New York: Scientists are investigating whether Botox, the brand name for botulinum toxin, can be used to treat the common cause of hair loss – alopecia areata. The disease which can affect the scalp and parts of the body, affects … Continue reading
London:Its time to burn off all those festive calories, and what better way to do it than with the new JML Fitness Watch! It has all the fancy stuff that you expect from heart rate monitors and all that other … Continue reading
London: Dieters prefer to count calories rather than take the healthier exercise option, says a new poll from pharma giant, GlaxoSmithKline Nutritional Healthcare. Twice as many dieters count calories to lose weight rather than exercise, a poll has found. And … Continue reading
London: The Oxyjet Correction Facial is a new anti-ageing treatment that breathes life into stressed and ageing skin. It is a special and intensive anti-ageing treatment for smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, especially under the eyes, as well as softening … Continue reading
Londons leading private hospital company, HCA International, has taken the ground breaking step to become the first in the independent sector to publish outcome data, giving patients the opportunity to see how they perform relative to other hospitals. The HCA … Continue reading
London: A dog has been given a £1,000 facelift. Shankly the shar-pei – similar to a bulldog – had the wrinkles over his eyes removed when it became difficult for him to see. Shankly was brought into Battersea Dogs and … Continue reading
London: Next year marks the 50th anniversary of RoC, the anti-ageing skincare experts. It is launching a whole new range of products including the Complete Lift range pictured. From its beginnings in a Parisian pharmacy to its present position as … Continue reading
Smiling, frowning and concentrating over the years can lead to changes that typify an older appearance. Express yourself without the worry of deepening frown lines and crows feet with Pro-Medic siax hepta $85 (£45.00 67 ), a new muscle relaxant … Continue reading
Varna, Bulgaria: The first three seconds decide what effect you have on another person. A naturally radiant smile is almost impossible to resist. On the other hand teeth get discoloured in the course of time, or even turn brown. Coffee- … Continue reading
London: Endless shopping queues, cold weather and the nightmare prospect of having the in-laws round for lunch are just some of the reasons why the UK is dreading Christmas 2006! New research released today by The Wrigley Company reveals that … Continue reading
Rochester: Smokers risk more painful and progressive osteoarthritis, according to new research carried out by the Mayo Clinic in the US. In a new study to be published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 159 men who had osteoarthritis … Continue reading
London: One in five of those in relationships in the UK (1) thinks their partner drinks too much, according to new research exploring whether alcohol has more of an impact on relationships than couples might think. The ICM survey of … Continue reading
London: Health and beauty guru Janet Ginnings of London’s Curzon Street has created Indian Infusion, a collection of skincare products based on recipes her mother taught her as a child, at home in India. Born in Bhopal, India, Janet learned … Continue reading
London: Already available in top stores in London such as Beyond Beauty at Harvey Nichols London, and Calmia at Selfridges as well as selling out internationally – with stocks running out in the first month at Garderobe, Moscow and high … Continue reading
Alarmingly, we unwittingly ingest far more toxic metals daily than what our bodys can eliminate. In a recent study 278 heavy metals and other toxins were found in the blood of newborn babies, an indication of just how many there … Continue reading
Bristol: A loss of taste may be a sign of depression, according to scientists at the UK’s Bristol University. When levels of our good mood chemicals fall in the brain our taste is desensitised. On the other hand when levels … Continue reading
London: A brand new health check, designed to reveal which parts of your body are not working as well as they could, has launched in London by leading physiotherapy practice, ES Physical Health. The first of its kind, the musculo-skeletal … Continue reading
London: Over three quarters (78%) of two million people diagnosed with diabetes1 in the UK dont receive any information on their medicines when they are given a new prescription and 36% dont know what questions to ask about their treatment … Continue reading
Columbia: The Beer Drinker’s Diet book, published by Amazon.com’s Booksurge, is gaining followers devoted to the author’s methods of losing weight while responsibly enjoying alcoholic beverages. At first glance, the title “The Beer Drinker’s Diet” may appear to be a … Continue reading
Glamorous girls hands work hard surely they deserve some extra special TLC with Johnson’s Baby Soothing Naturals Intense Moisture Cream and according to to a survey this is what girls in the UK do to their hands in just one … Continue reading
London: Christmas stress piles on the pounds, according to a new survey from Weight Watchers Online. The survey reveals that: · 57% name Christmas as the most sociable time of the year · 82% name time off work as the … Continue reading
Acai is a small purple berry from the Amazon that has been heralded as the ultimate anti-ageing supplement: renowned dermatologist, Dr Nicholas Perricone believes its one of the most powerful anti-ageing superfoods in the world. Acai (ass-i-ee) berries are so … Continue reading
London: The UK Government’s Department of Health is to offer dancing lessons in a bid to cut obesity levels. Adults will be prescribed lessons in the waltz and tango, while teenagers will be tutored in the latest street dance. Also … Continue reading
Houston: Scientists have discovered that there may be mutations of DNA in the human populations which make some individuals more like to suffer from disease. This is because around 10 per cent of our genes vary. This discovery means that … Continue reading
Honolulu: Keeping fit inmiddle age can add an extra ten years to your lifespan, say scientists. In one of the largest studies ever carried out, they conclude that far from being down to luck, health and habits at middle age … Continue reading
