Health News

General

7th April, 2008
Tips to maximise Good Health
Here are some tips (allegedly) from genuine medical professionals and practitioners for maintaining good health.... [more]

4th October, 2002
Japanese Secrets of Long Life
Consumer Group What Doctors Don't Tell You report this month that the Southern Japanese are living active li... [more]

24th May, 2002
When Garlic Attacks…
Garlic has been used in natural remedies for over 5,000 years and, high in sulphur, amino acids, zinc and vitami... [more]

24th May, 2002
Low-Fat Foods - Are They as Good as They Say?
Most nutritional experts, including myself, recommend a low-fat diet for promoting a healthy heart and preventin... [more]

24th May, 2002
Better Stop for Breakfast
Eating a good breakfast could help fight off infection such as colds and flu, according to research published la... [more]

24th May, 2002
Smoking, Drinking Lead to ADHD Risk
Women who smoke and drink during pregnancy may contribute to the risk of their children developing Attention-Def... [more]

24th May, 2002
Seek Support in Breast Cancer Care
Two seperate studies reported in March suggested women undergoing treatment for breast cancer should seek an ade... [more]

24th May, 2002
Digestive Diseases Linked to Bacteria in Bowel
ADigestive Diseases such as crohn's disease and colitis can be linked to high levels of bacteria in the gut,... [more]

24th May, 2002
Deep Vein Thrombosis Ignorance
Doctors are misdiagnosing Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) patients, it has been claimed. One in four people who devel... [more]

24th May, 2002
How David Beat Goliath
There's a sound biblical precedent for the theory that the underdog can sometimes win against all odds.<... [more]

24th May, 2002
Brussels Will No Longer Contain Vitamins
The European Union are to order health shops to stop selling hundreds of brands of vitamins under their new laws... [more]

12th March, 2002
To Sleep, Or Not to Sleep?
New research published last month questioned the traditional wisdom of getting 7-8 hours sleep a night.Th... [more]

12th March, 2002
Mapping the Mind
Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have been studying changes within the brain during meditation to be... [more]

12th March, 2002
Towards 'Safer' Cigarettes?
A study presented to the American Association for the Advancement of Science last month suggested treating cigar... [more]

12th March, 2002
Cooking with Herbs - the Spice of Life
For those of us who still like to cook our food from fresh, a good stock of herbs is essential to any kitchen. T... [more]

12th March, 2002
Smoking While Pregnant Ups Ear Infection Risk
Mothers who smoke while they are pregnant could be increasing the risk of their children suffering from ear infe... [more]

12th March, 2002
Extreme Sports Hit the Heart
Extreme endurance sports, such as rowing, marathon running and long-distance cycling are designed to push your h... [more]

12th March, 2002
Girl's Sports Injuries More Common
Women's soccer is becoming increasingly popular around the world, but special training may be required to cu... [more]

12th March, 2002
Sun Beds Cancer Risk
With summer coming, some of us may already be looking to the tanning shops to get a nice healthy base tan to wor... [more]

2nd February, 2002
Classroom Behaviour Not an Indicator of Success
Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a term which has come in to use fairly recently to describe ... [more]

2nd February, 2002
Colds - Prevention Still the Best Remedy
With spring still a few months away, most of us will spend the next few months trying to fight off colds and ... [more]

2nd February, 2002
Importance of Vitamins Reviewed
A review by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health concludes that most people would benefit from a m... [more]

2nd February, 2002
Not-So-Safe Temporary Tattoos
We've all been asked, or asked ourselves - if you were to get a tattoo, what would you have? For some, tempo... [more]

2nd February, 2002
No Room in the Medicine Cabinet
Cleared out your Medicine Cabinet lately? For most of us, the cabinet's pretty full according to research pu... [more]

2nd February, 2002
UK Farmer's Ginseng Goldmine
A UK farmer claims he is the only British producer of Ginseng. Simon Tunnard of Bedfordshire began growing the c... [more]

2nd February, 2002
New Charity Supports the Overweight
A new British Charity was launched last month to support Britons with weight problems and to help reduce discrim... [more]

2nd February, 2002
Link Between Asthma/ Lung Cancer
Researchers in Sweden have uncovered a link between Asthma and levels of lung cancer. The researchers followed 1... [more]

2nd February, 2002
Healing Properties of Curry Spice
Research in Singapore suggests the spice Curcumin, found in Turmeric, may be an effective remedy for healing wou... [more]

1st November, 2001
Long Term Effects of Glue Ear
A study at St James' University in Dublin suggests the childhood condition known as 'Glue Ear' could... [more]

1st November, 2001
Chronic Pain and Cancer
According to a study at Manchester University, people who complain of chronic pain throughout their body may be ... [more]

1st November, 2001
Marathons "Too Much of a Good Thing"?
89-year-old Jenny Wood Allen is the world's oldest marathon runner, having taken up her hobby at the ripe ol... [more]

