There may be harmful plants in your garden... 2005-01-15 17:07:21
How much do you know about dangerous plants? It is important to be able to recognise the most commonly poisonous plants in your garden and teach your children to avoid them.Full Story...
Former anorexics find a way to help others 2005-01-13 19:07:57
Chef Katja Eichbaum looks at home in the kitchen of Berlin's Sehnsucht restaurant, but her culinary talents are being used to feed people who, like her, suffer from eating disorders.Full Story...
Scientists find gene to combat deafness 2005-01-14 07:44:41
Researchers have identified a gene that prevents the regeneration of inner ear cells that are critical to hearing - a discovery experts say is the first step toward finding a way to correct the most common form of deafness among the elderly.Full Story...
The art of saying no 2005-01-13 13:33:43
Cornelia Jeske writes about getting to grips with the art of saying no, which can be a difficult social skill for many of us.Full Story...
Hi-tech gadgets should carry a health warning 2005-01-13 07:38:25
The technology around us makes everything fast, convenient and simple. But it comes pre-packaged with dangers to your health, says Lucy Sherriff.Full Story...
A pinch of spice a day keeps the doctor away 2005-01-12 19:54:19
A good dose of hot curry can do wonders for your health, says internationally acclaimed researcher Professor Bharat Aggarwal.Full Story...
Launch sites fingered in health study 2005-01-12 21:17:33
Toxic chemicals spewed from Russian rocket launches in Kazakhstan are responsible for higher illness levels among children living in villages nearby, according to a report published in a British science journal.Full Story...
Reconstructive surgery gives man a new penis 2005-01-12 09:21:03
A Xhosa man's dream of fatherhood was almost shattered when more than half of his penis had to be removed after a traditional circumcision went horribly wrong. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel...Full Story...
Maggots are the stars in new ulcer treatment 2005-01-12 17:11:15
British researchers will use maggots to treat people suffering from leg ulcers in a new clinical trial in York.Full Story...
Depression is leading cause of disability 2005-01-12 10:06:50
Mental health disorders are thought to cause 15 percent of annual global deaths and the World Health Organisation predicts that depression is fast becoming the largest cause of disability.Full Story...
Don't give cellphones to children - experts 2005-01-11 15:55:30
Parents who give their younger children cellphones to use may inadvertently be damaging their health, according to researchers in London.Full Story...
US issues guidelines on asthma and pregnancy 2005-01-11 10:51:08
Pregnant women need to keep their asthma under control, because if they cannot breathe properly, neither can the unborn baby, according to new American guidelines.Full Story...
Can you stay thin by sleeping more? 2005-01-11 20:17:58
A study conducted in the United States has found that people who sleep less tend to be fatter than their pillow-loving counterparts.Full Story...
Aids-blocking gene discovered in monkeys 2005-01-11 08:30:32
A single change in a human gene may hold the key to preventing people living with HIV from progressing to full-blown Aids, researchers say.Full Story...
Plastic instruments give doctors a clear view 2005-01-10 18:01:52
German doctors are moving away from metal instruments in favour of plastic ones for keyhole surgery - but the reason is not to save money...Full Story...
Olive oil can help in the breast cancer fight 2005-01-10 20:09:10
The oleic acid that is found in olive oil could help fight breast cancer, heart disease and ageing, according to researchers in the United States.Full Story...
Mutant gene crucial to arthritis treatment 2005-01-10 11:47:30
A mutated gene that affects cartilage may be the key to finding new treatments to deal with arthritis, according to Japanese researchers.Full Story...
Spain breaks record for organ donors 2005-01-08 16:38:42
Spain has the highest number of donors of organs for transplant per head of population in the world.Full Story...
Stress in the city 2005-01-08 17:39:15
Now that the holidays are over, you are probably finding it hard to adjust to the fast pace of city life with its traffic, queues and frustrations.Full Story...
Expensive food not always healthy alternative 2005-01-07 16:28:25
Chinese children brought up in wealthy families are more likely to suffer bad nutrition than those from poorer homes, according to a new study.Full Story...
