These are the latest non-surgical procedures: fillers made of natural substances, lasers and intensive vitamin therapies that improve the appearance of the skin and are a viable alternative to cosmetic surgery or with surgery to obtain the best possible results. … Continue reading
Aberdeen: Tomatoes can help fight deep vein thrombosis, according to an investigation by scientists at the Rowett Institute in the UK. They have discovered that a yellow fluid around the seeds contains an anti-clotting substance which could help sufferers of … Continue reading
London: Discover how medicine and science are pushing back the boundaries of the diseases of ageing at the 3rd Annual Anti-Ageing Confrence London from September 15-17. SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT – Mark Babizhayev, Ph.D Mark Babizhayev, Ph.D. is a bio-physicist and holds … Continue reading
Amsterdam: An unfavourable ratio of blood fats could herald the development of the inflammatory joint disease rheumatoid arthritis up to 10 years later, suggests research published ahead of print in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases. The authors base their findings … Continue reading
London: UK TV food critic, Giles Coren, is campaigning for a tax on the fat. In a TV programme – Tax the Fat – being broadcast on More4 today, he argues that Britain is dying of fat. He says: “And … Continue reading
New York: A study of more than 7,000 older women has revealed that those who regularly drink a moderate amount of alcohol have better brain function that abstainers. The study, carried out by researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical … Continue reading
London: A new cellulite buster that claims to reduce cellulite in only 14 days has been launched by Vichy Laboratories. The produce also claims to be inspired by Lipostabil, a lecithin-based fat dissolver. The new product contains Manganese and Adrenalyse … Continue reading
London:The world’s top surgeons are the experts who count celebrities, royalty and the rich among their clientele. These doctors carry out subtle surgery rather than radical procedures and is the reason they are most in demand. SWEDEN Breasts: Dr Carl … Continue reading
London: More people aged 60 and over are opting for cosmetic surgery, according to a new report from the UK private health provider BUPA. There has been a large increase in operations among pensioners prompted, it is thought, by the … Continue reading
London: The world’s top anti-ageing experts are to gather in London later this year. Anti-Ageing Conference London’s speaker programme is the largest gathering of the worlds pre-eminent medical speakers on the subject of anti-ageing health and regenerative medicine ever to … Continue reading
New York: Women who sleep less than five hours put on more weight than those who sleep for longer, says a new study comparing sleeping patterns with obesity. The study. which took place over a 16-year period, was presented at … Continue reading
A new US study has found that Botox can help ease clinical depression. In a trial, carried out by Drs Eric Finzi and Erika Wasserman, patients who had been treated for frown lines with Botox, also discoverd that it got … Continue reading
London: The average British man can now expect to live for another 16.4 years after retiring at 65, two years more than he did a decade earlier, according to life assurance company Paternoster. In comparison, the rise in male life … Continue reading
London: Professor Michael Baum, Emeritus Professor of Surgery, University College London, and 12 other doctors and scientists published an open letter in The Times newspaper on 23 May which was circulated to all 476 NHS Trusts. This letter was basically … Continue reading
London: The UK Government has been urged not to waste money on complementary medicine. A body of top doctors say that spending on these “unproven or disproved treatments” should stop and the money spent on life-saving drugs instead. Their campaign … Continue reading
Upsalla: Metabolic syndrome significantly boosts the chances of heart failure in middle age, suggests new research published the magazine Heart. Metabolic syndrome refers to a cluster of conditions, including obesity, high blood pressure, unfavourable blood fat levels, and diabetes. The … Continue reading
New York: Fresh-faced and all-American, or natural-toned vamp; the spring look from the catwalks is all about using subtle colour to highlight your natural assets. Fresh-Faced takes inspiration from the catwalks and is the epitome of natural, carefree style. Perfect … Continue reading
London: Good, respectful care for older people is still too patchy in Briton’s National Health Service, argue senior members of the British Geriatrics Society in this weeks British Medical Journal. Last months government report A New Ambition for Old Age … Continue reading
New York: Women who use the herbal supplement black cohosh may be using a fake supplement, according to an investigation by the American Chemical Society. The herb, which is a native American plant, is used by millions of women to … Continue reading
Essential fatty acids are vital to human health and can help regulate weight and mood. Udos Choice Ultimate Oil Blend is a certified organic blend of essential fatty acids boasting the perfect ratio of Omega 3, 6 and 9. Produced … Continue reading
London: Holding down a job and being a mum in a steady relationship helps keep women healthy and in good shape over the long term, suggests research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. A career as a homemaker … Continue reading
Oxford, Cardiovascular disease costs the UK economy £29 billion a year in healthcare expenditure and lost productivity, reveals research to be published in the medical magazine Heart. The UK spends more of its healthcare budget on cardiovascular disease than any … Continue reading
Washington: Over 80 million American adults are putting themselves at serious risk of long-term illness and early death through smoking, obesity, or both, finds a study published on bmj.com. Smoking and obesity are two of the leading causes of death … Continue reading
Miami: Eating a few less calories may help you live longer, according to a new study from the University of Florida’s Institute on Aging. Scientists found eating less and exercising more reduced and even reversed age-related cell damage in rats. … Continue reading
New Jersey:A study of mice has shown that exercise helps fight cancer. Researchers at Rutgers University found that female mice exposed to a form of ultraviolet light took longer to develop skin tumours if they had access to a running … Continue reading