Health
Vaccine that protects children against malaria is one step closer
Parasite will never develop resistance to the vaccine which could spell the end of the deadly disease.
Indulging in dairy products such as butter & cream ‘unlikely to send you to an early grave’
Dairy may even help you to live a little longer, according to a new study
Mediterranean-type diet ‘could reduce bone loss in people with osteoporosis – and prevent hip fractures’
A study shows that sticking to a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, nuts, unrefined cereals, olive oil, and fish can reduce hip bone loss within just 12 months
Diet rich in nuts ‘improves sperm count’
The study shows that the inclusion of nuts in a regular diet "significantly improves" the quality and function of human sperm
Delays in diagnosing potentially fatal meningitis bug highlighted in hard-hitting report
One in four meningitis patients had to wait more than 29 hours for a lumbar puncture to distinguish between the bacterial and viral form of the bug
Man widowed by cancer invents ‘cancer breathalyser’
Billy Boyle lost his wife Kate to colon cancer on Christmas Day 2014, moments before their twin sons woke to ask him if it was time to open their presents
Walnuts may prevent diabetes
Researchers found a lower prevalence of type 2 diabetes among people who eat a handful of walnuts everyday
5 tips on maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Being healthy should be part of everyday life, helping us towards the prevention of chronic diseases and long term illnesses. Feeling good about yourself and taking care of your health are two of the most important things in your life and for your self esteem. If you are someone who struggles to maintain a healthy lifestyle because of your busy work schedule or family life, then don’t worry. The good news is, you don’t have to change everything and the...
Immunotherapy drug for skin disease could boost hormone treatment for prostate cancer
Researchers believe combination with established treatment could improve outcomes in prostate cancer Clinical trials planned to assess psoriasis drug in men with advanced disease New treatment has potential to work in larger proportion of patients than existing immunotherapies A new form of immunotherapy reactivates the response to hormone treatment in advanced prostate cancer, a study in mice and human prostate cancer cells has found. Hormone therapy is a mainstay of prostate cancer treatment – but tumour cells can grow resistant,...