London: Vitamin D may help to slow down the ageing process and protect against degenerative diseases, according to new research from scientists at King’s College London. Head researcher Brent Richards says: These results are exciting because they demonstrate for the … Continue reading
London: Four out of five people with coeliac disease remain undiagnosed in the UK thats almost 500,000 people. Left undiagnosed, coeliac disease can increase the risk of serious health problems including osteoporosis, infertility and cancer. An even more shocking … Continue reading
New York: A low-carbohydrate diet may help slow the growth of prostate tumours, according to researchers at Duke University. They have discovered that a diet low in carbohydrates facilitates a reduction in insulin production which stalls prostate tumour growth, according … Continue reading
US company Cryo-Cell has launched a bank designed for women who want to store their own stem cells, taken from the menstrual blood, as a future health insurance. Stem cells can be obtained from numerous sources, including the blood, bone … Continue reading
New York: There could be a link between an adult’s diet and their risk of developing dementia, according to a newly published article in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Individuals with diabetes are believed to be … Continue reading
London: How many healthy people would take prescription drugs or go through an invasive medical procedure to improve their memory, concentration and other cognitive abilities? In a thought-provoking discussion paper launched this week by the BMA, doctors discuss the ethics … Continue reading
Older adults are suffering from increasing levels of disability as a result of obesity, according to new research by the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. The research, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association is the first … Continue reading
London: From full inboxes and bleeping blackberries to lengthy commutes and automated messages, modern technology in the 21st Century doesn’t always make life easier. We’re working longer hours, sleeping less than ever and with global markets creating competition beyond our … Continue reading
London: A valuable guide, designed to help identify substance abuse in loved ones, is now available. Beginning Recovery is the title of the new guide, published by Winthrop Hall – the UKs only purpose built drug and alcohol treatment centre. … Continue reading
London: Are you one of those people who find it difficult to switch off before bedtime? How many nights have you lain in bed awake with your mind racing? Or gone to bed later than you should have and ended … Continue reading
Are you at risk from the the third leading killer of young and old alike? Discover a life transforming view of life after stroke, and discover new and beautiful ways to improve the quality of your life, even in the … Continue reading
New York: Highly educated people are better at hiding the signs of dementia which means they go downhill faster in the later stages of Alzheimer’s, says a new report from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Alzheimer’s … Continue reading
London: UK youngsters are getting fatter than ever. According to a new report the number of overweight 11-15-year-olds has doubled in ten years and they are so fat that it may soon damage their health. Sitting around watching TV, playing … Continue reading
London: Rates of obesity and diabetes continue to rise across England, although people are living longer than ever, the UK Government has revealed. Obesity rates in England were by 2005 the highest among the 15 member states who then formed … Continue reading
London: Research released by low-fat spread Flora has revealed that the UKs saturated fat consumption is a third (33.5%) higher than the average Guideline Daily Amount (GDA) for a typical UK adult* Fat forecast: Based on the current rates of … Continue reading
Melbourne: A diet rich in antioxidant vitamins and minerals does not seem to prevent the degenerative eye disease known as age related macular published on www.bmj.com today. Age related macular degeneration is the leading cause of visual loss in older … Continue reading
London: More than eight out of ten Brits have back problems, according to a new survey from the British Osteopathic Association. The survey, released to coincide with BackCare Awareness Week (8-12 October) and the Back Show (London Olympia 6-7 October) … Continue reading
Tel Aviv: Israeli scientists have developed a nasal spray that zaps the brain plaque doctors believe is the cause of Alzheimer’s disease. The spray which contains bacteriophages, a virus which scientists call “phages” has only been used to treat mice … Continue reading
Stockholm: Stress at work can increase the risk of women developing breast cancer by upto a third, a new study of Swedish women suggests. It is thought the increased risk is a result of poor lifestyle choices which lead to … Continue reading
Chicago: Scientists have already proven that calorie restriction – but not nutrients – can prolong the lives of everything from yeast to mice and monkeys, but they didn’t know why, until now. In a new study published in Cell magazine, … Continue reading
Cambridge: Some humans have cancer fighting cells which may be used to fight the disease in others. Dr Zheng Cui, of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, whose work has been published in the latest issue of the New … Continue reading
Genetically engineered cells, that produce an enzyme that disolves the toxic plaques associated with Alzheimers disease, have been produced by scientists. The researchers used mice which they infected with a human gene that caused them to develop, at an accelerated … Continue reading
London: Learn how to strengthen your pelvic muscles in seven simple steps – live web chat with expert Kari Bo: date: Tuesday 11th September 2007 Chat time: 16:30 (GMT-1) Whether you have just had a baby or are just looking … Continue reading
Rome: Arthritis of the knee may be the first sign of a type of lung cancer that is hard to treat in heavy smokers, suggests research published ahead of print in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. The Italian researchers … Continue reading
Rock and pop stars are more than twice as likely as the rest of the population to die an early death, and within a few years of becoming famous, reveals research published ahead of print in the Journal of Epidemiology … Continue reading
