Boston: A diet rich in potatoes, white bread and white rice may be contributing to a “silent epidemic” of a dangerous liver condition. “High-glycaemic” foods – rapidly digested by the body – could be causing “fatty liver”, increasing the risk … Continue reading
New York: United States researchers have come up with a novel use for men’s testicles, which they say are a rich source of stem cells and so could be transformed into a wide range of tissue types to help fight … 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
Stockholm: Lung cells grown from mouse embryo stem cells have been successfully implanted into the lungs of mice, a breakthrough that could one day help humans with sick lungs, say researchers. The experiment was conducted by a team of scientists … Continue reading
Tokyo: Tomoji Tanabe, has celebrated being the oldest man in the world at the age of 112. Born on 18 September 1895, he celebrated his record birthday at home in Miyakonojo, on the island of Kyushu, 900 kilometres south-west of … Continue reading
London: Nautilus are offering free trials to all those who visit the website www.nautilustreadclimber.co.uk giving the opportunity to try before you buy. Nautilus have teamed up with a number of health clubs around the country to offer the free trial … Continue reading
Los Angeles: Evolutionary theory says that individuals should die of old age when their reproductive lives are complete, generally by age 55 in humans, according to demographer Cedric Puleston, a doctoral candidate in biological sciences at Stanford. But the fatherhood … Continue reading
Even the threat of an early death is not incentive for most UK adults to exercise, according to a new survey of 2,100 people from YouGov. Only 38% of people questioned by YouGov said they would do more exercise if … Continue reading
London: Many Britons are unaware how to follow a healthy, balanced diet, the official food watchdog has said. A survey by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) suggests widespread ignorance about how much starchy food like rice, bread and pasta should … Continue reading
An ingredient of green tea called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) helps increase the activity of detoxification enzymes, according to a new study. In a clinical study, backed by the US body, the National Cancer Insitute, reearch was carried out to determine … Continue reading
London: Eczema is a common skin complaint in the U.K, affecting one in five children and one in twelve adults. The National Eczema Society runs National Eczema Week from 15th 23rd September, aiming to raise awareness of skin condition, … Continue reading
New York Americans are living longer than ever, but still die younger than people in some 40 other countries. Ugovernment statistics released yesterday show American life expectancy at an all-time high of nearly 78 years. The information is from 2005, … Continue reading
London: UK pharmacy Boots whose anti-wrinkle cream Protect & Perfect had women queuing in the streets to buy it, has now come up with an anti-ageing treatment for hair. Boots Expert Hair Loss Treatment Spray for Women, is according to … Continue reading
London: A natural food supplement called Asphalia, composed of completely plant-derived materials which are grown and produced in South Wales and are naturally rich in melatonin, has been proven to aid the bodys ability to achieve REM sleep faster than … 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
The way you walk, sit or sleep effects posture and can constitute to a number of serious, long-term health issues. Leading London-based osteopaths, Posture Dynamics explain the rules to consider for good posture. Slouching is both unattractive and unhealthy and … Continue reading
London: Research released by Flora today reveals 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 decline, … 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
LifeScan is tackling the social stigma of blood testing for people with diabetes. Recent research* by the company found that a third of all British people with diabetes fail to regularly test themselves, particularly when out and about in public. … Continue reading
London: The UK Government’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has confirmed fears that artificial colours in children’s foods can make them behave badly. The FSA tested a range of E-numbers on two groups of children and discovered that youngsters found it … Continue reading
Glasgow: Premature heart attacks could be prevented if close relatives of victims were screened and treated, say experts at Glasgow University. Siblings of those with premature heart disease – which occurs in men under 55 and women under 65 – … Continue reading
London: Toddlers as young ad four years, are suffering from raised blood pressure because they are eating too many salty processed foods, UK researchers say. Campaigners claim this puts youngsters at an increased risk of hypertension in later life – … Continue reading
