Proof that the ban on smoking in public places is having a positive impact was realised today when rates of smoking amongst 16 to 24 year old was released today. There are now less young adults smoking than in the last 20 years. Smoking causes several health problems, but by far the most deadly... »
British Government Planning to Take Milk Away From Play School and Nursery Children
In the 1980′s Maggie Thatcher was labelled the “Milk Snatcher” after she decided to stop giving free milk to infant school children to help save money. There are now reports that the new Tory-Lib Deb coalition government are planning to stop free milk in... »
Cause of Coeliac Disease Discovered – Wheat, Rye and Barley
Scientists gave discovered the cause of coeliac disease. For many years people have suffered and never been able to find a cure for their condition. The answer is simple it seems, just stop eating bread, or more specifically, wheat, rye and barley. So beer... »
Worthenshaws Healthy Frozen Desserts
Slightly off topic, but we just heard about these new healthy frozen desserts that are made from natural ingredients that can help to improve dietary health rather than make... »
Heatwave Information and Advice from the NHS
The British Health Service have distributed the following information to help highlight the risks of a heatwave and measures that you need to take to ensure your health and... »
What is Malaria? Symptoms and Treatment
What is Malaria? Malaria is a very infectious disease that is carried and passed to humans by mosquito bites. The mosquitoes carry a parasite that is then passed from... »
Healthy Eyes Require Oily Fish
Researchers have discovered that oily fish can help to reduce the risk of going blind in old age. Oily fish is high in Omega 3 fatty acids and other... »
High Blood Pressure Treatment and Prevention
High blood pressure can affect anyone. You do not need to be overweight or unfit to develop the condition, which is also known as hyper-tension. High blood pressure affects... »
Brazilian Diet Pills Health Warning
The FDA took a look at a new diet fad and have issued a warning. What is in the Brazilian Diet Pill? One of the most popular brands is... »
Coffee May Prevent Parkinson’s Disease
Recent research carried out by scientists from the University of Porto in Portugal and published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease has shown that coffee can help to prevent... »
Honey and Botulism
Honey is one of nature’s medicines and human have been harvesting it for thousands of years. However a reminder was issued today after reports of botulism being on the... »
Breast Cancer Vaccine Hope on the Horizon
Possible breast cancer vaccine has been developed. So far only tested on mice, but in the tests all mice given the vaccine did not develop breast cancer. Scientists in... »
The MMR Debate. Is it safe? Does it cause Autism?
MMR is in the press once again. There has been a dangerous increase in the rates of Measles developing in children, which is attributed to the fact that many... »
New Test To Determine Hip Strength
If you are concerned that your hips are not strong enough then there are drugs to help make the bones stronger, which can mean that you avoid having to... »
Young Children To Receive Swine Flu Vaccine
In an attempt to limit the number of deaths caused by swine flu this winter the UK government is planning to start inviting all children under the age of... »
Anti-Smoking Vaccine Coming Soon – NicVAX
If you have tried and failed to quit smoking in the past, then there may soon be a solution – get vaccinated. A recent deal between pharmaceutical giants GlaxoSmithKline... »
Laser Hair Removal Treatment
Laser Treatment Can Help Eliminate Unwanted Hair. Unwanted hair can grow in many areas of the body, both on men and women. Normally it tends to appear on the... »
Aspirin Should Not Be Taken as a Primary Prevention
Aspirin can cause internal bleeding, which is a serious health problem. Also, recent research has concluded that it does not help prevent cardiovascular disease or reduce the rate of... »
The Facts about MMR Vaccine and Autism
Measles, Mumps and Rubella – The MMR Vaccine The MMR is an intramuscular vaccine injected either into the upper arm or thigh. The MMR vaccine is composed of a... »
Milk Teeth may Prevent Disease in the Future
Parents are now being encouraged to save their children’s baby teeth. This is due to a new technology, provided by BioEden, that can preserve stem cells from the teeth... »
The Connection between Heart Disease and Gum Disease
It has been known for a while that there is a link between heart disease and gum disease. The Professor Peter Weissberg from British Heart Foundation has given the... »
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