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The eyes have it - clues to heart disease found

The eyes have it - clues to heart disease found

Posted Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:44:00 GMT by Colin Ricketts

Little raised patches of skin could be a vital tool in spotting heart disease according to new research from Denmark. Professor Anne Tybjaerg-Hansen at the University of Copenhagen led the research which found that yellow raised patches of skin around the eyelids (called xanthelasmata) are a good indicator of cardiac problems like heart attacks, stroke, thickening of the arteries and heart disease.

The eyes have it - clues to heart disease found

Relationship violence 'normal' to disadvantaged British teens

Relationship violence 'normal' to disadvantaged British teens

Posted Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:45:00 GMT by Colin Ricketts

Black eyes and lost teeth are all part of a normal relationship for a section of British youngsters according to new research supported by the nation's largest child protection charity. Research into violence in relationships finds that some disadvantaged British youngsters now accept physical and sexual abuse as a normal part of partnerships.

Relationship violence 'normal' to disadvantaged British teens

Suicidal teens not getting the help they need

Suicidal teens not getting the help they need

Posted Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:25:01 GMT by Colin Ricketts

An American study has found that youngsters who consider suicide are not getting specialist mental health support with only 13 percent of them meeting mental health care professionals.

Suicidal teens not getting the help they need

Spice up your broccoli to help cancer fight

Spice up your broccoli to help cancer fight

Posted Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:40:01 GMT by Colin Ricketts

Many spicy foods contain an enzyme which not only makes your broccoli more palatable but also boosts its cancer-fighting properties. To get the best out of your broccoli you should cook it as little as possible - steaming for two to four minutes according to our scientific experts.

Spice up your broccoli to help cancer fight

Fat fighting cell Cardiotrophin 1 heads towards testing

Fat fighting cell Cardiotrophin 1 heads towards testing

Posted Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:14:00 GMT by Colin Ricketts

Clinical trials will start later this year on a protein shown to fight obesity and diabetes in mice. Scientists working on the molecule, which is already in testing for use in treating liver failure, believe the discovery could be worth millions.

Fat fighting cell Cardiotrophin 1 heads towards testing

Tests show damage to brain in suffering Gulf War veterans

Tests show damage to brain in suffering Gulf War veterans

Posted Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:17:00 GMT by Colin Ricketts

A new process has enabled scientists to further explain the mysterious Gulf War illness which now affects 25% of all American servicemen involved in the 1991 war with iraq. Since the First Gulf War, veterans have complained of mysterious illnesses which many believe are the result of exposure to chemical weapons and now scientists have found evidence of blood flow abnormalities in the brains of these veterans.

Tests show damage to brain in suffering Gulf War veterans

Eat as I eat, not as I say: Lead by example obesity expert tells parents

Eat as I eat, not as I say: Lead by example obesity expert tells parents

Posted Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:28:00 GMT by Colin Ricketts

Just telling kids to eat their greens is not as effective as showing them says an American obesity expert. "Eat your greens," has been the fervent, and often disobeyed, order from parents down the generations. Now, a study from nutrition experts suggests mum and dad would be better off saving their breath and eating by example with a plateful of their own healthy foods.

Eat as I eat, not as I say: Lead by example obesity expert tells parents

Fish oil supplements 'should not be used' by those on chemo

Fish oil supplements 'should not be used' by those on chemo

Posted Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:01:00 GMT by Martin Leggett

A study published today in Cancer Cell is recommending that widely-used fish-oil supplements – prized for their high omega-3 and -6 contents - should not be taken by those undergoing chemotherapy. Although these remain a healthy option for those suffering from cancer, they appear to halt the effects of chemotherapy, and may play a role in developing chemotherapy resistance.

Fish oil supplements 'should not be used' by those on chemo

Moderate consumption of alcohol could be beneficial for women in later life

Moderate consumption of alcohol could be beneficial for women in later life

Posted Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:06:00 GMT by Kieran Ball

Research shows that one to two alcoholic drinks each day could have health benefits for middle-aged women. The study suggests that women who consumed small amounts of alcohol on a regular basis improved their chances of avoiding several major age-related ailments, including heart disease and diabetes.

