Kiel: A German man was able to chow down on a bratwurst sandwich after surgeons grew a new jaw bone on his back muscle and transplanted the bone to his mouth. The 56-year-old man had part of his lower jaw … Continue reading
Dogs and cats need regular dental care, say experts at the leading pet nutrition company, Iams. Just like humans they can suffer from gum disease and broken teeth. Although the shape of their teethcombined with a low-carbyhydrate diet means they … Continue reading
A list of the top 20 cancer beating foods – fruits and vegetables – has been compiled by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). The WCRF, a charity committed to cancer prevention, is publishing its findings in a report, Food … Continue reading
London: Eating lots of red meat increases the risk of rheumatoid arthritis, say researchers at Manchester University. And smoking increases the risk of chronic ageing diseases. Epidermiologists from the university researched 25,000 people aged between 45 and 75. They compared … Continue reading
London: Binge drinkers double their risk of suffering a stroke, say doctors. But two out of three people questioned in a survey were unaware that binge drinking can trigger the condition. The Stroke Association report also shows that one in … Continue reading
London: Millions of families will miss out on a longstanding Christmas tradition this year as supermarkets refuse to stock Brazil nuts. The nuts, popular with afternoon tea around the Christmas tree, have been judged a potential safety risk by the … Continue reading
Blame it on boomers – people born between 1946 and 1965. The baby boom generation now makes up more than a quarter of the US population population -some 77.5 million people, with more than 160,000 in San Diego. One-third are … Continue reading
ALMOST nine out of ten adults suffer with halitosis at some time in their life, according to new research. For one in four people, it’s a chronic condition. Although it can be tackled successfully, many try to cover up the … Continue reading
New Orleans: Drinking milk can assist in lowering blood pressure, scientists at the Tulane University in New Orleans have discovered. A trial on 140 patients with hypertension showed a significant drop in their blood pressure of between three and five … Continue reading
A pill which contains glucosamine, a natural supplement found in shark cartilage has been found to promote hair growth. BUCKS Fizz star Cheryl Baker has successfully treated a problem that affects many women, but which very few speak about. The … Continue reading
Los Angeles: Four people suspected of contracting botulism after receiving Botox injections were critically ill last night. It is thought they caught the potentially fatal illness, which causes breathing difficulties and muscle weakness, from a tainted batch of the anti-wrinkle … Continue reading