Sunshine vitamin may 'treat asthma' Sunshine vitamin may 'treat asthma'

The amount of time asthma patients spend soaking up the sun may have an impact on their health, researchers have suggested.

20. 5. 2013 1:39
Should you be taking vitamin B to protect against Alzheimer's? Should you be taking vitamin B to protect against Alzheimer's?

It's the most exciting breakthrough in years - how a simple supplement could stop your memory fading and ward off dementia. New research on the effect of three B vitamins - B6, B12 and folic acid - was done at Oxford University and the results were impressive. Here's everything you need to know.

včera, 2:39
Vitamin D 'helps beat symptoms of asthma': Supplements could soon be used as treatment alongside other drugs Vitamin D 'helps beat symptoms of asthma': Supplements could soon be used as treatment alongside other drugs

Scientists at King’s College London have discovered vitamin D has the potential to significantly cut the symptoms of sufferers.

20. 5. 2013 1:14
Jaundice: The horrifying story every new parent must read Jaundice: The horrifying story every new parent must read

Vasili was born a healthy, hearty baby. But after showing signs of jaundice less than 24 hours after birth, his symptoms were left undetected by a midwife.

včera, 1:05
More than 15,000 patients are dying in Britain every year as a result of cancer treatments rather than the disease itself, warns Lord Saatchi More than 15,000 patients are dying in Britain every year as a result of cancer treatments rather than the disease itself, warns Lord Saatchi

The advertising mogul has been campaigning for law changes to enable doctors to carry out alternative treatments since his wife, novelist Josephine Hart, died from a form of ovarian cancer in 2011.

včera, 9:42
Ocean scene: before and after overfishing Ocean scene: before and after overfishing

What do emptier waters look like? This web aquarium shows declining fish populations over the past 100 years - and it uses more than 200 datasets to do it. We recommend that you closely analyse the data showing that the population of big fish has been decimated while small fish are now overly abundant. Or else you can leave it on your screen as a digital pet and a grim modern .

včera, 11:21
Do you think only men get heart disease? It kills more women than breast cancer Do you think only men get heart disease? It kills more women than breast cancer

Coronary heart disease kills three times as many women as breast cancer. And stress is a major cause. Here is Rachel’s moving story.

včera, 2:05
Brain-boosting Mediterranean diet could slow down the onset of dementia more effectively than low-fat alternative Brain-boosting Mediterranean diet could slow down the onset of dementia more effectively than low-fat alternative

Just six years of eating Mediterranean-style diet can boost and preserve brain power in old age more effectively than a low-fat diet.

včera, 10:01
That pre-holiday tan session to protect your skin could be fatal That pre-holiday tan session to protect your skin could be fatal

Like many, Jackie thought a few minutes on a sunbed would prepare her for the beach. She couldn’t have been more wrong.

20. 5. 2013 23:53
The average British barbecue contains TWICE as many germs as a toilet seat The average British barbecue contains TWICE as many germs as a toilet seat

Research carried out for the cleaning brand Jeyes found that the typical outdoor grill contains 1.7 million microbes per 100cm sq - over 120 per cent more than the average toilet seat. This image highlights the most germ-ridden areas of the typical garden, with red zones harbouring the most microbes.

dnes, 12:17
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