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8th April, 2008
Can nicotine trigger uncontrolled cell division ?
A team of Icedlandic deCODE Genetics have carried out one of the largest studies which suggests that some people... [more]

7th April, 2008
Hydrated or dehydrated?
US researchers reviewing a study undertaken in 1945 recently concluded that it is a "deeply entrenched belie... [more]

7th April, 2008
Happy like a Wrinkly in France
Apparently, the Germans have a saying "happy like God in France".  The modern version is "happy like... [more]

7th April, 2008
Children's intelligence damaged by "E"
Some (not all) sweet manufacturers have agreed to remove "E" numbers from products following university ... [more]

7th April, 2008
Green Tea to fight MRSA?
Egypt's University of Alexandria recently published some new research into the health benefits of Green Tea ... [more]

7th April, 2008
Neutralise cholesterol the easy way?
The University of North Dakota has recently published a study which suggests that coffee has beneficial effects ... [more]

7th April, 2008
UK Worst Record for Teenage Binge Drinking
Researchers from Norumbria and Keele Universities carried out a study on 26 binge and 34 non binge drinkers and ... [more]

7th March, 2007
Lightweight Sportswomen at risk
Whilst it's generally accepted that exercise is good for us, like most other things in life. Edith Maskell ... [more]

28th January, 2007
Connection between ME and Unhappy Childhood
Edith Maskell of Bromley Health Management said "in my professional experience Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS... [more]

28th January, 2007
Housework may prevent Breast Cancer
The UK's Medical Research Council recently announced that post-menopausal women who kept themselves busy abo... [more]

4th October, 2002
Top Tips for avoiding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
As personal computers and mobile communication devices become a bigger part of our everyday lives, more and more... [more]

24th May, 2002
Pre-eclempsia Risk to Working Women
Women who work through their pregnancies may be at greater risk of developing pre-eclempsia, according to resear... [more]

24th May, 2002
More Dangers of Staple foods
More evidence reported last month suggested staple western diet foods such as bread, crisps and chips may have a... [more]

24th May, 2002
Exercise Cuts Cancer Risk
People who exercise regularly reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and osteoporosis. ... [more]

24th May, 2002
Be Fit, Live Long
An American Medical Journal has recently published results on 6,000 middle aged men, stating that those who exer... [more]

24th May, 2002
Smoking and Drinking Pleasure Link
Tobacco and alcohol are often linked through smoky bars and joint addiction, but new research conducted at the H... [more]

24th May, 2002
Don't Rock Around the Clock
The advent of the 24 hour culture could have a serious detrimental effect on health, Dr Derk-Jan Dijk told the R... [more]

12th March, 2002
Don't Let Your Kids Be Couch Potatoes
Overweight children are at risk of developing diabetes Type 2, which is usually only found in adults. Britain ha... [more]

12th March, 2002
Drink to Keep the Blood Flowing
Two separate studies published last month suggest that tea and alcohol may both help to promote a healthy blood ... [more]

12th March, 2002
The Big Change
Don't panic, help is at hand, it is a frightening word, but that's all it is, a word.The Stage... [more]

2nd February, 2002
Young women More Prone to Anger/ Stress
Women may suffer from eating disorders, depression and stress-related illness because they are not comfortable e... [more]

2nd February, 2002
English Breakfast Could Be Killing You
According to researchers at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, women who regularly eat fried 'English Bre... [more]

2nd February, 2002
Spirituality Good For Your Health
Whatever your individual religious beliefs, prayer can be good for your heart according to research published in... [more]

2nd February, 2002
Grazing Key to Lower Cholesterol
New research suggests that spreading your meals throughout the day can help cut cholesterol levels significantly... [more]

2nd February, 2002
Hidden Dangers of Teen Vegetarianism
Whilst many studies have shown adult vegetarians may lead healthier and longer lives, teenage vegetarianism may ... [more]

1st November, 2001
Calcium Intake and Body Weight
Research presented at the 42nd American College of Nutrition annual meeting suggests low calcium intakes are rel... [more]

1st November, 2001
Stress Hits the Immune System
Researchers at the Ohio State University in Columbus have issued a report which claims stress may make it easier... [more]

1st November, 2001
Weak Muscles and Golfers Back Pain
Back pain in golfers may be affected by the abdominal and oblique muscles, according to research at the Universi... [more]

1st November, 2001
Eat Right to Fight Stress
Changing the way we eat may help us be better equipped to deal with the long-term effects of stress according to... [more]

1st November, 2001
EFA's for Speech Disorders
Essential Fatty Acid compounds could help improve speech and language disorders in children, according to a prel... [more]

10th September, 2001
Fine Wines and a Good Life Lead to Better Health
Researchers at the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction at Indiana University have been... [more]

10th September, 2001
Folic Acid and B12 for Healthy Hearts
Folic acid and Vitamin B12 could be more effective than previously thought in reducing the risk of heart disease... [more]

10th September, 2001
Excessive Drinking Leads to Excessive Eating
People who drink more alcohol than average are more likely to eat more food and fat according to researchers at ... [more]

10th September, 2001
Coffee and Cola Caffeine Risks
Two studies reported last month found that caffeinated drinks such as cola and coffee could be detrimental to he... [more]

