19/02/2010Researchers discover new diagnostic tool for arthritis patients A new form of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may help improve the diagnosis of arthritic conditions. According to a study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology, contrast-enhanced MRI scans...
19/02/2010Cancer underfunding costing tens of thousands of livesThe NHS could save more than 71,500 lives a year by improving the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer , a new report suggests. According to think tank Policy Exchange, cancer is forecast to cost...
18/02/2010Cooking steak on gas more harmful to health than electricFrying meat on a gas hob may cause more risk to health than using an electric cooker, new research suggests. A report to be published in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine indicates that...
18/02/2010Novel treatment effective after kidney transplantationA new drug developed for kidney transplant patients can reduce the risk of organ rejection, with fewer side effects and improved preservation of renal function than current treatments. New research published...
17/02/2010Scientific findings to improve medical implantsMedical developments in the US could lead to the development of a new generation of biomedical implants that avoid the risk of bone rejection. Researchers at North Carolina State University have created...
17/02/2010Vitamin D levels associated with cardiovascular healthIncreasing exposure to sunlight and consumption of foods rich in vitamin D could help protect against heart disease and diabetes, according to new research from the University of Warwick. The study found...
16/02/2010Botox injections may help migraine patientsBotulinum toxin injections, also known as Botox, used to treat facial lines and wrinkles may help reduce the frequency of migraine headaches, according to a new report. Research published in the JAMA journal...
16/02/2010Govt calls for more detailed alcohol labellingJust 15 per cent of alcoholic drinks provide consumers with enough information about units and health risks, according to the Department of Health. The government has called for clearer labelling on alcohol...
15/02/2010Heat important for vulnerable BritsPeople living in homes where temperatures are below the recommended levels are risking their health, experts warn. According to the government chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson, Brits, particularly...
15/02/2010Charity urges govt to focus on lung health The British Lung Foundation has called on politicians to back proposals designed to improve medical care and support for people with lung disease. According to the charity's suggested health strategy,...