Health

7 October 2011

Kylie Minogue receives honorary degree from Essex University

Kylie Minogue receives an honorary Doctor of Health Science from Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford.The pop princess has been awarded in recognition of her work promoting breast cancer awareness after ...
7 October 2011

Women fearful of breast cancer yet don't know symptoms

More than half of women fear a diagnosis of breast cancer, yet still one in five cannot identify any signs or symptoms. Given that it still remains are the most ...
6 October 2011

Higher levels of testosterone in men may prevent cardiac problems

Elderly men with naturally higher levels of testosterone may be less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke than their peers, according to new research. Findings published in the ...
5 October 2011

Cold sores stop people from going out

The embarrassment to think that somebody is just staring at your lip whilst your talking can be too much for some people to handle, cold sores are a social killer. ...
5 October 2011

Fair-skinned people need to take vitamin D supplements

Fair-skinned people who burn easily in the sun may need to take vitamin D supplements, according to new research. Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones and people get most ...
4 October 2011

How to get from couch potato to a picture of health

Many of us often worry whether we are as healthy as we should be, but how many of us actually do anything to find out whether we are, or in ...
4 October 2011

Men at more risk of developing diabetes

Men have to gain less weight than women to develop type 2 diabetes, according to new research. This helps to explain why men have higher rates of diabetes in many ...
4 October 2011

Women think about food more than sex

A new survey has found that women are putting mroe effort into their diets than their relationships. It found that ten per cent admitted they would feel guiltier straying from ...
4 October 2011

Breast cancer survivor stories

The chances are big that cancer will affect our lives at some point, whether it's ourselves or a family member or friend going through it, we'll feel the strain too. ...
3 October 2011

Super food feature: Salmon

This weeks superfood feature focuses on fish, salmon to be specific. All fish are good sources of good-quality protein, vitamins and minerals, but oily fish such as salmon also contains ...
3 October 2011

Tips for reducing breast cancer risk

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, so throughout October the we try to bring as much awareness and raise as much money that we possible can. ...
30 September 2011

Surgeons listen to rock music whilst 'at work'

Ever wondered how a surgeon manages to keep a steady arm? Listening to rock music apparently.In a survey amongst UK surgeons 90 per cent of respondents confirm that they listen ...
30 September 2011

Help support Breast Cancer Awareness month and buy something

Tomorrow sees the start of October and that means Breast Cancer Awareness month. Everyone tries to do their bit and get involved and help to raise some money. What will ...
30 September 2011

Weight loss surgery should not be deemed an easy option, according to nutritionist

An easy option for weight loss is often thought to be surgery, but not according to a top nutritionist. New reports have revealed that the number of teenagers - some ...
29 September 2011

The new way to visit the doctor - via video link

Trying to find the time to fit in a doctors appointment proves quite a difficult task - unless you willing to take time out of work. Now, thankfully Lloydspharmacy have ...
29 September 2011

TOWIE workout video trailer - how to get that Essex body

Lydia Bright, Sam and Billie Faiers have been hard at work making sure that they're in shape for this new series of The Only Way is Essex and it certainly ...
29 September 2011

Short bursts of exercise better for your health

Active people live longer, and short stints of intense exercise are better for the heart than just plodding along, according to a new study. Conducted with 5,000 cyclists in Copenhagan ...
29 September 2011

Dr Lisa Sanders diagnoses strange illnesses

Lisa Sanders is no ordinary doctor, one of her specialties is diagnosing the bizarre and unusual symptoms that have helped to inspire the outlandish storylines of hit TV series House ...
28 September 2011

NHS digital patient records plans scrapped

Plans have been scrapped to supply the NHS with a digital national patient record system. Health secretary Andrew Lansley announced that he is axing the £12.7 billion scheme instigated by ...
28 September 2011

Keeping a healthy back at work

As you sit at your desk it seems the paper just seems to pile up, no matter how much extra work you do a day, it goes nowhere. We're spending ...
28 September 2011

Danielle Linekar, Andrea McLean and Gaby Roslin helping raise money for breast cancer

Danielle Lineker, Sophie Ellis Bextor and Chloe Madeley are just a few of the stars helping to raise money for Breast Cancer. A whole host of celebrities have joined forces ...
28 September 2011

Crowding GP rooms down to heartburn and indigestion

New research reveals the real reason why GPs' waiting rooms are becoming more and more crowded, there is a steady influx of patients suffering from heartburn and indigestion - but ...
27 September 2011

Twenty-seven per cent of adults not getting enough active minutes

There are 10,080 minutes in a week and for only 150 you're advised to be active. Doesn't sound like much does it?Yet, for such a small fraction of the week ...
26 September 2011

How to treat dry or gritty eyes

Dry or gritty-feeling eyes blight the lives of millions of people in the UK and finding an effective dry eye treatment can be almost impossible for many. A new eye ...