Tweet Candida infection is a common condition these days – estimates suggest that up to 75 percent of all women will get this condition at least once in their lifetime usually in the form of localized vaginal yeast infection, also known as thrush. However, under certain circumstances Candida infection can become far more complex, causing numerous seemingly unrelated health...
Tweet The World Health Organisation have announced that the threat of a global swine flu pandemic is over. Whereas in 2009 swine flu was spreading rapidly throughout the summer as well as the colder months, 2010 saw a rapid reduction in cases. For this reason it is declared that the pandemic threat is over. However, there is still a...
Tweet The recent reports of swine flu on the Isle of Man have turned out to be false. Isle of Man health chiefs made a statement on www.isleofman.com to clarify the situation. However, the Director of Public Health is still encouraging all vulnerable groups to receive the flu vaccine. Director of Public Health, Dr P Kishore, has advised the residents of the Isle of Man to get...
TweetGerman scientists have developed an eye implant that allows blind people to see shapes and shades. It is the first step in creating a fully functional eye implant that will one day cure blindness. In one experiment a man that is blind due to hereditary retinal degeneration has been able to read letters and a clock face using the German...
TweetResearch carried out by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston and published in the Archives of Internal Medicine has concluded that moderate exercise can help reduce rick if developing postmenopausal breast cancer. In a study of 95,396 women there were 4782 cases of invasive breast cancer during 20 years from 1986 to 2006. Breast cancer risk was...
TweetIn the news today is a report that scientists at Cambridge University feel that they have made a medical breakthrough that may see a cure for the common cold. Scientists have discovered that antibodies attack viruses inside cells. While some antibodies fight in the way it was always understood, some other antibodies will follow a virus into a cell...
TweetThis article review recent basic and clinical studies of ginseng, particularly the anti-cancer effects and the potential chemopreventive actions by activating the transcriptional factor, Nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 factor 2 (Nrf2) anti-oxidative stress / anti-inflammatory pathways. Nrf2 is a novel target for cancer prevention as it regulates the antioxidant responsive element (ARE), a critical regulatory element in the...
TweetLatest research into lung cancer shows that a diet that contains a rich variety of fruit and vegetables is effective at reducing the risks of developing lung cancer. In a study by the National Institute of Public Health and the Environment in the Netherlands scientists concluded that the variety in vegetable consumption was inversely associated with lung cancer risk...
TweetIt is no secret that maintaining a healthy heart is integral to one’s overall health. Problems that can arise from poor heart health can include, but are certainly not limited to, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure (hypertension), and cardiomyopathy. While the most effective method of preventing heart conditions consists of plenty of exercise and nutritionally balanced meals, having...
TweetIf a bowl of spaghetti and meatballs has you reaching for the bottle of Tums, you may be well acquainted with the painful effects of heartburn. Often triggered by spicy or heavy foods, heartburn is caused by stomach acid entering the esophagus, creating a burning sensation, or the feeling of chest pain. It is very uncomfortable, and a widespread...
TweetWhat Is Hepatoblastoma? Hepatoblastoma is an uncommon children’s liver disease also known as liver neoplasm. This disease is a very rare cancerous tumor than generally forms in the liver and can travel elsewhere. The disease can start on a child from infancy to 3 years old. Prognosis and long term survival can vary on a child depending on how...
TweetFor some that suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), they might say that they feel like they are prisoners to this disease. IBS can be downright debilitating. Sufferers do not know when or where their symptoms may strike, so many avoid social situations or travel. It is estimated that almost one-quarter of Americans suffer from this disease. IBS is...
TweetLatest cancer research carried out by scientists at the University of Southampton has revealed that a daily portion of watercress may help to prevent breast cancer. Until now yams have been the food of choice for women who wish to try to prevent breast cancer from developing. The news that watercress may help prevent breast cancer makes it a...
TweetAs a result of the interest in Botox as a means of eliminating wrinkles and other facial skin blemishes the UK government have commissioned a register for the providers of Botox injections and dermal fillers. The registry is voluntary but it is hoped that medical professionals will be chosen by the public for their services. In recent years there...
People who are obese are at a higher risk for health complications such as arthritis, asthma, pressure ulcers and bronchitis. Also, they frequently suffer from low self- esteem, impaired body image, and depression.
TweetProof 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 is lung cancer, which is...