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Experts have found the cause of a rain disorder

Experts identify cause of 'devastating' brain disorder

Posted: 13/01/2010

Though Joubert Syndrome (JBTS) is very rare, it is be a debilitating condition which can severely impair quality of life, but experts believe they may have found the cause. Read more...

Evolution may cause autoimmune disorders

Evolution 'may be causing autism and autoimmune disorders'

Posted: 11/01/2010

Autoimmune disease is one of the top ten leading causes of death among female children, but rise in conditions such as that and autism may be due to human evolution, according to a new study. Read more...

Teen depression 'caused by fluctuating hormones'

Posted: 07/01/2010

A new US study has suggested that teenagers who sleep for longer are less likely to fall into a deep depression. Read more...

Aromatherapy 'can help to treat many illnesses'

Posted: 04/01/2010

Though healthcare professionals are developing more complex and effective treatment methods every day, some ancient remedies remain useful in alleviating symptoms of many illnesses. Read more...

Parents 'should study food labels carefully'

Posted: 23/12/2009

With one in ten children expected to be obese by the end of 2105, parents are doing all they can to ensure their offspring eat healthily, but many are unknowingly feeding them food which is not as beneficial as they believe, a new report has revealed. Read more...

Weight loss 'may cure sleep problems'

Posted: 04/12/2009

Almost a quarter of men suffer from a condition known as sleep apnea, which severely affects a person's sleep quality, but new research may offer hope to those individuals. Read more...

Smoking and drinking lower life expectancy

Cancer survivors who drink and smoke 'have increased death risk'

Posted: 03/12/2009

Though head and neck cancers can be fatal, survival rates continue to increase, but new evidence has emerged that some people who have survived the condition may be at increased risk of death. Read more...

Young adults who exercise 'have a higher IQ'

Posted: 02/12/2009

The debate over brains versus brawn has been raging for centuries, but a new study has suggested that the two may actually be related. Read more...

Moderate to heavy exercise 'decreases stroke risk'

Posted: 24/11/2009

Stroke is now the second biggest single killer in the UK, with rates continuing to increase, but men at high risk may be able to lower their chances of having an attack, a new study has shown. Read more...

Common pain medication 'may promote cancer growth'

Posted: 19/11/2009

Morphine has been used by healthcare professionals for over 200 years to help minimise pain in patients, many of whom are cancer sufferers. Read more...

Videogames 'as good as exercise'

Posted: 16/11/2009

For years, video gamers have been labelled as couch potatoes and criticised for failing to get enough exercise, but that attitude changed once Nintendo released its Wii and encouraged people to get active while playing games. Read more...

Obese girls are twice as likely to get MS

Obese girls 'twice as likely' to get MS

Posted: 12/11/2009

Obesity among young people is a rising problem in the western world and has been described as an "epidemic" by many healthcare experts, and now new evidence has shown that overweight teens may be at an added risk. Read more...

Drug manufacturing process 'may save millions'

Posted: 11/11/2009

For many people, the medication they take each day or when they are ill can effectively help to save their lives, but the manufacture of these drugs often comes at a huge cost. Read more...

New treatment options 'may stop Alzheimer's'

Posted: 10/11/2009

It is estimated that over 35 million people will have Alzheimer's by next year and over 150 million by 2050, and healthcare experts are constantly attempting to uncover new treatment methods. Read more...

Cancer breakthrough 'offers new hope'

Posted: 06/11/2009

As one of the deadliest forms of cancer and the most common type among children, leukaemia has been a focus of healthcare studies for years, but a new one may finally provide a clue to defeating the condition. Read more...

More action is needed to help tinnitus sufferers

'More action needed' to help tinnitus sufferers

Posted: 03/11/2009

Though less than one per cent of the population aged under 45 suffer from tinnitus, the condition can be debilitating and severely impair a person's quality of live. Read more...

