Scientists may have improved their understanding of the causes of eczema, but there is still no cure and the best approach may be a natural, topical one.US scientists say they have discovered an underlying genetic cause of eczema - a find that could one day lead to new therapies for…

Simple dietary changes can greatly reduce people's levels of inflammation and could even decrease their chances of developing many chronic diseases, scientists say.People with inflammatory diseases could benefit from as simple an approach as altering their diet, new research suggests.A number of chronic diseases involve inflammation, including heart disease, autoimmune…

There has been a significant increase in the number of men being diagnosed with prostate cancer.Figures published by Cancer Research UK show that men's lifetime risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer has almost trebled over the last 25 years.Whereas just one in 20 boys who were born in 1990…

A new study suggests that lonely people may need to take steps to bolster their immune system.People who are recovering from a serious illness need to take steps to nourish their immune system, but it seems that those who feel socially isolated need more help than others in this respect.A…

A survey suggests that seven in ten Britons do not know their own cholesterol level.Most people do not know their own cholesterol levels, according to a new report from Flora pro.activ.Researchers discovered that 70 per cent of survey respondents did not know their cholesterol level, with just one in four…

Research suggests that chemicals found in tap water and pesticide-treated fruits and vegetables may weaken your immune system and increase your risk of food allergies.Food allergies seem to be on the increase around the world, with recent studies confirming a significant rise in their incidence, particularly among children.Allergies are caused…

Natural immune support is likely to be far more effective than antibiotics for fighting off an annoying cough.Those planning to visit their GP to discuss an annoying cough may be better off seeking a more natural solution, following new research showing that commonly prescribed antibiotics are unlikely to provide any…

Early research suggests that the more aggressive a person's bowel cancer becomes, the greater the benefits they may gain from taking supplements containing grape seed extract.Compounds in grape seed extract may be effective at preventing the growth and survival of bowel cancer cells, US scientists have found.A large number of…

Research suggests that lycopene derived from tomatoes may have significant benefits for the cardiovascular system.Supplements containing an ingredient derived from the skin of tomatoes could have significant benefits for people with cardiovascular disease, research has shown.The ingredient, called lycopene, belongs to a group of natural plant pigments called carotenoids and…

People need to look beyond conventional medicines to support their immune system in the fight against cancer.Some of the most common forms of cancer have had vast amounts of funding ploughed into research efforts, and survival has improved as a result. But for other, rarer types of the disease, the…