Weight Watchers Versus Fitness Centers

In the first study of its kind, using sophisticated methods to measure body composition, the nationally known commercial weight loss program, Weight Watchers, was compared to gym membership programs to find out which method wins in the game of good health. A University of Missouri researcher examined the real-life experiences of participants to determine which program helps people lose pounds, reduce body fat and gain health benefits. Read more

Watermelon May Have Viagra-Effect

A cold slice of watermelon has long been a Fourth of July holiday staple. But according to recent studies, the juicy fruit may be better suited for Valentine’s Day. That’s because scientists say watermelon has ingredients that deliver Viagra-like effects to the body’s blood vessels and may even increase libido. Read more

Multiple Vaccinations have Not Caused Ill Health in UK Soldiers in Iraq

Multiple vaccinations have not been a cause of ill health in UK service personnel deployed to Iraq, finds a study published on bmj.com today. The report from researchers at Kings College London says “recall bias” is to blame, when people link a perception of ill health with their memory of having had multiple vaccinations. Read more

Infections are Public’s Biggest NHS Fear – But Vast Majority Still Proud of British Health Service

Fear of contracting an infection would be the public’s number one worry if they had to go to hospital for treatment, reveals a major opinion poll commissioned by BBC News to mark the 60th anniversary of the creation of the NHS. Read more

Microscopic Needles Could Revolutionize Eye Treatment

A new technique that effectively delivers drugs to the eyes, using microscopic needles, could offer hope to the millions of patients worldwide suffering from common eye diseases that threaten vision such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Read more

Report Finds Lung Disease Death Rates Increasing While Cancer, Heart Disease And Stroke Death Rates Are Decreasing

According to the latest report by the American Lung Association, Lung Disease Data, death rates due to lung disease are currently increasing while death rates due to other leading causes of death such as heart disease, cancer and stroke are declining. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is expected to become the third leading cause of death by 2020. Read more

Next Page »