1st November, 2001
Six-Day Exercise Recommendations
New guidelines from the American Heart Association are recommending that Americans exercise for at least 30 minu... [more]

1st November, 2001
Eggs Back on the Menu
For those on low cholesterol diets, eggs could soon be back on the menu according to a report from Kansas State ... [more]

1st November, 2001
Homeopathy for Anthrax?
With fears of biological warfare at their peak after U.S outbreaks of Anthrax, authorities are looking for a saf... [more]

10th September, 2001
Heimlich Manoeuvre for Asthmatics
The Heimlich Manoeuvre may be useful in stopping and preventing asthma attacks, according to it's creator Dr... [more]

10th September, 2001
Square Meals Better than Snacks
Skipping meals is unlikely to help you cut your calorie intake according to researchers at the Universities of B... [more]

10th September, 2001
US Vitamin C RDA to Increase?
Researchers from the U.S National Institutes of Health have suggested that the recommended daily allowance of Vi... [more]

10th September, 2001
Students Increased Risk From Meningtitis
As millions of students across the UK and U.S leave for University in September, a study published in the Journa... [more]

10th September, 2001
Hormone Levels Linked to Insomnia
Chronic insomnia could be caused by increased levels of stress-related hormones according to researchers at the ... [more]

10th September, 2001
GP's Support Missed Appointment Fines
62 percent of General Practices would support patient fines for missed appointments according to a survey by the... [more]

10th September, 2001
Soy Milk Cuts Breast Cancer Hormones
Soy Milk may help reduce the risk of developing breast cancer by lowering levels of oestrogen, according to rese... [more]

10th September, 2001
Antibacterial Soaps Cause "Superbugs"
Experts are warning that antibacterial soaps, particularly liquid soap dispensers, could be spreading disease by... [more]

10th September, 2001
Immune System May Speed Growth of Cancer
According to an article on the BBC's website last month, an overactive immune system may be one of the great... [more]

10th September, 2001
Incense May Be Carcinogenic
According to researchers at the National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan, burning large quantities of incense ma... [more]

10th August, 2001
Legal Action on DVT Imminent
Legal firm Collins Solicitor, Watford, UK have launched legal action against a group of airlines to compensate v... [more]

10th August, 2001
Causes of Childhood Asthma Researched
Two Australian studies have revealed that diet and family life may have an important role to play in the develop... [more]

10th August, 2001
Too Little Vitamin C Damages DNA
Following recent reports that taking excessive amounts of Vitamin C supplementation is dangerous, a further repo... [more]

10th August, 2001
Dangers of Herbs and Surgery
According to an article in the June issue of the Journal of the American ChiropracticPhysicians from the ... [more]

10th August, 2001
East Becomes West
Chinese and other Asian people have long benefited from healthy diets and lifestyles as a result of their native... [more]

10th August, 2001
UK Farmers Embrace Herbal Medicine
With concern rising over the use of powerful antibiotics in farming cows, sheep and horses, some British farmers... [more]

10th August, 2001
Eat Your Grains…
A recent survey by the Nutrition Society reveals 9 out of 10 people in the UK do not eat enough wholegrain foods... [more]

30th June, 2001
Doctors Fail Asthma Patients
A recent study at John Hopkins research laboratories suggests that doctors may be failing patients with asthma b... [more]

30th June, 2001
Vitamin C and E Rows Continue
Professional debate over the benefits and risks of taking vitamin C and vitamin E supplements continued last mon... [more]

30th June, 2001
Crackdown on Energy Drinks
The UK Food and Standards Agency has called for stricter regulation on medicinal herbs and plant extracts used i... [more]

30th June, 2001
US Companies Abusing Patents
Scientists in India have accused US companies of patenting remedies which have been used in Indian traditional m... [more]

30th June, 2001
Pharmacists Know Their Herbs
According to a report presented to the sixth annual UCLA Research Conference on Ageing, American pharmacists are... [more]

30th June, 2001
Red for Danger, Red Meat for Cancer
A study by the European Prospective Investigation of Cancer and Nutrition reveals that eating high quantities of... [more]

30th June, 2001
Wash Your Medicine Down…
We all know the importance of drinking lots of water. However, an expert at the UAB Hypertension Clinic stressed... [more]

30th June, 2001
BSI Logo Protects Your Skin
From this month, clothing in the UK will start to feature a new logo if it offers adequate protection from the s... [more]

30th June, 2001
Low Calorie Intake Starves Cancer
Scientists in Israel have developed a mathematical model to show that fast-growing cancer cells need more calori... [more]

4th May, 2001
"Nature's Prozac" Ineffectual
A report last month on the Journal of the American Medical Association claimed that St John's Wort, a herbal... [more]

4th May, 2001
Preeclempsia Helped by Vitamin C
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that vitamin c may help to improv... [more]