10th September, 2001
Organic Food is Best
A report by the Soil Association claims organic food not only contains less harmful pesticides and additives, bu... [more]

10th August, 2001
Can Yoga Help Epileptics?
Scientists at New York Medical Centre's Comprehensive Epilepsy Centre have begun a six-month trial to determ... [more]

30th June, 2001
Modern Diets No Longer Enough
According to an article in the June issue of the Journal of the American Chiropractic Association, modern diets ... [more]

30th June, 2001
Low Calcium Intake, the Pill and Osteoporosis
Recent research at Perdue University finds that young women with low levels of calcium intake may be at increase... [more]

30th June, 2001
Obesity and Stress Linked to Occupation
Transport workers such as airline pilots, truck drivers and rail workers are more prone to obesity, diabetes and... [more]

30th June, 2001
98, 99, 100!
Tired of the Mediterranean diet? Can't eat right for your type? If you want to stay fit and healthy into you... [more]

30th June, 2001
Battle of the Bottle Top
A growing number of consumer groups and health experts are voicing concern over the safety of giving cow's m... [more]

4th May, 2001
Dangers of Fibre Supplements
Dr Robert Goodlad of the Imperial Cancer Research Fund last month warned that taking fibre supplements could lea... [more]

4th May, 2001
Sunbathers Ignore Natures Warning Signs
A survey conducted for the Imperial Cancer Research Fund suggests the British public have an alarming attitude t... [more]

30th March, 2001
Fatty Fish Cuts Heart Attack Risk
A study at the University of Washington/ Seattle Veterans Affairs Medical Centre suggests older people may benef... [more]

27th February, 2001
Wheat Linked to Headaches
Neurologists in Sheffield and Leicester have found a link between wheat sensitivities and recurrent headaches. [more]

27th February, 2001
Colds: Can you Beat the Bug Naturally?
CNN reports this month that Americans spend $400 million each year on natural cold remedies such as Zinc and Ech... [more]

30th January, 2001
Life's Too Fast for Breakfast
Nearly 70% of us regularly miss at least one meal a day and breakfast is the most commonly skipped meal, accordi... [more]

30th January, 2001
Swap Prozac for Dickens
Health Authorities in West Yorkshire have come up with a "novel" treatment programme for patients suffer... [more]

30th January, 2001
Do Vegetarians Need to Eat Smarter?
A recent study in the Netherlands claims children with vegetarian diets could be suffering in the classroom.... [more]

30th January, 2001
Fruit Extract for PMS
The British Medical Journal this month reported that Agnus Castus, fruit of the "Chaste Tree" could be s... [more]

30th January, 2001
Today's Young are More Anxious
Stress and Anxiety are much more widespread today than 50 years ago according to psychologists at Case Western R... [more]

3rd December, 2000
Don't Leave Your Brussell Sprouts!
Why eating all the leftovers this Christmas might not be such a bad idea...Brussell Sprouts, Cabbage, Kal... [more]

3rd December, 2000
Work Stress Begins Before you Get to the Office
Commuting may be the one of the biggest cause of stress, according to a survey conducted as part of last week... [more]

3rd December, 2000
RSI - All in the Wrist, or all in the Mind?
Researchers at the University of Manchester believe the causes of RSI are more complex than previously believed.... [more]

3rd December, 2000
Direct Link Between Stress and Back Pain
Researchers at Ohio State University claim to have found a direct link between back pain and stress in the workp... [more]

10th November, 2000
Vitamin E May Reduce Risk of heart Disease
Research at the UT Southwestern Medical Centre at Dallas suggests taking Vitamin E supplements may help to reduc... [more]

10th November, 2000
Dogs May Limit Blood Pressure and Stress
Dogs really could be man's best friend according to new research carried out at the State University of New ... [more]

10th November, 2000
Iron Supplements May Not Aid Health
Several studies have been released in the last month investigating the links between high levels of iron in the ... [more]

1st September, 2000
Chinese Medicinal Herb Could Improve Memory
Professor Paul Carlier, associate professor od chemistry at Virginia Technical College in the USA announced this... [more]

1st September, 2000
Low Fat Diets Not a Danger to Children
Researchers in Finland believe that parents can safely feed their children low fat diets without affecting the d... [more]

1st September, 2000
Dairy Product Supplement may Aid Weight Loss
CLA (conjugated Linoleic Acid), a supplement extracted form dairy products may help overweight people to get fit... [more]

1st September, 2000
Diet and Exercise to Control Blood Pressure
Researchers this month claimed that patients suffering from high blood pressure can see dramatic improvement wit... [more]

13th August, 2000
Premature Birth Affects Development
Fresh evidence from a study at Syracuse University, New York suggests that children born before full term will s... [more]

13th August, 2000
Your babies Are What You Eat?
A study published in Practising Midwife this month revealed bizzarely that vegetarian mothers are more likely to... [more]

13th August, 2000
Spoonful of Cinnamon Better Than Sugar
Researchers at the US Agricultural Research Service claim that cinnamon spice may help to delay the onset of a p... [more]

13th August, 2000
Stress and Lowered Immune Systems
The link between stress and poor health is well documented and anyone feeling 'run down' may be sufferin... [more]