What’s the secret to the Mediterranean diet, which we all know is good for us and our heart? Researchers think they have finally figured it out: it’s the interplay between olive oil and leafy salad. When the unsaturated fats in...
Read MoreRed meat – and processed meat in particular – has been linked to heart failure in men and breast cancer in women this week. There’s a strong association between processed meat, such as ham, salami, sausages, bacon and hot dogs,...
Read MoreYou’re just as likely to suffer a fatal heart attack when your arteries aren’t blocked, a major new study has found – so putting a question-mark over the cholesterol/blocked artery theory of heart disease. People with clear...
Read MorePeople suffering from life-crippling, chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes cope far better if they take up meditation, a new study has found. Mindfulness meditation, as practised by Buddhists, allows...
Read MoreWomen with a genetic predisposition for breast cancer can reduce the risk by cutting down on carbs in their diet. The dietary change can dramatically reduce the chances of breast cancer recurring because it affects the...
Read MoreFasting for even just 24 hours every so often could stop someone who is pre-diabetic from developing full-blown type 2 diabetes. When the body goes without food for 12 hours, it starts scavenging for other sources of energy,...
Read MoreThe omega-3 fatty acids – found in fish and fish oil supplements – could prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of blindness and poor sight in the elderly. No drugs can treat the problem, but...
Read MoreDoctors have a legal responsible to seek true informed consent from the patient, although most pay lip service to their responsibilities – but researchers say it’s vital when it comes to heart surgery. Many patients are having...
Read MoreIt’s an idea that medicine doesn’t fully embrace: the body is a self-healing system. Even people with heart disease can completely reverse the condition by a change of lifestyle, a new research study has found. So, instead of...
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