Salt and diet soft drinks 'cause kidney damage'

Posted: 02/11/2009

A high salt intake has long been linked with an increase in the chances of a person developing heart disease, whereas numerous studies have made associations between soft drinks and diabetes. Read more...

Drugs and radiation may halt lung cancer

Drug and radiation combination 'may halt lung cancer'

Posted: 30/10/2009

Almost 40,000 people a year are diagnosed with lung cancer in the UK - the equivalent of 107 per day. Read more...

Government recommends Nintendo Wii Fit

Posted: 27/10/2009

Since the launch of the Nintendo Wii in late 2006, the company has been marketing the console and its software as being able to contribute to a person's exercise regimen. Read more...

Stroke 'can be avoided'

Posted: 23/10/2009

Over six million people a year have a stroke and can be left with debilitating injuries which cannot be treated. Read more...

New technology 'may allow blind people to see'

Posted: 22/10/2009

Going blind is many people's biggest fear and conditions such as age-related macular degeneration cause millions of people a year to lose sight. Read more...

Obesity and depression 'strongly linked'

Posted: 07/10/2009

Though mental illness and obesity may not appear to be strongly linked, new research has suggested that healthcare professionals should keep a close eye on the two. Read more...

Depression 'leads to heart disease'

Posted: 06/10/2009

As more and more people are diagnosed with depression in the economic downturn due to money worries and stress about the future, new research has suggested that they may be in further danger. Read more...

'Elderly men sleep worse than women'

Posted: 02/10/2009

Many people find that it is harder to get a good night's sleep when they are older, mainly due to illnesses and aches and pains. Read more...

Stress 'can cause stroke'

Posted: 01/10/2009

The recession has led to elevated stress levels all over the country, but new research reveals that people suffering from this condition may actually be in danger of something more serious. Read more...

Immune deficiency drug 'may prevent Alzheimer's'

Posted: 28/09/2009

Experts are constantly seeking a cure for Alzheimer's disease (AD), a condition which affects millions of people worldwide and can have a serious impact on the lives of both the sufferer and their family. Read more...

Obesity, depression and alcohol abuse are linked in young women

Experts find obesity, depression and alcohol abuse link

Posted: 23/09/2009

Many people in the throes of depression often turn to the bottle or food as a means of placating themselves, but new research shows that young women are more strongly affected. Read more...

New technique 'can predict postnatal depression'

Posted: 17/09/2009

For some people, giving birth is the greatest moment of their life, but for others it can lead to months of depression. Read more...

A new CT scan could predict heart disease

New CT process 'may give heart disease clue'

Posted: 15/09/2009

Many people believe that cancer is the world's biggest killer, as the media is frequently hailing the next miracle cure and high-profile celebrity cases are often highlighted in detail, but heart disease actually kills more people than any other condition on the planet. Read more...

Dealing with depression 'a huge task'

Posted: 08/09/2009

For many people, depression is a daily struggle which sees them contend with anxiety and upset, often without help. Read more...

Stressed people have a greater risk of early death

Stressed people 'may be at risk'

Posted: 19/08/2009

Stress has long been linked with various medical problems and the global financial crisis has seen tension levels rise at an unprecedented rate. Read more...

Experts: Beetroot juice boosts stamina

Posted: 07/08/2009

With employees working longer and longer days and juggling a chaotic domestic life, many turn to a few cups of strong coffee to perk them and get them through the day. Read more...

Raising alcohol costs may prevent misuse

Making drinking more expensive 'may tackle alcohol abuse'

Posted: 31/07/2009

Increasing the cost of drinking may be an effective way of tackling the issue of alcohol abuse, a specialist asserts. Read more...

Fatty foods 'alter the brain'

Posted: 29/07/2009

Eating food which is high in fat and sugar may actually alter the pattern of the brain, a new study suggests. Read more...

Diabetes identification 'essential'

Posted: 28/07/2009

As the average diet generally consists of far more sugar than it used to do, the number of people suffering from type 2 diabetes has risen dramatically in recent times, especially the percentage of youngsters developing the condition. Read more...