True beauty is simply a manifestation of radiant health, says New Yorks top skin guru Dr Nicholas Perricone, who believes that cellular rejuvenation is the path to beautiful radiant skin. Here he shares his fascinating views and latest insights with … Continue reading
London: Leading TV nutritionist Nigel Denby shows you how you CAN have a nibble and manage your body shape. Women are always being told that the key to staying trim is to avoid the snack trap. However, evidence supports the … Continue reading
New York: Allergan Inc.s wrinkle smoother Botox must carry the strictest warning about the risk of potentially deadly botulism, US regulators have ordered. The new caution applies to all botulinum toxins used to relax the muscles that cause forehead lines … Continue reading
London: Scientists claim that long term use of the Boots No7 anti-aging serum reduces facial wrinkles. In a study carried out by Manchester University, tests on 60 volunteers aged between 45 and 60, showed that the serum can fight sun … Continue reading
London: New vegetarian omega-3 brand Echiomega is five times more effective than flaxseed, according to new research Igennus has launched Echiomega, a new vegetarian omega 3 supplement that offers similar health benefits to oily fish. While most vegetarian-derived omega 3 … Continue reading
London: Eight out of ten people in the UK suffer from back pain* and more than half put their aches and pains down to gardening**, according to experts. And those who suddenly take up gardening as a way of getting … Continue reading
San Diego: Stem cells taken from the fat tissue of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) may help treat the disease, suggests a preliminary study of three patients. The successful use of the stromal vascular fraction (SVF) cells in these patients … Continue reading
Rita Levi-Montalcini this week become the first Nobel Prize-winner to reach the age of 100. And her longevity and mental vigor is said to be attributed to daily doses of nerve growth factor (NGF), the discovery that made her name. … Continue reading
New Orleans: New research has revealed that blueberries may contain phytochemicals that reduce several cardiovascular disease risk factors. The discovery was made during a study performed in laboratory rats. While the animal findings suggest blueberries may be protective against two … Continue reading
London: The Parkinson’s Disease Society (PDS) is launching a nationwide appeal today for people with and without Parkinson’s disease to donate their brains to research and help discover a cure for the condition which affects one in 500 people. Research … Continue reading
London: Eye doctors today warned that the craze for eyelash extensions may cause permanent lash damage. False eyelashes have been around for years, and while they are more popular than ever, a new craze for semi-permanent eyelash extensions is also … Continue reading
London: Suffers of heart illnesses now have access to a new service which offers remote monitoring of their condition – saving time and money on frequent medical visits. The Reveal device, is a heart monitor that is implanted under the … Continue reading
Though sometimes we may care not to admit it, we all know that regular exercise can help keep us fit and healthy. But if you still haven’t joined the gym, started playing a sport or just haven’t had time to … Continue reading
Bike Week (13-21 June), the UKs biggest mass participation cycling event, is this year challenging families to get more out of life by swapping their four wheels for two and exploring new places in their local community. Towns, villages and … Continue reading
London: Pharmaceutical diet pills which go on sale in the UK for the first time later this week are no substitute for a healthy lifestyle, according to medical experts. One of the drugs, Alli, can help those to take it … Continue reading
Sydney: Coffee helps athletes replenish vital energy nutrient, new research from Australia has found. In a study published in the online edition of the Journal of Applied Physiology, scientists proved that glycogen which is used for muscle energy during … Continue reading
Lisbon: Scientists have discovered the constituent of olive oil that gives greatest protection from heart attack and stroke. In a study of the major antioxidants in olive oil, Portuguese researchers showed that, DHPEA-EDA, protects red blood cells from damage more … Continue reading
Boston: Children of parents who live to be 100 have been found to have distinct personality traits that seem to be inherited and contribute to healthy ageing and longevity. Boston University School of Medicine researchers conducted a study of centenarians, … Continue reading
New York: A woman who went on an intense grapefruit-based diet developed a blood clot in her leg and risked losing the limb, US doctors have reported. The unusual case, written up in the Lancet medical journal, occurred in Washington … Continue reading
New research reveals that one third of British women over the age of 30 suffer from LAI (light adult incontinence) in the UK. LAI is on the increase, but as women are too embarrassed to seek help it remains one … Continue reading
For many people today, keeping in shape is a key concern but poor diet, stress, smoking and drinking can all take their toll not least on a part of the body that is widely recognised as being vital to … Continue reading
A new trial in India has shown that the so-called “polypill” to guard against stroke and heart attack in older people has beneficial results. The concept of a polypill for everyone over 55 to cut heart disease by up to … Continue reading
Pollen extract could be used to help ease menopausal symptoms for women during the time of the menopause, new research has revealed*. The 10 month trial, published in a recent issue of Genesis: The Journal of Genetics and Development, studied … Continue reading
London: UK scientists plan a major research project to see if its possible to replicate human blood from embryonic stem cells. Led by the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, the three year trial could provide an unlimited supply of blood … Continue reading
London: Patients who have lost part of their visual awareness following a stroke can show an improved ability to see when they are listening to music they like, according to a new study published today in the journal Proceedings of … Continue reading
