Parts of the body regenerate in days and others in years. This means that our bodies are younger than our birth certificate, according to Swedish scientists who have used carbon dating to make their findings. Our bodies are weeks, years … Continue reading
New York: Plant pesticides and weedkillers more than doubles the risk increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease in later life, new research has revealed. In the US study, partly founded by the Michael J Fox Foundation, scientists examined statistics on … Continue reading
London: Traces of deadly poisons may be contained in some traditional Chinese medicines, the most popular alternative treatment, the UK’s Trading Standards Institute has warned. Traces of deadly arsenic and mercury which if taken in large quanities can kill have … Continue reading
London: Cherry juice can increase strength and reduce muscle pain brought about by exercise, according to a new study to be published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Fourteen volunteers were asked to either drink fresh cherry juice blended … Continue reading
Honolulu: Research carried out by the Cancer Center of Hawaii has found that just two daily servings of soy reduced levels of the prostate cancer marker PSA in men by 14 percent. Doctors test PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels in men … Continue reading
Nanoparticles used in some sun tan lotions have been found to affect mice brains by upsetting the chemical balance and possibly causing brain damage, says new US research. The US Environmental Protection Agency study, published on the website Nature.com, looked … Continue reading
Yale: A new study from the US reveals that people who lose their jobs in their 50s double the risk of heart attack or stroke. Researchers at Yale University looked at more than 4,000 US workers aged between 51 and … Continue reading
A new device called the Scout is being used by doctors to more accurately detect early signs of diabetes. It uses light to detect the early signs of diabetes in 60 seconds by spotting chemical markers in the skin. It … Continue reading
Dundee: Mineral water has been found to protect teeth from erosion, says a study at the University of Dundee. Just two glasses a day offer protection to children from acids even if they continue to drink damaging fizzy drinks. Erosion … Continue reading
London: Health Perception, the UKs leading glucosamine specialists, have initiated a new consumer awareness campaign called JUMP 4 JOINTS! This has been developed specifically to draw attention to the importance of looking after ones joints from an early age in … Continue reading
New York: Restricting calorie intake may prevent Alzheimer’s Disease by triggering activity in the brain associated with longevity, a study by the Mount Sinai School of Medicine suggests. The study, published in the July 2006 issue of the Journal of … Continue reading
London: A British hospital is about to carry out he world’s first full-face transplant. The hospital’s ethical committee is expected to announce this week that it will approve the first operations. Royal Free Hospital plastic surgeon Peter Butler has been … Continue reading
North Carolina: Unhealthy fats, such as those used in processed foods, can alter body shape giving you a fat middle, a new study has found. Scientists at the Wake Forest University school of medicine in North Carolina carried out research … Continue reading
By Avril OConnor Superfoods and food supplments can help the body fight infections and the diseases of ageing. For example, by eating superfoods and taking supplements that contain powerful antioxidants, substances that can protect our body from infections. These supernutrients … Continue reading
These are the latest non-surgical procedures: fillers made of natural substances, lasers and intensive vitamin therapies that improve the appearance of the skin and are a viable alternative to cosmetic surgery or with surgery to obtain the best possible results. … Continue reading
Aberdeen: Tomatoes can help fight deep vein thrombosis, according to an investigation by scientists at the Rowett Institute in the UK. They have discovered that a yellow fluid around the seeds contains an anti-clotting substance which could help sufferers of … Continue reading
London: UK TV food critic, Giles Coren, is campaigning for a tax on the fat. In a TV programme – Tax the Fat – being broadcast on More4 today, he argues that Britain is dying of fat. He says: “And … Continue reading
New York: A study of more than 7,000 older women has revealed that those who regularly drink a moderate amount of alcohol have better brain function that abstainers. The study, carried out by researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical … Continue reading
London: A new cellulite buster that claims to reduce cellulite in only 14 days has been launched by Vichy Laboratories. The produce also claims to be inspired by Lipostabil, a lecithin-based fat dissolver. The new product contains Manganese and Adrenalyse … Continue reading
London:The world’s top surgeons are the experts who count celebrities, royalty and the rich among their clientele. These doctors carry out subtle surgery rather than radical procedures and is the reason they are most in demand. SWEDEN Breasts: Dr Carl … Continue reading
London: More people aged 60 and over are opting for cosmetic surgery, according to a new report from the UK private health provider BUPA. There has been a large increase in operations among pensioners prompted, it is thought, by the … Continue reading
London: The world’s top anti-ageing experts are to gather in London later this year. Anti-Ageing Conference London’s speaker programme is the largest gathering of the worlds pre-eminent medical speakers on the subject of anti-ageing health and regenerative medicine ever to … Continue reading
New York: Women who sleep less than five hours put on more weight than those who sleep for longer, says a new study comparing sleeping patterns with obesity. The study. which took place over a 16-year period, was presented at … Continue reading
A new US study has found that Botox can help ease clinical depression. In a trial, carried out by Drs Eric Finzi and Erika Wasserman, patients who had been treated for frown lines with Botox, also discoverd that it got … Continue reading
London: The average British man can now expect to live for another 16.4 years after retiring at 65, two years more than he did a decade earlier, according to life assurance company Paternoster. In comparison, the rise in male life … Continue reading
