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Surprising finding on aging

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:56:00 +0200

Age may not be rust after all. Specific genetic instructions drive aging in worms, report researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Their discovery contradicts the prevailing theory that aging is a build up of tissue damage akin to rust, and implies science might eventually halt or even reverse the ravages of age. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Hey fever! The surprise benefit of allergies

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:43:00 +0200

Long-suffering victims of allergies such as asthma and hay fever might enjoy a surprise benefit, according to research led by Australia's University of New South Wales (UNSW). Read full story... | Send to a friend

Cranberry juice shows promise for urinary tract infections

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:51:00 +0200

For generations, people have consumed cranberry juice, convinced of its power to ward off urinary tract infections, though the exact mechanism of its action has not been well understood. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Alzheimer's vaccine stopped plaque and not dementia

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:56:00 +0200

Scientist have thought that if the plaque associated with Alzheimer's could be stopped, this would prevent dementia. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Getting on top of Staphylococcus aureus

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:13:00 +0200

S. aureus bacteria have become a key concern in both the hospital and community setting and the increasing spread of resistant strains such as MRSA underlines the urgent need for new strategies for treatment and prevention of these infections. New research shows that immunisation against S. aureus has big potential in selected target groups. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Plant sterols to lower cholesterol have risks

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:29:00 +0200

Plant sterols have been touted as an effective way to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Pumping iron reduces cardiac and cancer risk

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:19:00 +0200

Men who maintain their muscular strength by using weights further decrease their risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Dentists warn against brushing teeth after every meal

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:06:00 +0200

Dentists in Britain say children should not brush their teeth after every meal, they say it may be doing their teeth more harm than good. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Avoid cancer by eating a Mediterranean diet

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:04:00 +0200

The Mediterranean diet is back in the news again - and for all the right reasons. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Cell phones are not bad for your health

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:23:00 +0200

A decade long German study has concluded that there is no health risk associated with cell phones. Read full story... | Send to a friend