San Francisco: Children in developed countries are becoming fatter because their diets play havoc with their hormones, according to a new study by scientists. Robert Lustig, a paediatrician at the Children’s Hospital of the University of California in San Francisco, … Continue reading
Boston: Exercise can substantially reduce the risk of death following a diagnosis of colorectal cancer, two new studies confirm, both published in this month’s Journal of Oncology. In one study, Dr. Jeffrey A. Meyerhardt, from Dana Farber Cancer Institute in … Continue reading
Boston: Statins, the class of cholesterol-reducing drugs, has been shown to help stroke victims avoid further attacks. According to a five year study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, high doses of statins cut the risk of a … Continue reading
Los Angeles: Marriage is good for your health, according to a new US study. Researchers from the University of California say that men who never marry are more likely to die an early death than women who remain single. The … Continue reading
London: A cholesterol-cutting loaf has been launched by the supermarket chain Tesco in the UK. The white loaf is fortified with oat bran, which is known to help reduce cholesterol and well as having a low GI. The bread which … Continue reading
New York: A second scientific study has linked agricultural pesticides to a series of conditions that cause cause brain damage including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease, according to scientists. The study carried out by the Energy & Environmental Research … Continue reading
Minnesota: Researchers have discovered that people who suffer common allergies that cause sniffing and sneezing are more likely to develop the brain disease Parkinson’s. Scientists at the Mayo Clinic in the US examined 196 people with Parkinson’s over a 20 … Continue reading
London, UK 3 August, 2006 The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, the not-for-profit organisation established for the advancement of education and practice of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for public benefit, today published a concise checklist for those considering … Continue reading
Houston: Women who divorce are 50 per cent more likely to develop heart disease in later life than those who remain married, according to a new report from the University of Texas. And its not good for those who remarry … Continue reading
Copenhagen: Some convenience foods in the UK contain more unhealthy fats than the same foods bought in other parts of Europe, a study by Danish scientists has found. An international survey of McDonald’s and Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) outlets, published … Continue reading
London: Dr Deepak Chopra MD, founder of The Chopra Center for Wellbeing in California, is acknowledged as one of the world’s greatest leaders in the field of mind body medicine. Dr Chopra, the author of over 43 books, has transformed … Continue reading
New York: Apples may be effective in preventing ageing of the brain. According to the latest reseach, the juice contains a chemical that boosts an essential neurotransmitter called acetylcholine. Neurotransmitters are chemicals released by nerve cells to transmit messages to … Continue reading
London: The UK government’s watchdog, The Health Commission is to target unregulated cosmetic surgery clinics. Unregistered clinics may face prosecution or closure because of the danger they pose to the public. The commission receives around 50 complaints each year from … Continue reading
London: A new early warning blood test for breast cancer which is 1000 times more sensitive than any currently in use may cut deaths from the disease. Breat cancer is the most common female cancer claiming more than 400,000 lives … Continue reading
Stockholm: Scientists have developed a two-minute test that can access the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease. There are seven lifestyle questions on age, education, health and exercise yield a personal score out of the highest of 15, which is then … Continue reading
London: A quarter of the UK population has undergone cosmetic dentistry according to new statistics from the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and Mintel. They show that just over a quarter (26%) of the population have had some type of … Continue reading
LONDON: Lifespan will increase by decades within thirty years because of scientific developments, a leading scientist has predicted. In 2004, the UK Government’s Actuary Department statistics predicted that the average British male who lived to 65 could expect to reach … Continue reading
San Francisco: Smoking increases the chance of developing rheumatoid arthritis in women who otherwise lack genetic risk factors for the disease, according to new published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory disease in … Continue reading
London : Breastfed babies cope better with stress in later life than bottle fed babies, suggests new Swedish research to be published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood The findings are based on almost 9000 children, who were part … Continue reading
Los Angeles: Increasing the amount of omega-3 fatty acids and reducing omega 6 fatty acides could slow the progression of prostate cancer, according to a new study by the UCLA School of Medicine. In the study, published in Clinical Cancer … Continue reading
London: Beautyworkswest in the heart of London’s Nottinghill, has become the second spa in the UK to offer the oxygen rejuvenation treatment, favoured by stars such as Madonna. Hyperbaric Oxygen Technology delivers therapeutic grade oxygen, offering a calming environment for … Continue reading
Boston: An Oriental medicinal mushroom, the Phellinus linteus, has been found to boost the potency of a drug used in the treatment of prostate cancer. The mushroom, used in Oriental medicine is called “Song gen” in China, “Sang-hwang” in Korea … Continue reading
Adelaide: Oily fish, such as sardines, mackerel, salmon and herrings, can help you loose pounds, a new study from the University of Adelaide has discovered. The secret ingredient is omega 3, a beneficial oil contained in the fish. These oils … Continue reading
Strasbourg: The dietary supplement, L-arginine, has been shown to improve heart health ina new study fromthe Institut de Physiologie in France. L-arginine, is an amino acid and a precursor of nitric oxide, which supports the arteries. Dysfunction of this pathway … Continue reading
Boston: A new study is trying to determine the secret to living to age 100 by looking at genetic and environmental characteristics common to people in families who live longer. Dr Thomas Perls of the Boston University Medical Centre which … Continue reading