are risking blindness because of their dirty habits, according to a new study out today. The new figures show one in five people lick their contact lenses before putting them in their … Continue reading
Spending hours gazing at a computer screen or trying to decipher tiny handwriting? You might wish you could just pop out and buy a pair of ready-to-wear reading glasses, if only they werent all so expensive, and worse, so boring … Continue reading
