Geneva: Depression is more harmful to health than lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and obesity, according to a new report from the World Health Organisation (WHO). The organisation investigated information on 250,000 patients in 60 countries, and discovered that on … Continue reading
London: Fewer than 3% of 11-year-olds get enough exercise, according to new research. Recommendations are for youngsters to take an hour a day of moderate to vigorous exercise but experts found that few were doing so. They said it was … Continue reading
Southampton: Scientists in the UK are working on ‘early warning’ blood test for cancer. It looks for tell-tale signs in the blood long before symptoms appear and could save thousands of lives every year. Doctors believe blood tests will revolutionise … Continue reading
London: he number of people having their teeth whitened has increased since the smoking ban came into force. The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) said there had been a “marked increase” in demand for whitening treatments since the UK … Continue reading
London: UK women will spend nearly £40million this year on ‘beauty pills’ to enhance their appearance – twice as much as five years ago. They are splashing out on a range of ‘magic’ potions, which claim to make hair glossier, … Continue reading
Tel Aviv: Israeli scientists have created a robot ‘submarine’ which is so small it can swim through the veins to provide medical treatment. Dr Nir Schwalb, of the Judea and Samaria College, and Oded Salomon, of the Israel Institute of … Continue reading
Glasgow: A glass of cider a day is good for health, new research from the University of Glasgow suggests. Scientists have found that the drink, made from apples, and which is currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity, following a huge … Continue reading
London: To celebrate the opening of The Hospital Groups new state-of-the-art clinic in Weymouth Street, W1, the leading cosmetic surgery provider is offering Botox treatment at a massively reduced price of £99.00 for any one area. The new stylish clinic, … Continue reading
London: Almost three quarters of contact lens wearers are risking blindness because of their dirty habits, according to a new study out today. The new figures show one in five people lick their contact lenses before putting them in their … Continue reading
London: Despite huge investment in the UK’s public health service over the last 17 years, patients from the UK are voting with their feet and travelling abroad for treatment, says a survey by Treatment Abroad. More than 50,000 people travelled … Continue reading
Despite the fact that we spend around eight hours a day in bed, most of us are surprisingly complacent about our place of rest. In fact a poor bed can lead to worse things than a lumpy night. Tiredness, back … Continue reading
London: No 7 Protect & Perfect, a modestly priced product $34 (£17, 25) has been flying off the shelf of UK pharmacy Boots after an independent study carried out by experts at the University Manchester revealed that it was just … Continue reading
London: UK pharmacy Boots is to launch a new service to detect the risk of the bone disease osteoporosis. This disease which makes more susceptible to breaks fand fractures affects three times more women than breast cancer (1). Boots is … Continue reading
London: La Clinique de Paris which offers the ultimate in rejuvenation therapies has opened its first clinic in London. It currently has clinics in Paris, Spain, Italy, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Geneva. Based on the principle of … Continue reading
NEW MAGAZINE “ELIXIR” LAUNCHES WORLD’S FIRST QUALITY CONSUMER GLOSSY DEVOTED TO BRINGING YOU WHAT’S HOT IN ANTI-AGING AND REJUVENATION The western worlds attitude to ageing has changed dramatically, and none of us has escaped the consequences. Even if you … Continue reading
17 October 2005: Nine out of ten UK women are unhappy with the way they are treated by GPs when they seek treatment for symptoms of the menopause. Many feel they are being prescribed anti-depressants instead of HRT by doctors … Continue reading