Reduce your blood sugar with a quick hike 2005-01-07 10:46:40
Researchers have discovered that hiking can be a particularly good form of exercise - and it doesn't have to be an uphill battle either.Full Story...
Scientists unravel genetic Aids puzzle 2005-01-06 21:02:08
Having extra copies of a gene that produces a blocking protein helps protect people from Aids, a finding that may explain why some people are more susceptible to the disease than others, a new study reports.Full Story...
Doctors aim to take needle out of injection 2005-01-06 20:50:56
Those who dread hypodermic needles may someday be able to apply their medicine on their skin instead, a couple of researchers believe.Full Story...
Insurer to subsidise healthy foods 2005-01-06 19:30:16
A Dutch health insurer will reimburse policy-holders who consume certain cholesterol-reducing milk products in a bid to fight heart disease.Full Story...
Drug industry pledges openness to allay fears 2005-01-06 19:16:00
The global pharmaceutical industry has unveiled plans to publish more data about trials of medicines in an attempt to reassure patients after recent alarms over drug safety.Full Story...
Veggie-eating kids make healthier teenagers 2005-01-06 16:48:09
Young children who eat more fruits, vegetables and dairy products may have lower blood pressures in early adolescence, according to a new study.Full Story...
How to flush those festive season toxins 2005-01-06 14:10:56
Nutritionist Dr Gillian McKeith has some suggestions that you can incorporate into your daily life to help you detox, Lindsay Ord reports...Full Story...
China heralds population milestone 2005-01-06 12:15:35
Lan Hui and Zhang Tong have become the proud parents of China's 1,3-billionth citizen.Full Story...
New machine makes sperm count 2005-01-06 06:59:05
Scientists in Australia have developed a sperm-sorting machine that may help infertile men to become fathers.Full Story...
Many British girls have low self-images 2005-01-05 19:18:27
Nearly half of Britain's teenagers quizzed in magazine survey have considered the prospect of plastic surgery, while fewer than a tenth say they are happy with their bodies.Full Story...
Fad diets have limited success, study finds 2005-01-05 19:14:51
American researchers have found that four fashionable diets - including the Atkins low carb eating regime and the Ornish vegetarian diet - have only limited success in reducing weight.Full Story...
This American is no longer a half-ton man... 2005-01-05 17:32:00
A man who once weighed more than 450kg is nearly half his size after seven months in hospital.Full Story...
Machine sorts good sperm into special chamber 2005-01-05 21:09:11
Scientists in Australia have developed a sperm-sorting machine which may help infertile men to become fathers.Full Story...
100 ways to feel better in 2005 2005-01-05 14:19:18
Feeling stressed out about what the new year has in store for you? Here are guidelines to improve your physical and mental in 2005...Full Story...
Concerns raised about Aids drug study 2005-01-05 15:29:40
A health expert claims "African life is not valued as highly as American life" after he found that a United States-funded study on the Aids drug nevirapine was so flawed that it put the lives of mothers and babies in Uganda at risk.Full Story...
Grumpy men may just be low on testosterone 2005-01-05 10:11:15
Thousands of middle-aged men often find themselves losing their libido and suffering from mood swings. Now experts say men with these symptoms often suffer from irritable male syndrome, which is damaging as any of the hormonal fluctuations that affect women.Full Story...
No need to fear Bluetooth technology - expert 2005-01-05 14:19:36
Question: I am using a Bluetooth earpiece with my cellphone. I have heard the earpiece is similar to a tiny microwave oven. Will it cook my brain? Answer: Not likely.Full Story...
Give up smoking - it's the right thing to do 2005-01-05 11:37:03
Deborah Orr describes the fear she felt when giving up smoking as her New Year's resolution.Full Story...
Pick a diet, any diet 2005-01-05 07:15:44
If the bathroom scales reproach you with evidence of Christmas excess, here's a piece of advice: do not waste time trying to decide which diet to follow.Full Story...
45 ways to a healthier 2005 2005-01-05 09:17:13
It's time to make healthy resolutions for the new year. Thea Jourdan asks a group of doctors, nutritionists, writers, therapists and celebrities, about the one change that may make a difference.Full Story...
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