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Experts have discovered why arteries clog

Experts shed light on why arteries clog

Posted: 25/09/2009

Healthcare professionals are constantly encouraging people to eat healthily and exercise in order to prevent their arteries from clogging up, as this is one of the main causes of heart disease, the world's biggest killer. Read more...


A new discovery may cure hepatitis C

New discovery 'may cure hepatitis C'

Posted: 17/09/2009

Though hepatitis C can now be managed and rarely results in death, over 70 per cent of those with the virus live with it for the rest of their lives. Read more...


People must protect their hearts

People 'must protect their hearts'

Posted: 11/09/2009

Heart disease is the single biggest killer in the world and has destroyed millions of lives across the globe, but many of the causes of the condition are actually self-inflicted. Read more...


Alzheimer's discovery is biggest for years

Alzheimer's discovery 'the biggest for years'

Posted: 09/09/2009

Alzheimer's disease has ruined millions of lives, but specialists believe they now may have found two of the key genes involved in the development of the condition. Read more...


Findings on IBS may not affect everyone

IBS findings 'may not apply to everybody'

Posted: 02/09/2009

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition which affects many people in different ways and is very hard to diagnose, meaning that several individuals are left in constant pain. Read more...


Recession will cause mental issues

Recession 'more likely to cause depression'

Posted: 28/08/2009

Boarded-up windows have become a common sight on many high streets as businesses are forced to close due to the economic downturn and for now it appears that the recession is likely to continue into the near future. Read more...


Cancer death rates have declined

Cancer death rates decline

Posted: 13/08/2009

As one of the biggest killers in the world, cancer often gets more time devoted to its eradication than any other disease. Read more...


Scientists have made an Alzheimer's breakthrough

Healthcare experts make Alzheimer's breakthrough

Posted: 12/08/2009

As 60 per cent of people suffering from dementia have Alzheimer's, healthcare specialists are constantly looking for ways to combat the disease. Read more...


Optimism leads to a longer life

Optimistic women 'live longer'

Posted: 11/08/2009

Women who have an optimistic outlook on life may have something else to smile about following the publication of the latest statistics. Read more...


Breakthrough aids cancer treatment

Breakthrough 'may help brain cancer sufferers'

Posted: 11/08/2009

Brain cancer is one of the most deadly of all cancers, largely owing to the difficulty in treating patients with the disease. Read more...


Hip and back fractures increase death risk

Hip and back fractures 'increase risk of death'

Posted: 05/08/2009

Thousands of elderly people are admitted to healthcare facilities each year after suffering hip and back fractures, but the falls they have experienced may actually be increasing their risk of death. Read more...


Bullting affects learning

Childhood bullying 'affects education'

Posted: 30/07/2009

Children who are bullied may also suffer in their schoolwork, according to an expert. Read more...


Nutrition helps the eyes

Good nutrition 'important for eye health'

Posted: 26/07/2009

Eating well is the key to ensuring eyes remain in the best possible condition, a sector authority explains. Read more...

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