4th May, 2001
These Boots Were Made for Flying
An ex-nurse currently studying fashion marketing at the University of Northumbria has designed an outfit which c... [more]

4th May, 2001
Women more vulnerable to Alcohol-related Diseases
A team of researchers at the University of Texas believe they understand why alcohol has a more pronounced effec... [more]

30th March, 2001
Smoking Piles on the Years
Scientists at Guy's, Kings and St Thomas' school of medicine in London believe to have found conclusive ... [more]

30th March, 2001
NHS Support for Quitters
The UK Government this month announced plans to make nicotine replacement therapy more widely available and subs... [more]

30th March, 2001
Your Cat's Purrfect Healing System
What makes a cat purr? Because he's happy? Hungry?Researchers at North Carolina's Fauna Communica... [more]

30th March, 2001
Shin Splints - Can You Avoid Them?
"Shin splints" is a term used to describe any prolonged or recurring pain a sports person may encounter ... [more]

30th March, 2001
Cancer and a "positive attitude of mind"
Researchers in Canada studying 400 women who had survived breast cancer are suggesting that diet, prayer, exerci... [more]

30th March, 2001
MS and Diabetes Share Common Factors
Researchers in Canada believe that Multiple Sclerosis and type 1 (Juvenile) diabetes mellitus share many common ... [more]

30th March, 2001
Counselling Aids Skin Disease
Stress and Anxiety can worsen disfiguring medical conditions such as psoriasis and sufferers could benefit from ... [more]

30th March, 2001
Everything in Moderation - Even Cholesterol Levels
A study of 2,400 elderly patients in Hawaii found that those with low cholesterol levels faced an increased risk... [more]

30th March, 2001
Bedside Manner Aids Recovery
Research at the University of York suggests that the relationship between patients and doctors could be a key fa... [more]

30th March, 2001
Power Lines and Childhood Leukemia
A report from the national Radiological Protection Board this month suggests there may be a link between overhea... [more]

30th March, 2001
Deep Vein Thrombosis in all Travel
At a March conference in Geneva, delegates from the travel industry were told that DVT or "economy class syn... [more]

30th March, 2001
Natural Defence Against Cancer
Scientists in the U.S. and Japan believe they have found a natural defence against cancer in most animals. [more]

30th March, 2001
Expensive Trainers May Cause Injuries
A team of Australian researchers have found evidence that trainers with "air-filled" soles may increase ... [more]

30th March, 2001
Get Out of the Office
The British Allergy Foundation suggested this month that symptoms such as sore eyes and throat, headaches and ti... [more]

27th February, 2001
MMR and Autism - the Ongoing Debate
As the British Health Department launched a £3 million advertising campaign this month stressing that MMR vaccin... [more]

27th February, 2001
Smoking Drug Linked to Deaths
Anti-smoking drug Zyban, which reduces the craving for Nicotine, may be linked to 18 deaths according to recent ... [more]

27th February, 2001
Sick as a Dog
Every dog has it's day and unfortunately, we have to accept that sooner or later our four legged friends wil... [more]

30th January, 2001
Measles back with a vengeance
The Government warned this month that thousands of children returning to school may be at risk from a measles ou... [more]

3rd December, 2000
No place for Tea and Sympathy?
Psychiatrist Dr Geoffrey Lloyd, speaking at a conference of the Royal Society of Medicine in London, claimed doc... [more]

3rd December, 2000
PCs Hidden Danger in the Classroom
Children learning computer skills at school may be at risk of permanent injury.Health experts claim thous... [more]

3rd December, 2000
Is it IBS?
Most people have heard of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), but the exact details and symptoms of this disorder ar... [more]

3rd December, 2000
Liver Disease not always Linked to Alcohol Abuse
A report in New Scientist magazine suggests liver disease may sometimes be caused by the body's own producti... [more]

3rd December, 2000
Dangers of "Super-Clean" Culture
A study presented to the Infectious Diseases Society of America suggests that a worldwide culture of cleanliness... [more]

10th November, 2000
Economy Class Syndrome - Fact or Fiction?
As Emma Christoffersen from Newport, South Wales died this week after a long haul flight from Australia, a study... [more]

10th November, 2000
Oxygen key to McRae's recovery
Colin McRae fractured his cheekbone during September's rally in Corsica, but made an impressive recovery pos... [more]

10th November, 2000
Mind Grows Stronger as Body Ages
Psychologists at Stanford University in California have discovered a phenomenon they have named the "paradox... [more]

10th November, 2000
Myrrh Health Benefits Investigated
Myrrh has traditionally been associated with Death in western culture. However, it has been a part of Indian Ayu... [more]

13th August, 2000
Cola Makers Caught Red-Handed
Soft drink manufacturers are under fire again over the presence of caffeine in their products.Manufacture... [more]

13th August, 2000
Your New Doctor (Batteries Not Included)
A new study at the University of Coventry suggests that computers are able to predict the progress of bladder ca... [more]