16/05/2013Drinks high in sugar increase kidney stone riskDrinking beverages high in sugar content such as fizzy drinks could increase the chance of getting kidney stones by 23%, according to a new study.
Drinks high in sugar may cause kidney stones
The...
15/05/2013Breakthrough in pancreatic cancer researchThe mystery surrounding how cancerous tumour cells feed themselves has reached a significant breakthrough following a study at NYU School of Medicine.
Eating nuts may prevent developing pancreatic cancer...
15/05/2013Immunity holds key to women’s longevityWomen live longer than their male counterparts because their immune systems age more slowly, a Japanese study suggests.
White blood cells protect against disease and infection
The report, published in...
14/05/2013Gut bacteria reverses obesityA bacterium that lives in the gut has managed to reduce obesity in mice following a study in Belgium.
Two thirds of British men are considered obese
Researchers from the Catholic University of Louvain...
14/05/2013Pollution could cause kidney problemsHeavy traffic pollution from vehicles could increase your chance of developing kidney problems, a US study has found.
Living near a main road may harm arteries
Researchers from America conducted a...
13/05/2013Deadly novel coronavirus could be transmitted person to personThe World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning that the novel coronavirus is likely to be able to be passed from people in close contact.
The SARS virus that started in Asia killed 800 people
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13/05/2013Hearts rejuvenated by protein treatmentHearts in ageing mice treated with protein showed a reduction in thickness and size, a recent US study showed.
Heart disease affects millions of people each year
The study, led by two Harvard...
13/05/2013Diet linked to sleepiness and alertnessLevels of sleepiness and alertness in healthy adults are linked to the type of food they eat, a recent study suggests.
Work is one of the biggest factors of exhaustion
The results showed that...
10/05/2013Breast cancer pain reduced by a positive social life Sufferers of breast cancer have been shown to deal with the physical symptoms of the disease more effectively by having a good social life, according to a recent study.
Positive relationships with...
09/05/2013Walnuts boost blood vessel functioningWalnuts and walnut oil have other heart benefits as well as lowering cholesterol, a recent study suggests.
Walnuts can help with lowering cholesterol
Walnuts are already known for lowering cholesterol...