Vitamin B3 or 'niacin' appears to be associated with an increased risk of unwanted side-effects when taken alongside cholesterol-lowering statin therapy.Patients who combine niacin (vitamin B3) with cholesterol-lowering statins may face an increased risk of side-effects, new research suggests.Niacin has long been used to increase levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL…

A large number regularly taking painkillers are worried of their dependence on the drugs.Chronic pain continues to be one of the most widely diagnosed complaints among adults in the UK. Despite this fact, there is often little in the way of conventional treatment available to patients that will help them…

The vast majority in care homes suffer from some degree of memory problems.With more than 80 per cent of the care home residents in England, Wales and Northern Ireland suffering some form of dementia, it is clear that memory loss is a growing concern for the nation.According to the Alzheimer's…

Research suggests that certain minerals, primarily iron and zinc, may be associated with a reduced risk of premenstrual symptoms.Women with a high intake of iron may benefit from a reduced risk of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), a study has found.Scientists at the University of Massachusetts' Amherst School of Public Health and…

Women lack a good understanding of the causes of facial ageing, a survey has found.Most women are concerned about the impact of premature facial ageing on their appearance, but few have a good understanding of its causes, a study suggests.Research funded by Allergan Medical Aesthetics questioned 500 UK women, aged…

When it comes to health and cosmetic products, one of the main reasons that all natural products are so popular is because they ease fears about exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals.Even in cases where studies have been undertaken into the effect of these substances, it is not always clear what…

Mental wellbeing is just as important as physical health, according to an expert at Cambridge University.Consumers are used to being reminded of the importance of exercising and eating a healthy, balanced diet, but an expert has underlined the need to focus on mental wellbeing as well.Professor Barbara Sahakian, an expert…

The UK population is ageing more than ever before, and could face a public healthcare crisis if general health does not improve.With new figures suggesting more than eight million Brits could live beyond 100, questions are once again being asked about whether individuals and the nation as a whole are…

Some prescription drugs for depression may have unwanted effects on the heart's rhythm, scientists have warned.The risks associated with pharmaceutical medicines have been highlighted once more by US scientists, who say common antidepressants may be linked to heart rhythm problems in some patients.Citalopram belongs to a group of antidepressants called…

Why should blue green algae become part of one's diet?Wild blue green algae is fast becoming a serious superfood, with celebrities from Jennifer Aniston to Bruce Willis praising its impressive health benefits.The Really Healthy Company's Klamath Blue Green Algae is being used by physicians, naturopaths, homeopaths, acupuncturists and chiropractors, due…