Oh no! That’s the feeling of dread we all get when we first see those unmistakable signs of a cold — runny nose, a scratchy sore throat and a horse cough. We all hope each year to be able to avoid catching colds. With more than 200 viruses that can cause the common cold, you [...]

The largest and most rigorous studies on low levels of alcohol or caffeine to date may once again shift the advice given to pregnant women.

Missouri.edu - A new University of Missouri study indicates that the negative effects of skipping exercise can occur in a short period. The researchers found that a sudden transition to a sedentary lifestyle can quickly lead to symptoms of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (hepatic steatosis), which affects at least 75 percent of obese people.
“We found [...]

Elderly people who have a positive outlook, lower stress levels, moderate alcohol consumption, abstention from tobacco, moderate to higher income and no chronic health conditions are more likely to thrive in their old age, according to a study in the October 2008 issue of the Journals of Gerontology, Medical Sciences. The study was funded by [...]

Women do not know about one of the biggest health risks linked to drinking too much - a raised chance of breast cancer, says a survey.

The amount of alcohol in measures regularly served in wine bars and pubs pushes up the risk of cancer by far more than most women realise, it is claimed.

Eight out of 10 women do not know that alcohol is a cause of breast factor, despite the link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer having been well established for a number of years.

The-aps.org - The accumulation of fat in the liver as a result of chronic alcohol consumption could be prevented by consuming resveratrol, according to a new study with mice. The research found that resveratrol reduced the amount of fat produced in the liver of mice fed alcohol and, at the same time, increased the rate [...]

Cases of breast cancer are expected to climb dramatically in China in the years ahead, researchers say, unless women avoid weight gain and limit their alcohol intake — two leading risk factors for the disease.

In recent years, we have seen both food and seasonal allergies dramatically increase in adults. Allergies are an indication of gut health, and may be a sign of internal inflammation. They are intimately involved with our immune system, and can even progress into chemical sensitivities and autoimmune conditions like Sjogren’s Syndrome, Lupus, and MS. Allergies [...]