London: As the winter months approach, we all need to plan ahead and take steps to help protect ourselves from the elements. Around 20,000 people die each year in England and Wales as a result of the cold weather and … Continue reading
London: In England 17 million working days are lost every year through alcohol-related sickness while 35 percent of people of working age have used an illicit drug. Now the most comprehensive guide ever compiled to tackle the booze and drugs … Continue reading
Israeli scientists have successfully grown powerful adult stem cells from those circulating in the blood and returned them to revitalise the hearts of ailing patients. The details of the clinical trial will be announced at the American Heart Association Scientific … Continue reading
You may have slimmed down last summer, but during the dark winter months youre seeking solace in your favourite TV armchair and warm comfort food. Youre feeling lethargic and out of shape but the thought of thrice weekly at the … Continue reading
New York: The longevity ingredient, resveratrol, which is found in red wine and grapes can offset some of the symptoms of overeating. According to researchers at the National Institute on Ageing at Harvard Medical School resveratrol lowers blood sugar (glucose) … Continue reading
Varna, Bulgaria:A radiant smile is hard to resist but the cost of whitening and veneers can be prohibitive. Now a new clinic, the Dentaprime, is offering the latest cosmetic dental treatments at a fraction of the price elsewhere. The first … Continue reading
Fort Lauderdale: The war between those who advocate natural approaches to disease prevention as opposed to proponents of synthetic drugs continues unabated. At stake are the lives of millions of aging humans who are confronted with institutional propaganda aimed at … Continue reading
London:UK heart attack survivors are to receive free fish oil supplements from the Governments National Health Serice (NHS). The patients will be prescribed the supplements which contain omega-fatty acids by their doctors in an attempt to prevent further illness. The … Continue reading
London: Joan Collins who claims never to have had cosmetic surgery has gone under the knife, according to a top UK surgeon. The 72-year-old actress says her secret age-defying weapon is make-up. She recently told US TV: “The most glamorous … Continue reading
London: Living in London prematurely ages your skin by three-and-a-half years, according to new research. Pollution, smoking, stress and poor sun-care are the principal contributing factors, said the study by a skin treatments firm. It suggested people in north-east London … Continue reading
London: Music therapy for psychiatric in-patients with schizophrenia can improve some of the symptoms of the disorder, according to a new study by researchers at Imperial College London and therapists at the Central and North West London Mental Health Trust. … Continue reading
Newcastle: British scientists have produced a minature liver using stem cells from umbilical cord blood. The technique could be used to create whole organs for use in transplant surgery or for repair of damaged livers, although this is some years … Continue reading
Sydney: Eating a diet with a “low glycemic index” during pregnancy may result in healthier babies, according to a new study from Australia. The glycemic index (GI) of a food is the measure of how quickly blood sugar (glucose) rises … Continue reading
New York: Taking regular exercise may help reduce the risk of age-related eye diseases, scientists at the University of Wisconsin have discovered. The researchers examined 4,000 men and women over a 15 years period, carrying out eye tests and recording … Continue reading
British scientists have developed a plaster that treats skin cancer. The patch emits a photodynamic ight, similar to that already in use to treat skin cancers, and is powered by a battery. The light is used to stimulate an anti-cancer … Continue reading
British scientists have developed a plaster that treats skin cancer. The patch emits a photodynamic ight, similar to that already in use to treat skin cancers, and is powered by a battery. The light is used to stimulate an anti-cancer … Continue reading
London: A heart condition, known as artrial fibrillation, which causes an irregular heart beat is on the increase in the UK. It is estimated that as many as 2 per cent of the population is affected and many may be … Continue reading
Sales of spinach in the UK have increased by up to 35 per cent in the past year – and celebrity chefs are the inspiration for this positive change in our diet. As well as cooking the healthy vegetable, consumers … Continue reading
London: UK health experts recommend 30 minutes of exercise AT LEAST three times a week but research shows that more than one in five men and women do LESS than one 30 minute session of physical activity in a month! … Continue reading
London: Women are grumpier than men in the morning. They are not only grumpier more often than men but they are grumpier for longer, according to a new survey from the UK’s Sleep Council. It reports that 24% of men … Continue reading
New York: Life expectancy in the US has almost doubled in the last century. When the US population reached 100 million in 1915, the average lifespan was 54 years. When the population hit 200 million in 1967, it was around … Continue reading
London: Proving you are never too old to become published, SJ Morrison, from East Yorkshire, will finally have his work published at the age of 89. SJ Morrison (pictured right) won the Academic category of the Undiscovered Authors National Literary … Continue reading
London: Prof Peter Butler, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, has been given the go-ahead to carry out four face transplants with injuries that conventional surgery has no more to offer. A new charity, The Face Trust, was also launches yesterday … Continue reading
London: With Breast Cancer increasing by 1% a year in the UK1 its becoming vital for all women to perform a Self Breast Examination each month. A 2005 survey by BreastTalk.co.uk found out that only 8% of women examine their … Continue reading
Chicago: Vegetables help fight mental decline, says a new report that investigated the eating habits of 2,000 men and women in the Chicago area. On measures of mental sharpness, older people who ate more than two servings of vegetables daily … Continue reading
