London, July 2006: Every year in Britain, 32,000 men are disagnosed with prostate cancer, and 10,000 die of the disease. Although surgery and radiotherapy can be successful if it is diagnosed early, for one man in five, the disease has … Continue reading
London: EastEnders actor Shaun Williamson who played Barry Evans, the hapless car dealer, had it written into his BBC contract that he had to remain bald and overweight so whether he liked it or not, he couldnt do anything … Continue reading
Stockholm: Drug company Novartis is to launch a skin patch treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. US patients will be the first to try the new patch when it goes on the market. The patch, containing the drug Exelon is absorbed into … Continue reading
Boston: Overweight teeenagers have a greater risk of early death, a new US study from the Harvard School of Public Health has found. Teenagers who are obesity threatens their health are three times more likely to die early than peers … Continue reading
New York: Loss of appetite in older women may be an early-warning of dementia, according to research from the Mayo Clinic in the US. They have found that ten years before dementia, sometimes a precursor to the more serious Alzheimer’s … Continue reading
Heidelberg: People who first start exercising late in life still cut the risk of heart disease, according to new research from the German University of Heidelberg. Beginning exercise in the 40s results in a 55 per cent less likelihood of … Continue reading
London: With all the sporting action this summer many of us might feel the urge to get on our feet and have a go ourselves. But whether its kicking a football around the garden, improving our racquet skills or even … Continue reading
Boston: Weight gain after the menopause may mean an increased risk of breast cancer, according to a new US study. Researchers at the Brigham Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, examined the links between weight gain and the risk … Continue reading
By Avril OConnor London: Every body knows that a beautiful smile can win friends and influence people. That is why film stars, models and media personalities use cosmetic dentistry to enhance their image. But despite our teeth being one of … Continue reading
New York: US gynaecologists have developed a libido-boosting cream for women which is made of a natural amino-acid. Branded Vibrance and costing £24.99 for ten treatments, the cream contains L-Arginine, which has been used in these creams before. But this … Continue reading
Washington: People who sleep longer are more at risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a new US study. Scientists at the National Institute of Health tracked the health of 80,000 fe,a;e nurses over a a 24 year period and … Continue reading
Lawyers, scientists, doctors, investment bankers and those of us with challenging jobs are 22 per cent less likely to suffer age-related brain diseases such as Alzheimers or dementia in later life, according to a recent study. Whilst this is good … Continue reading
Los Angeles: Dental disease is a risk factor in stroke, according to new research from the the University of California Los Angeles. Researchers have discovered that the disease is more prevelant in people with blockages of the main blood vessels … Continue reading
London: Coffee is good for the memory and may help ageing brains stay more alert, says researchers from the UK’s University of Birmingham. Dr Martin Vreugdenhill said that research into drinking cofee, the most widely used psychoactive drug, has shown … Continue reading
Paris: Herbal tea rich in antioxidants may halve the risk of breast cancer, according to research based on 4,400 women. The women were all cancer-free at the start of the study, but by the end nearly 100 breast cancers had … Continue reading
New York: Cosmetic surgeons in the US are using excess body fat to sculpt breasts rather than using implants. The procedure has been successfully carried out by New York surgeon Sydney Coleman and could make silicon implants, which need to … Continue reading
Edmonton: Scientists at the Universityof Alberta have used a new ultrasound device to regrow teeth and a market-ready model may be ready for the public within next two years. Dr Tarak El-Bialy from the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and … Continue reading
Madrid: Polyphenols from cereal, such as wheatgerm and buckwheat, could restore the immune system function and could potentially extend lifespan, says a new animal study from a joint French and Spanish team. The supplementation used in the present study seems … Continue reading
London: New research shows that some dietary interventions may not prove effective in helping tackle stress and poor health. Research published online in the Journal of Proteome Research, shows how improving the diet of rats placed in stressful environments did … Continue reading
New York: scientists may have discovered a new way to use stem cells to make the brain repair itself after a stroke, which brings much hope for stroke victims. The research, by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke … Continue reading
London: Elderly poor in Europe at greater risk of ill-health, according to a new report that highlights the inequalities in health care. Called, “The State of Ageing and Health in Europe” which was compiled by the International Longevity Centre in … Continue reading
Lawyers, scientists, doctors, investment bankers and those of us with challenging jobs are 22 per cent less likely to suffer age-related brain diseases such as Alzheimers or dementia in later life, according to a recent study. Whilst this is good … Continue reading
London: A skin cream made from 100% organic rose-hip oil, which has been flying off the shelves in Australia, has now launched in the UK. Kosmeas Skin Clinic Certified 100% Organic Rose Hip Oil, which is a cult product in … Continue reading
Edmonton: People who take their medicine regularly, even dummy (placebo) medicine, have a lower risk of death than those who don’t, finds a study in this weeks British Medical Journal. This intriguing finding supports the concept of the healthy adherer … Continue reading
London: A new drug, which fights obesity by preventing food cravings, is to be made available to British patients through the country’s National Health Service. The drug called Acomplia, is made by a French company and can cut bodyweight by … Continue reading
