London: A virus that infects small floating plants called marine algae has been found to contain compounds that could be used in anti-ageing and cancer, a British research team has discovered. In a joint project by the UK’s Plymouth Marine … Continue reading
London: The skin rejuvenation technique, Isolagen, in which a patient’s own cells are grown in a lab and reinjected into wrinkles, is undergoing patient trials to treat stretch marks and gum disease. Twenty patients at University College, London, will be … Continue reading
Boston: Scientists at the Paul F Glenn Laboratories for Ageing Research at Harvard Medical School have discovered a whole family of genes that appear to control longevity. In experiments on mice it has been discovered that they can been made … Continue reading
London: Made from crushed pearls, caviar and exotic antioxidents such as grapeseed extract, alpha lipoic acid and green tea – these are the world’s most expensive face creams: Révive Intensité Volumizing Serum – Cost $600 for 1 ounce/$600 per ounce … Continue reading
Maryland: Exercise can’t hold off the effects of ageing, but it can improve an older person’s chances of keeping an independent lifestyle, researchers at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. In a treadmill test of different age groups, their … Continue reading
New York: Robert M. Bernstein M.D., F.A.A.D., Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Columbia University in New York, announces the launch of BernsteinMedical.Com providing comprehensive answers to the most frequently asked questions of alopecia sufferers. Using photos, diagrams, helpful links, … Continue reading
Ontario: Researchers in Ontario, Canada, have discovered that Red Delicous apples have more anti-oxidants than any other variety. The Agriculture and Agri-Food department examined the chemical content of eight different varities. In particular they looked for the highest level of … Continue reading
New York: A new face cream that is the most expensive in the world yet comes on the market this autumn. And stores in New York, London, Rome and Paris are installing safes to store. The manufacturers Crème del Mer, … Continue reading
London: Young women who smoke and who are overweight will age faster than their slimmer friends, according to a new medical study by doctors at St Thomas’s Hospital in London. Being obese will add an average of nine years to … Continue reading
New York: The break-up of a relationship can give you wrinkles, research by cosmetic giant Estee Lauder has shown. Published in the journal Skin Research and Technology, the researchers anyalsed 55 woman aged between 21 and 54, half of whom … Continue reading
London: Men who earn the most have the highest sex drives, according to an on-line survey from the UK’s BBC. Over 250,000 men and women from 170 countries took part in the online survey for the BBC over the last … Continue reading
London: Scientists at Imperial College have discovered a hormone that can turn off hunger signals. In trials patients injected with oxyntomodulin dropped more than 5lb in weight in a month. In similar trials with animals appetite was supressed to zero … Continue reading
Elixir News joins doctors and natural health experts who want the British public to have the right to choose which vitamins and minerals they may take. The European Court of Justice recently decided to uphold the EU’s Food Supplements Directive … Continue reading
Stamford, Conn: Eight internationally renowned women’s health experts, lead by Lila Nachtigall, MD, recommend over-the- counter dietary supplements among the first lines of defense in the treatment of the symptoms of menopause. Isoflavones derived from the red clover plant, which … Continue reading
New York: A new clinic offering state-of-the-art hair restoration techniques for women has opened in New York. The clinic is fronted by Dr. Jeffrey S. Epstein MD, FACS, board- certified facial plastic surgeon and one of the foremost experts in … Continue reading
New York: A new book, championing the diet lifestyle of French women has become a best seller amongst New York’s social “X-rays”. French Women Don’t Get Fat which champions a gourmet eating regime is now set to go on sale … Continue reading
New York: Health watchdogs in the UK and US are calling for more research into the new “nano” anti-ageing creams. The US’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the UK’s most prestigious scientific body, the Royal Society, want further research … Continue reading
San Francisco: The banned diet supplement ephedra is still being bought by consumers. And experts warn that it can cause dangerous changes to the heart. According to an article in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics these changes, including increased heart rate, … Continue reading
New York: Patients with advanced heart failure significantly improved after receiving stem cell therapy, according to results of a small clinical trial. The study showed, 30 days after receiving the stem cells by injection into their hearts, patients improved an … Continue reading
Chicago: Anti-ageing doctors are calling on the public to join a campaign to prevent a prosposed banning of the key longevity hormone DHEA, being sold over the counter in the US. The hormone is produced naturally by the adrenal glands … Continue reading
New York: Exercise that targets a weak region of the hipbone may help prevent fractures, but simple walking will not, new research indicates. As people age, the outer “cortical” layer of bone in the hipbone or upper femur thins, making … Continue reading
New York: The American Heart Association has launched its first diet book with a three-pronged approach to weight-loss. Entitled “No-Fad Diet: A Personal Plan for Healthy Weight Loss” it recommends eating more fruits, vegetbles, whole grains and lean proteins and … Continue reading
London: A new eye implant, a hinged lens which allows the eye to focus naturally, has been developed by scientists for use in cataract surgery. Cataracts, more common in the elderly, causes a clouding of the eye’s lens, leading to … Continue reading
London: A new ten-minute blood test that can be done at home can determine whether a person has good or bad cholesterol in their body. The new do-it-yourself test is different from others already available on the UK market in … Continue reading
Adelaide: A 10-year study of nearly 1,500 people aged over 70 has discovered that those with a network of good friends live longer than those who don’t. The findings are based on data from the Australian Longitudinal Study of Aging … Continue reading
