The US watchdog, the Food and Drug Administration, has yet to decide whether diet pill, Meridia, should stay on the market after a report revealed that it may cause heart attack and strokes in some individuals.
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Elixir was at the Sound Barrier Awards last week to see Corrie favourite William Roache OBE speak about hearing loss and pay tribute to the worthy winner of the title of Specsavers ‘Sound Barrier Star’.
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British Military Fitness, the UK’s largest outdoor fitness provider, has launched a new walkfit workout in eight London parks.
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New York: Avon Products, Inc. today announced a partnership with award-winning international actress, Jacqueline Bisset, who will serve as the face of the anti-ageing skincare line ANEW Platinum.
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A campaign for testing for the killer liver diease hepatitis C in UK pharmacies is launched today.
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Artificial sweetners may be linked to a higher risk of premature births, new research suggests.
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London: Hair colour is the number one appearance concern for men today, according to a new UK study.
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Los Angeles: A new technique, in which a gene cocktail, has been successfully to create beating heart cells, has been used on mice. The new technique could also cut the need for transplants in people whose ailing hearts cannot mend … Continue reading
London: Eat more to loose weight, is the latest advice from experts at the British Nutrition Foundation(BNF). IIn a new leaflet entitled Eat more, lose weight the BNF shows how slimmers can eat enough food to feel really full without … Continue reading
London: Multiple exposures to dental x-rays may be associated with increased risk of developing thyroid cancer, according to new research. A collaborative study by scientists from Brighton, Cambridge, and Kuwait showed that the risk of thyroid cancer increased with increasing … Continue reading
Now that warmer weather is upon us, hopefully most of us will be keen to take more exercise. But before you dig out those festering trainers from the bottom of the wardrobe, The UK’s Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists highlights … Continue reading
As studies reveal that white teeth can improve your social, personal and work life, in this exclusive web video Suzi Perry talks to top celebrity dentist Dr. Phil Stemmer about how to get the perfect smile. To get that perfect … Continue reading
New York: Eating ginger can help ease muscle pain caused by heavy exercise, new research from the US suggests. A daily dose of the spice can helo relieve the aches from sport, or even gardening and heavy housework. An age-old … Continue reading
The British Dental Health Foundation and Oral-B research shows that people dont understand that a smile can actually be a barometer of your overall wellbeing, and that a good oral care routine has potential health benefits beyond just your teeth … Continue reading
Rather than enjoying later life, Britains babyboomers are taking on more and more worries, reveals a new study by Astral, the all over hydrating body moisturiser, loved and used by millions of British women. With female babyboomers set to … Continue reading
Hollywood actor Nick Nolte has binned his bad smoking habit with the help of an “electronic” cigarette. Nick who has had more than his fair share of negative publicity over the years.Who can forget his mad haired police mug-shot … Continue reading
British mums do the equivalent of three hours work every day before theyve even left home for the office, new research by Hovis bread shows. From getting the kids dressed to making the beds theres a lot of time and … Continue reading
London: As the nation prepares for summer, think twice before soaking up the sun or jumping on a sun bed to accelerate your tan as you could be one of the many people having to seek help from a cosmetic … Continue reading
Women who have had the best-selling silicone implant made by a French firm are being warned that their breasts may explode causing life-threatening illness. The implants made by the French firm Poly Implant Prothese (PIP), are thought to be twice … Continue reading
London: An intake of 50 micrograms a day of selenium in addition to the usual dietary intake is required to maintain optimal selenium blood levels according to a new UK study. Commenting on the study and the need for selenium … Continue reading
New York: Women who have completed treatment for early-stage breast cancer and who take aspirin have a nearly 50% reduced risk of breast cancer death and a similar reduction in the risk of metastasis. The findings are based on an … Continue reading
No 7, the trend-setting and quality beauty range from Boots, has recreated seven decades of beauty – and brought it bang up to date with a limited edition makeup range. Here is how to get the look: Celebrity makeup artist … Continue reading
London: A new campaign, titled Memory Problems?,is launched today by ex GMTV presenter, Fiona Phillips today to help people recognise the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimers disease and distinguish these from the normal changes that occur with ageing. The … Continue reading
London: Shiseido, the Japanese luxury skincare company, has scored a first in skin care technology with the launch of a new anti-ageing serum that stimulated the skin to produce younger cells. Bio-Performance Super Corrective Serum, with a relatively cheap price … Continue reading
Nell McAndrew shows us some simple exercises in this live webTV show tomorrow at 14.00 GMT to explain to women of all ages the benefits of strengthening their core muscles. For women generally, health and wellbeing is of increasing importance. … Continue reading