Moderate consumption of alcohol could be beneficial for women in later life

'Trojan horse' bacteria delivering tumor-killing blow comes from the soil

'Trojan horse' bacteria delivering tumor-killing blow comes from the soil

Posted Sun, 04 Sep 2011 23:01:00 GMT by Martin Leggett

A novel trojan-horse attack to kill tumors, using bacteria commonly found in the soil, is being presented to the annual conference of the Society for General Microbiology, which is taking place in York in the UK this week. The soil-dwelling bug could help to remove tumors without surgery, and may provide new hope to those whose cases are difficult-to-operate.

'Trojan horse' bacteria delivering tumor-killing blow comes from the soil

Findings may prevent oxygen deprived fetal brain damage

Findings may prevent oxygen deprived fetal brain damage

Posted Sat, 03 Sep 2011 10:12:00 GMT by Gracie Valena

Scientists have identified a signaling molecule that plays a mediating role in the damage of fetal brains due to a lack of oxygen. They say that this is a step towards preventing such brain damage, which can lead to a variety of physical and mental problems including mental retardation, epilepsy, schizophrenia, autism and cerebral palsy.

Findings may prevent oxygen deprived fetal brain damage

Virus shrinks cancer cells

Virus shrinks cancer cells

Posted Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:01:00 GMT by Gracie Valena

Engineered viruses can be successfully infused into a cancer patient's body to selectively infect and shrink cancer cells, researchers show. Twenty-three advanced-cancer patients who had failed to respond to available treatments were infused with an engineered strain of vaccinia virus.

Virus shrinks cancer cells

New initiative for early diagnosis of genetic colorectal cancer

New initiative for early diagnosis of genetic colorectal cancer

Posted Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:26:00 GMT by Kieran Ball

A new early diagnosis program for the family members of patients diagnosed with Lynch syndrome has been launched in Texas. UT Southwestern and Parkland Memorial Hospital have teamed up to offer a new screening program for families thought to be at risk from colorectal cancer.

New initiative for early diagnosis of genetic colorectal cancer

Race starts early for ethnic minority students

Race starts early for ethnic minority students

Posted Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:09:01 GMT by Colin Ricketts

Even children in elementary school are aware of stigma related to race a new report finds. The youngsters showed the same level of awareness of stigma as adults despite their tender years. The academic performance of such stigmatised children can be improved if they have close friends the authors found.

Race starts early for ethnic minority students

CVD prevention gaps found

CVD prevention gaps found

Posted Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:51:00 GMT by Gracie Valena

Aspirin, statins and diuretics are effective, safe and inexpensive therapies for secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Yet they are underused all over the world, particularly by women, with a marked gap between high-income and low-income countries.

CVD prevention gaps found

Children's three strategies shed light on bullying

Children's three strategies shed light on bullying

Posted Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:40:01 GMT by Colin Ricketts

Children chose one of three ways of dealing with their peers says a new report on bullying which hopes to improve the outcomes when adults intervene in childhood conflict. Children who had most social success were those who dealt with relationships by trying to build friendships.

Children's three strategies shed light on bullying

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Whale genes needed for age research

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Could the ecstasy drug be used to treat cancer?

Posted Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:19:01 GMT by Kieran Ball

The Global Adult Tobacco Survey

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Fat fighting cell Cardiotrophin 1 heads towards testing

Posted Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:14:00 GMT by Colin Ricketts

Scheme launched to help parents 'environmentally child-proof' their home

Posted Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:21:00 GMT by Martin Leggett

Popcorn 'the perfect snack' say scientists

Posted Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT by Linden Volsun

Worried about prostate

Posted Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:50:00 GMT by Dave Armstrong

Eat as I eat, not as I say: Lead by example obesity expert tells parents

Posted Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:28:00 GMT by Colin Ricketts

Exercise and caffeine 'prevent skin cancer'

Posted Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:00:00 GMT by Adrian Bishop

Western attitudes to obesity go global

Posted Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:23:02 GMT by Colin Ricketts

Walnuts Contain Most Healthy Antioxidants

Posted Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:08:00 GMT by Tamara Croes