A study has revealed Britain's poor performance on public health, relative to other countries in Europe.The UK is lagging behind similar countries in terms of many key health indicators, according to a major new study in the Lancet medical journal.Researchers found that Britons are enjoying longer life expectancies than ever…
2013
March
Adolescent risk factors linked to heart disease in later life
A new study highlights the low prevalence of heart-healthy habits among young people.Many young people lead unhealthy lifestyles and have cardiovascular risk factors that could increase their chances of developing heart disease in adulthood, a study has shown.Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Centre looked at data on…
2013
March
Study uncovers impact of bladder condition on sleep disruption
Older people who have trouble sleeping may benefit from treatment to ease bladder complaints, researchers say.Many older adults suffer from insomnia, but a new study suggests the condition is even more problematic in those with a bladder condition called nocturia.Nocturia is particularly common in older adults and is characterised by…
2013
March
Heart-healthy lifestyle 'also reduces risk of cancer'
Simple lifestyle changes can reduce people's risk of both heart disease and cancer, a study has shown.People who adopt a heart-healthy lifestyle may also benefit from a reduced risk of cancer, new research has found.US scientists looked at the impact of seven lifestyle choices that are known to reduce the…
2013
March
Oxidised cholesterol 'contributes to heart disease'
A researcher with more than six decades of experience in dietary factors that contribute to heart disease has pinpointed unnaturally oxidised cholesterol as a key culprit.Heart disease is often blamed on dietary cholesterol, but an experienced professor in the US has claimed that the real culprit is cholesterol that has…
2013
March
Experts warn of 'masked' toxins in food
There are fears that naturally occurring chemicals produced by certain moulds in cereal crops may be converted into toxic substances inside the body.Consumers may be exposing themselves to harmful toxins when they eat certain foods, despite regulations aimed at ensuring their safety.There are rules concerning the levels of moulds and…
2013
March
Urinary incontinence 'common' in people with heart failure
Patients with chronic heart failure appear to face an elevated risk of urinary incontinence.Urinary incontinence seems to be a common occurrence among patients with chronic heart failure, a study has shown.The condition is common among older adults, but little is known about its frequency in people with heart failure.Researchers at…
2013
March
New treatments for heart and endocrine disorders 'could be on the way'
Scientists in the US believe their findings concerning brown fat stem cells could lead to new heart and endocrine disorder treatments being developed.A recent discovery by scientists in the US could pave the way for new treatments for people with heart and endocrine disorders, experts have suggested.Specialists at the University…
2013
March
Relationship troubles take their toll on immune system
Anxiety in relationships has long been known to cause individuals great deals of mental stress, however new research suggests that these feelings can harm your physical health as well, by taking their toll on your immune system.The immune system is absolutely crucial to health, serving as the body's natural defences…
2013
March
Lack of sleep can alter gene
Sleep deprivation can have a significant impact on the genes.Most people will struggle to sleep at some point in their adult lives, with many finding it a regular annoyance. As well as depriving you of the energy you need to get through the working week, a lack of sleep can…
