A study suggests that curcumin could help prevent hepatitis C from entering liver cells.Curcumin appears to have powerful anti-viral properties that could help to protect patients with hepatitis C after undergoing a liver transplant, researchers have found.Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus that causes severe liver disease if left untreated…

The discovery of the 'master controller' of cell division could improve both understanding and treatment of cancer.Scientists believe they may have discovered the master controller behind cell division, leading some to be hopeful that this could pave the way for a better understanding - and, consequently, treatment - of cancer.This…

UCL research highlights the potential benefits of testing for the gene FTO from a weight control perspective.A study has suggested that obesity gene testing can have a positive effect on people's attitudes towards their weight.Research conducted by scientists from the Health Behaviour Research Centre at University College London (UCL) found…

New guidelines suggest that eating broccoli may help to slow progress of the most common form of arthritis.Eating plenty of green veg as part of a healthy, balanced diet has long been the advice of nutritionists and medical professionals. However, guidelines have been published which advise chowing down on broccoli…

Mayo Clinic researchers have warned that eating disorders are not being diagnosed in teenagers who lose weight unhealthily.All too often, eating disorders are not being diagnosed in obese teenagers who lose weight, it has been suggested.In a recent Pediatrics article, Mayo Clinic researchers warned that disorders such as anorexia nervosa…

A physiologist believes he has discovered a new technique to ascertain the condition of the heart - more specifically, the aorta.A physiologist from the University of Iowa believes that medical professionals may be able to ascertain whether or not the aorta has stiffened by using an instrument clipped to the…

The Health Service Ombudsman has acknowledged identifying sepsis early is difficult.Identifying early signs of sepsis is difficult, one of the UK's healthcare officials has acknowledged.A new report by the Health Service Ombudsman pointed out that 37,000 people with the condition die every year and that more needs to be done…

A study has suggested that educating people could be a key way to tackle the growing problem of obesity.New research has suggested that education might be a key area to target for those who are tackling the issue of rising obesity among females who have sedentary occupations.According to a study…

A new study suggests that one-quarter of people have fewer and less diverse intestinal bacteria than the rest of the population.A five-year, EU-funded study - which used pioneering DNA analysis and bioinformatics techniques to map bacteria found in the human intestine - has revealed that roughly one in four people…

Researchers believe they have discovered the causes of staphylococcal infective endocarditis.Scientists continue to investigate the causes of a great number of conditions in order to garner a better understanding of them - and thereby develop and improve treatments for the various illnesses.Now, researchers from the University of Iowa believe they…