Alcohol and drug misuse means Scots are almost twice as likely as people south of the border to take their own life or kill.Research from Manchester University also showed the ...
Problems over botched body piercings could be a burden on the NHS.Despite the increasing popularity of body piercing in recent years, these are the first firm figures showing the extent ...
Even the strongest of men don't like to admit when there's something physically wrong with them, particularly not when it's...'down there.' But some of the worst illnesses can start ...
Millions of women are suffering the agony of low self esteem because they hate their own breasts, research revealed yesterday " Researchers from Mentor Medical Systems have discovered that lopsided ...
An allergy is an adverse reaction to a protein in our environment, such as those found on pets, and in pollen or nuts. These proteins are called allergens and are ...
In type 1 diabetes, symptoms tend to develop rapidly, over a couple of weeks, and are more severe. In type 2 diabetes, symptoms develop slowly and are usually milder. Common ...
More and more children are tempting their chances these days and starting to drink earlier than ever. Thousands of children aged 14 and under require hospitalization as a result of ...
Patrick Holford, one of the UK’s top nutrition experts, explains why he thinks the new guidelines issued by Nice yesterday should be reconsidered. The new guidelines issued by Nice yesterday ...
The nation is overwhelmed by stress, with half the population reporting they suffer once a week and it’s giving rise to a worrying new health trend1.Over a third of Britons ...
Brits will make in excess of 70 million trips abroad this year[1]. Whilst many will pack a holiday first aid kit with the usual plasters and remedies for tummy troubles, ...
Dentists have warned the current popularity of fruit smoothies could lead to tooth damage. But dentists warn that the beneficial effects of boosting consumption of fruit are likely to cause ...
Hayfever is part of the summer many of us dread, and with Britain slowly warming, and the number of diesel cars increasing, the situation is set to get worse. Research ...
A hospital trust has claimed to have eliminated MRSA bloodstream infections by stopping the routine practice of administering intravenous injections. Winchester and Eastleigh Healthcare NHS Trust has instead begun prescribing ...
It follows a pilot study which found early abortions using pills rather than surgery could be safely carried out in local health centres. The government said the findings paved the ...
There are almost 13 million people suffering from hay fever each year in the UK and according to new research over 5 million may be confusing their symptoms with a ...
Ibuprofen could reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, suggests a US study group. Data from almost 250,000 long term users showed those who used the painkiller for more than ...
A specific protein in the body may be the key to overcoming the increasing problem of resistance to HIV drugs. Inactivating the ITK protein which is involved in the immune ...
Pizza and spaghetti bolognese could become new tools in the fight against sunburn and wrinkles. A team found adding five tablespoons of tomato paste to the daily diet of 10 ...
Scientists are to run a trail to see whether eating chocolate can reduce the risk of heart disease in women with diabetes. The study will monitor postmenopausal women with type ...
19.6 million Brits are suffering from ‘Urban Eye’ and they don’t even know it.40 per cent of people nationwide are plagued by sore, tired and uncomfortable eyes, so ...
NHS spending on blood glucose test strips has gone up drasticallyEncouraging people with type 2 diabetes to monitor their own blood sugar levels may not improve care.One group of researchers ...
Football supporters travelling to Euro may be at risk of catching measles.Significant outbreaks are occurring in Switzerland and Austria, the two countries hosting the competition this summer.A team of vaccine ...
High cholesterol levels in your 40s could increase the chance of developing Alzheimer's disease in later life, says a new study into health ofthe middle aged.The study involved 9,752 people ...
MP calls for smaller wine glasses Pubs, bars and restaurants should be forced to start selling smaller glasses of wine again, an MP says. Liberal Democrat Greg Mulholland is ...
