Three US citizens who lost their sight in childhood have reported a dramatic improvement in vision after having gene therapy in both eyes. There was some improvement after the genetic fault in one eye was corrected four years ago. Now, one woman has described her joy at seeing her children’s […]
People visit social networking sites such as Facebook for many reasons, including the positive emotional experience that people enjoy and want to repeat, according to an article in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.. The article is available free online – click […]
There has always been an understanding that excess alcohol ‘raises cancer risk’. But new research has shown that alcohol doesn´t have to be consummed invast quantities to have an effect. Regularly drinking two large glasses of wine or two strong pints of beer a day triples the risk of developing mouth […]
Don´t forget that winter can pose hazards for seniors. So during this real cold snap please look out for any elderly family members, friends or neighbours. Winter weather can be challenging for some seniors, especially those with mobility or other health issues. Planning ahead, and enlisting the help of adult […]
Study found a personality trait called ‘harm avoidance’ also marked by self-doubt, fatigue High levels of a personality trait called harm avoidance — which includes excessive worrying, pessimism, fear and fatigue — is associated with a higher stroke risk, a new study indicates. It included 1,082 older adults without dementia […]
About one million packets of birth control pills are being recalled in the United States by Pfizer Inc. because of a packaging error that could reduce the effectiveness of the pills and cause unintended pregnancies. The recall of 14 lots of Lo/Ovral-28 tablets and 14 lots of generic Norgestrel and […]
Once the honeymoon’s over, wedded couples grow less happy and social, research claims Marriage offers few well-being advantages compared to living together, a new study contends. The study also found that the benefits of marriage diminish over time, while unmarried couples who live together experience greater happiness and self-esteem. Researchers […]
A report published in the Jan. 23 online edition of the Archives of Neurology states that a steady diet of mental stimulation might reduce Alzheimer’s risk. The researchers report that a lifetime of reading, games lowered levels of brain plaques. People who engage in activities such as reading and playing games throughout […]
If you are thinking or trying to loose weight the one thing that comes in handy is a dose of inspiration. Here is some great weightloss stories from MSN who featured a great article about stars and their successful battle with their weight. Jennifer Ellison Here’s Jennifer Ellison with a […]
Antibiotic-resistant infections have reached unprecedented levels and now outstrip our ability to fight them with existing drugs, European health experts are warning. Each year in the EU over 25,000 people die of bacterial infections that are able to outsmart even the newest antibiotics. The World Health Organization says the situation […]
