La Jolla: Mice cooled by half a degree below normal had a life expectancy 20% longer, or the equivalent of 7-8 additional human years. The result implies that chilling human blood could also stretch out our lifespan, if a safe … Continue reading
London: More than one in three Brits admit to alleviating stress by drinking and one in five by smoking, but nearly two out of three were unable to identify both of these as leading causes of mouth cancer. The new … Continue reading
New Orleans: Scientists have used stem cells from human bone marrow to repair defective insulin-producing pancreatic cells responsible for diabetes in mice. The treatment also halted damage to the kidneys caused by the condition. Researchers from New Orleans’ Tulane University … Continue reading
London: British doctors have restored eyesight by using stem cells to replace damaged cells. Although the results have delighted experts, the charity the Royal National Institute for the Blind warned that sufferers of blindness should not raise their hopes until … Continue reading
London: As the British take the title of the fatest in Europe, experts warn that the obesity epidemic could damage the economy. But this could all be changed if talented professionals die early or retire because of sickness. Professor Martin … Continue reading
London: As the winter months approach, we all need to plan ahead and take steps to help protect ourselves from the elements. Around 20,000 people die each year in England and Wales as a result of the cold weather and … Continue reading
London: In England 17 million working days are lost every year through alcohol-related sickness while 35 percent of people of working age have used an illicit drug. Now the most comprehensive guide ever compiled to tackle the booze and drugs … Continue reading
Israeli scientists have successfully grown powerful adult stem cells from those circulating in the blood and returned them to revitalise the hearts of ailing patients. The details of the clinical trial will be announced at the American Heart Association Scientific … Continue reading
You may have slimmed down last summer, but during the dark winter months youre seeking solace in your favourite TV armchair and warm comfort food. Youre feeling lethargic and out of shape but the thought of thrice weekly at the … Continue reading
New York: The longevity ingredient, resveratrol, which is found in red wine and grapes can offset some of the symptoms of overeating. According to researchers at the National Institute on Ageing at Harvard Medical School resveratrol lowers blood sugar (glucose) … Continue reading
Varna, Bulgaria:A radiant smile is hard to resist but the cost of whitening and veneers can be prohibitive. Now a new clinic, the Dentaprime, is offering the latest cosmetic dental treatments at a fraction of the price elsewhere. The first … Continue reading
Fort Lauderdale: The war between those who advocate natural approaches to disease prevention as opposed to proponents of synthetic drugs continues unabated. At stake are the lives of millions of aging humans who are confronted with institutional propaganda aimed at … Continue reading
London:UK heart attack survivors are to receive free fish oil supplements from the Governments National Health Serice (NHS). The patients will be prescribed the supplements which contain omega-fatty acids by their doctors in an attempt to prevent further illness. The … Continue reading
London: Joan Collins who claims never to have had cosmetic surgery has gone under the knife, according to a top UK surgeon. The 72-year-old actress says her secret age-defying weapon is make-up. She recently told US TV: “The most glamorous … Continue reading
Manchester: Scientists at Manchester Metropolitan University have concluded that active pensioners may not be getting enough calories to cope with increased “fuel loss” as they age. The exercise scientists compared the walking abilities of a group of septuagenarians (average age … Continue reading
London: Living in London prematurely ages your skin by three-and-a-half years, according to new research. Pollution, smoking, stress and poor sun-care are the principal contributing factors, said the study by a skin treatments firm. It suggested people in north-east London … Continue reading
Boston: A substance in wine could prove to be an elixir of youth that holds back many of the effects of ageing, new research suggests. Obese mice on high-calorie diets lived longer and had healthier hearts and livers when given … Continue reading
London: Music therapy for psychiatric in-patients with schizophrenia can improve some of the symptoms of the disorder, according to a new study by researchers at Imperial College London and therapists at the Central and North West London Mental Health Trust. … Continue reading
Newcastle: British scientists have produced a minature liver using stem cells from umbilical cord blood. The technique could be used to create whole organs for use in transplant surgery or for repair of damaged livers, although this is some years … Continue reading
Sydney: Eating a diet with a “low glycemic index” during pregnancy may result in healthier babies, according to a new study from Australia. The glycemic index (GI) of a food is the measure of how quickly blood sugar (glucose) rises … Continue reading
New York: Taking regular exercise may help reduce the risk of age-related eye diseases, scientists at the University of Wisconsin have discovered. The researchers examined 4,000 men and women over a 15 years period, carrying out eye tests and recording … Continue reading
Rotterdam: Rotterdam: The impotence drug Tadalafil is being studied by doctors in Holland to treat prostate cancer patients. Prostate cancer which can be cured by surgery and radiotherapy often leaves sufferers with nerve damage leaving them impotent. But the study, … Continue reading
British scientists have developed a plaster that treats skin cancer. The patch emits a photodynamic ight, similar to that already in use to treat skin cancers, and is powered by a battery. The light is used to stimulate an anti-cancer … Continue reading
British scientists have developed a plaster that treats skin cancer. The patch emits a photodynamic ight, similar to that already in use to treat skin cancers, and is powered by a battery. The light is used to stimulate an anti-cancer … Continue reading
London: A heart condition, known as artrial fibrillation, which causes an irregular heart beat is on the increase in the UK. It is estimated that as many as 2 per cent of the population is affected and many may be … Continue reading
